Job Summary

The International Republican Institute (IRI) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization and a world leader in promoting democracy and advancing freedom. The Senior/Evaluation and Research (E&R) Associate is an entry to early career position well-suited to those seeking experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL). The Senior/E&R Associate will also gain experience in the democracy, human rights and governance (DRG) sector as part of a team that assesses program theory, strategy and efficacy. The Senior/E&R Associate will provide administrative and research support to the Evidence and Learning Practice. The Senior/E&R Associate will have the opportunity to build skills in evaluation management that will provide a foundation for future opportunities in monitoring and evaluation and/or DRG programmatic work.

This position will be located in IRI’s Center for Global Impact, which cultivates innovative, informed programming and provides resources, tools and support to IRI staff to advance democracy worldwide. Within the Center, the Evidence and Learning Practice provides technical expertise on IRI’s monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning efforts.

Candidates may be considered and hired at the Senior Associate level if they demonstrate a higher level of qualifications and direct experience in the following areas: monitoring and evaluation, applied research, contracts/procurement and/or grant management.

Every employee of IRI is responsible for carrying out the Mission of IRI and demonstrating the Core Values in their day-to-day operations. The Core Values, which are IRI’s foundational building blocks, include:

Excellence - We believe in quality results delivered by investing in people. Freedom - We believe in exploration and experimentation to be agile and responsive. Respect - We believe in trust, empathy and empowering people. Teamwork - We believe in diversity, inclusion and the power of global collaboration. Transparency - We believe in open communication and clear decision-making. Accountability - We believe in personal responsibility as the foundation of success.

Position Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in political science, international relations or a related field.
• 0-1 year of experience in international development, MEL, or related field (E&R Associate); 2-3 years of experience (Senior E&R Associate). This should be direct professional experience and excludes time spent in internships.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

• Excellent writing, research and communication skills.
• Experience with evaluation and/or program management basics preferred.
• Familiarity with common MEL elements such as: logic models, performance monitoring plans and indicator matrices preferred but not required (MEL Associate); familiarity with MEL elements and 1 year of MEL experience required (Sr. MEL Associate).
• Experience with basic qualitative analysis preferred.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Supports evaluations of IRI programs worldwide by managing evaluation data, supporting data collection, conducting basic qualitative and quantitative data analysis and contributing to evaluation reports
• Provides general evaluation management support, including developing and tracking work plans, monitoring deadlines and deliverables and other project-related elements.
• Support evaluation grant management, including administrative support and basic financial management.
• Support learning for IRI staff and partners by disseminating evaluation results and lessons learned.
• Contribute to evaluation report writing as part of the evaluation process.
• Maintain budget trackers and liaise with accounting staff to manage and update project budget pipelines based on expected and planned expenses.
• Prepare, submit, track and follow-up on procurement requests, approvals and monitoring once approved.
• Serve as point of contact for procurement solicitations and compile submitted materials to facilitate the evaluation process.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors to support project goals and deliverables.
• Draft quarterly, semi-annual, final and other relevant reports for funders.
• Provide logistical support for meetings and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Less than 1 year(s): • Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint required. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. • Excellent writing, research and communication skills. • Experience with evaluation and/or program management basics preferred. • Familiarity with common MEL elements such as: logic models, performance monitoring plans and indicator matrices preferred but not required (MEL Associate); familiarity with MEL elements and 1 year of MEL experience required (Sr. MEL Associate).

Education

• Bachelors or better in Political Science or related field

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)