Ripple Effect is hiring a
Program Evaluator

Summary

Join Ripple Effect as a Program Evaluator to support initiatives that improve scientific and public health outcomes by designing and implementing complex evaluation studies.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Biomedical Science, or a related field with a focus on program evaluation
• 8 years relevant work experience, including 3 years' experience designing, managing, and implementing complex and concurrent evaluations
• Experience scoping and designing a portfolio of evaluation studies across quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods
• Experience managing and implementing complex and concurrent evaluations
• Ability to translate program goals into measurable indicators that align with the intended outcomes
• Provide technical consultation on program evaluation methodology approaches
• Conduct complex data analyses and develop frameworks for evaluation of programs
• Experience with bibliometrics, scientometrics, and research assessment
• Solid understanding of the Science & Technology ecosystem (funders, research organizations, scientific publishing, etc.) including an understanding of scientific research funding
• Experience briefing program leaders on evaluation approaches, study outcomes and methodological approaches, and may serve as primary point of contact

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on methodology approaches to accomplish project objectives (e.g., research design, analytical techniques, sampling methods)
• Design evaluation frameworks tailored to specific programs or projects
• Provide oversight over technical execution of evaluations and studies
• Identify key areas of the organization’s processes that can be feasibly assessed and improved through detailed evaluation
• Engage external experts and consultants as appropriate to enhance evaluation activities
• Lead data collection and validation, quality control, analysis, synthesis and reporting activities
• Mentor more junior team members and review the technical work of team members, before delivery to client
• Provide expert advice to develop a wide range of deliverables in support of the studies including survey instruments, facilitation guides, reports, briefs, memos and graphics
• Brief senior program leaders on evaluation approaches, study outcomes and methodological approaches, and may serve as primary point of contact
• Contribute to new processes and procedures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of team's operations
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Exceptional benefits
• Range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences