Director, Impact Evaluation & Learning Job at Ceres, Inc.
$113,250 - $120,000 a year
Director, Impact Evaluation & Learning
About Ceres
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our website (www.ceres.org).
About Ceres
Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization leading the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.
For more information about Ceres, please visit our website (www.ceres.org).
About the Position
The Director, Impact Evaluation & Learning will be responsible for leading our internal Measurement, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) efforts, helping Ceres deepen its impact by strengthening the organization’s ability to assess, communicate and learn from its work. This is a full-time role and will report to the VP, Innovation and Evaluation.
This role's primary responsibilities include: 1) managing and strengthening MEL infrastructure and data systems for monitoring and assessing programmatic progress and impact; 2) producing regular analyses, case studies and reports of programmatic progress and impact; and 3) fostering an internal culture of learning and innovation through building the capacity of program leads and organizing educational opportunities for staff. The ideal candidate will be an astute leader with both technical and relational skills, able to foster collaboration and communicate effectively to achieve project goals.
The Director, Impact Evaluation & Learning will oversee one staff member and partner closely with the Manager of Analytics and the Senior Associate on the Innovation & Evaluation team. The position will also coordinate closely with the Director of Planning on the Innovation & Evaluation team, Ceres’ Information Systems & Development team, and well as have significant engagement with all of Ceres’ program teams.
This full-time role is based in the Boston office, and will report to the Vice President, Innovation & Evaluation within the Innovation and Evaluation Department.
Specific duties include:
- Strengthen Ceres’ Measurement, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) infrastructure and systems. Partner with the Director of Planning, the Director of Information Systems and relevant program leaders to ensure that Ceres has the necessary systems in place to measure, evaluate, and communicate progress toward our goals, and to facilitate strategic adjustments to Ceres’ programmatic workstreams.
- Have primary oversight in developing key MEL-related policies, procedures, and related tools necessary to define a consistent approach to M&E throughout the organization.
- Work closely with Information Systems staff to ensure thoughtful evolution and staff use of the MEL-related components of Ceres’ internal Salesforce data system.
- Support M&E capacity development among program staff to strengthen the quality of program data and the improved collection, management, and use of data for decision-making.
- Assess Programmatic Progress and Impact. Undertake assessments of programmatic progress and impact, for use by leadership, program staff, board members and funders to advance organizational learning and innovation.
- Quarterly analysis. Working with the Sr Associate, I&E and in partnership with the Director of Planning, identify, analyze and elevate key outcomes, wins, set-backs and learnings reflected in programmatic quarterly reporting.
- Progress assessments. Building from the quarterly analysis, undertake annual assessments of progress against Ceres’ Strategic Plan outcomes.
- Initiative level-analysis & case studies. Asses select initiatives and wins over a multi-year time frame, developing analyses and case studies that support internal learning and are an input to Ceres’ Development team.
- Program-level theories of change. In collaboration with Director of Planning and program leads, support program teams in evolving their program/initiative level theories of change and related outcomes. As resources allow, partner with program teams and outside consultants to undertake deeper analyses of the impact and the effectiveness of various programmatic theories of change.
- Support assessment of emerging programmatic opportunities. Working with the Senior Associate, I&E, provide outcomes and impact-related data and analysis to support VP, Innovation & Evaluation and Director of Planning in developing recommendations to members of the Program Management and Executive teams regarding new programmatic opportunities and asset deployment decisions.
- 3rd party evaluations. As needed, advise and support program teams who are working with 3rd party evaluators as part of their foundation grants.
- Long-term goal development. Partner with the Director of Planning to provide MEL-informed input on the organization’s development of long-term programmatic SMART goals, as part of annual and strategic planning.
- Facilitate’ Ceres internal learning & innovation agenda
- Oversee the development of educational programming, resources and tools that advance staff learning on key Ceres strategies and partners.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline or commensurate with experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant MEL, research and project management experience.
- Strong analytical orientation, with an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods and facility with data analysis.
- Strong meeting facilitation, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to handle and prioritize multiple tasks, set priorities, meet deadlines, and work well in a fast-paced environment while managing varied projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience cultivating effective and productive supervisory relationships with direct reports across gender identity, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic backgrounds, a plus.
- Respect and value the contributions of all team members. Set clear expectations for staff and provide regular feedback and recognition.
- Knowledge or experience with environment, climate change or sustainability issues preferred – understanding of the role of business, the investment community, or NGOs a plus.
- Attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, passion for learning.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), other database. applications, teleconference and webinar systems and standard e-mail computer. applications. Salesforce proficiency preferred.
- Interest in being part of a diverse workforce and willingness to support Ceres’ Commitment to Inclusion and Equity.
- Desire to work in a not-for-profit, advocacy-focused organization.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Compensation and Benefits
The hiring salary is $113,250 to $120,000 paired with competitive benefits. Ceres offers fantastic benefits including opportunities for hybrid and remote work; 85% employer paid health insurance and 100% employer paid dental insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with a generous match that starts on day one; generous allowances for professional development, commuter, and work from home expenses; flexible spending accounts to set aside money on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses; 10 holidays, generous vacation, and additional paid time off including a week-long winter break, summer Fridays, and sick, personal, and parental leave.
Ceres Culture
Everyone has a role to play in the movement towards a more just and sustainable world.
At Ceres, we are committed to intentionally and carefully curating, engaging, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We endeavor to create a supportive environment that sparks innovation, fosters respect, and allows Ceres employees, in all roles at all levels, to come together equally to be fulfilled, successful, and to thrive.
Ceres is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
If you have questions related to the above statement or need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact our ADA Coordinator at ADArequest@ceres.org. Please note, this email address is for ADA inquiries only.
To Apply
We encourage all applicants to check out our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references through our online application.
The hiring salary is $113,250 to $120,000 paired with competitive benefits. Ceres offers fantastic benefits including opportunities for hybrid and remote work; 85% employer paid health insurance and 100% employer paid dental insurance; a 403(b) retirement plan with a generous match that starts on day one; generous allowances for professional development, commuter, and work from home expenses; flexible spending accounts to set aside money on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses; 10 holidays, generous vacation, and additional paid time off including a week-long winter break, summer Fridays, and sick, personal, and parental leave.
Ceres Culture
Everyone has a role to play in the movement towards a more just and sustainable world.
At Ceres, we are committed to intentionally and carefully curating, engaging, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We endeavor to create a supportive environment that sparks innovation, fosters respect, and allows Ceres employees, in all roles at all levels, to come together equally to be fulfilled, successful, and to thrive.
Ceres is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.
If you have questions related to the above statement or need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact our ADA Coordinator at ADArequest@ceres.org. Please note, this email address is for ADA inquiries only.
To Apply
We encourage all applicants to check out our website to familiarize themselves with Ceres before applying: www.ceres.org. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references through our online application.
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