Evaluation Associate

The Evaluation Associate will be responsible for supporting the Director of Evaluation in managing data and data collection processes, in supporting the execution of learning and program activities of the Evaluation Team, and in evaluating the impact of the Foundation’s work.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work as a part of the Evaluation Team and partner with other EHF teams and divisions in a matrixed leadership environment 
• Partner with EHF leadership and staff to intentionally center equity in all aspects of the evaluation process, from concept to conclusion 
• Facilitate core evaluation work areas under the supervision of the Director of Evaluation  
• Support Director of Evaluation and matrixed teammates in overseeing evaluation initiatives and in preparing evaluation reports and presentations 
• Serve as a thought partner to the Director of Evaluation related to collecting, analyzing, and sharing evaluation findings  
• Utilize mixed methods approaches including a range of qualitative methods (e.g. case studies and participatory approaches) and quantitative methods (e.g. exploratory data analysis and descriptive data summary and visualization) to identify outcomes and impact of the Foundation’s work 
• Coordinate multiple survey administrations; serve as the primary contact for survey participants, and compile and organize results 
• Coordinate with Grants Management staff to ensure alignment around the collection and documentation of indicators and metrics  
• Partner with Grants Team to utilize system software, including EHF’s grants management system (e.g. Fluxx) to capture metrics and narrative entries for evaluation analysis 
• Conduct regular data quality auditing; document data quality issues; and problem solve data issues in consultation with appropriate staff 
• Documentation of evaluation system procedures and metrics 
• Partner with EHF Communications staff to select appropriate charts for data visualization 
• Support evaluation capacity-building work internal to the Foundation and in partnership with grantees and other stakeholders to improve measurement of impact and use of findings to inform learning 
• Conduct analysis and record evaluation data in appropriate EHF databases
• Utilize emergent learning skills to facilitate learning from evaluation findings 

• Master’s degree in social sciences, public health or other related area with graduate-level research

• Experience with program evaluation

• On-the-job experience in data management and analysis is preferred; a strong interest in growing these skills required

• Experience in drafting literature reviews and conducting web-based research 

• A self-starter who is comfortable working in an environment of change

• Problem-solving skills, initiative and a can-do attitude

• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated ability to participate in a multidisciplinary team environment

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize projects and meet deadlines

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Intellectual curiosity, rigor and integrity

• Familiarity with statistical analysis software

• Strong interest in community health

KNOWLEDGE BASE

• Familiarity with the nonprofit sector

• Knowledge of social change processes, community development and/or public health preferred

• Descriptive and some inferential statistics

• Data visualization skills preferred

• Writing and oral presentation skills

All employees are expected to comply with EHF values, EHF citizenship expectations, and EHF policies and procedures. These include: taking responsibility for actions and outcomes, being a good steward of resources, being transparent, being a team player, producing high-quality work, and maintaining a high level of productivity. All employees are expected to have a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.  The salary range for this role is $86,359 - $91,157 with a robust benefits package.