Data & Measurement Coordinator at International Rescue Committee

Job Overview

The Data & Measurement Coordinator works within the Data & Evidence Team with oversight from the Data & Evidence Team Lead to build upon and strengthen the EiE evidence base and data ecosystem. The Data & Measurement Coordinator, who is hired and hosted by the International Rescue Committee, works as a member of the INEE Secretariat. All core functions (e.g. communications, advocacy, promotion and fundraising) will be coordinated with the Secretariat staff in order to ensure coherence and harmonization across activities.

Major Responsibilities

In alignment with INEE’s core functions, INEE’s Strategic Framework, Annual Workplan and in close collaboration with all of the INEE Secretariat, major responsibilities for this role include:

• Assist and support the Data & Evidence Team to handle complex projects, meet team objectives, and successfully collaborate with network members, partners, and key stakeholders
• Contribute to the strategic direction of INEE’s data, measurement, and evidence work particularly in relation to the democratization of knowledge production, dissemination, and use - linking regional and global INEE network spaces
• Contribute to a positive team dynamic by engaging and working in the spirit of collaboration.
• Supports multi-directional flows of information between the Data & Evidence Team and all of the Secretariat
• Lead the INEE Measurement Library and manage the Measurement and Metrics Initiative partnership with INEE, IRC, and NYU including overseeing the measurement submission and review process
• Co-facilitate the INEE Measurement Reference Group alongside IRC and NYU
• Ensure connections between the ML and like INEE platforms including the Distance Education Database and the Evidence Platform
• Manage the INEE Community of Practice Data and Measurement Library Channels
• Support internal INEE monitoring and evaluation of it’s own activities, feeding into INEE Operations Team M&E
• Develop communication pieces to highlight INEE’s work through Blogs, Social Media, and Emails
• Support the Reference Group on EiE Data with coordination and administrative tasks under leadership from the Team lead

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of directly relevant professional experience.
• Strong theoretical and practical background in the field of education, including in development and humanitarian contexts.
• Strong technical knowledge and field experience related to education in emergencies and refugee education.
• In-depth understanding of INEE’s ways of working and role in the EiE sector.
• Experience working with networks and employing network approaches.

Demonstrated Skills And Competencies

• Understanding and experience in the areas of research, monitoring & evaluation, and data;
• Technical experience with measurement (including psychometric tools), evidence, monitoring, and evaluation in crisis contexts;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English;
• Strong technical knowledge of the field of education in emergencies and familiarity with INEE required;
• Ability to be flexible and work well independently, virtually and under pressure, and in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent organizational skills: the ability to track and follow-up on various tasks;
• Excellent analytical and writing skills: the ability to draft briefs, reports, and syntheses;
• Willingness to travel 30% to challenging field locations;
• Excellent interpersonal skills: the ability to successfully interact with a variety of people;
• Flexible work attitude: the ability to follow direction and effectively learn and work within an inter-agency framework and approach.