Evaluation Associate

Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for Evaluation Associates who are comfortable with quantitative and qualitative research/evaluation methodologies and has experience with a wide range of evaluation approaches.  We’re also looking for a creative, analytical thinker who can critically analyze an evaluation context, match evaluation needs to evaluation methods, while also finding innovative ways to answer important questions in unique circumstances. Applicants who are highly skilled in a wide range of data analysis techniques are encouraged to apply. 

As an organization we want to make evaluation as easy as possible for our clients. So, we’re looking for Evaluation Associates who have the people skills to build strong and trusting relationships; who can talk about evaluation findings to nontechnical audiences; and can also create simple reports that translate complex data into meaningful insights for busy clients. At CERE, our mission is to support meaningful social change, so we are looking for candidates who can facilitate data-informed conversations in support of that goal.    

We are primarily seeking Evaluation Associates who can manage education, health, and community change evaluation projects; however, the candidate may also be asked to take on evaluation projects in other content areas (e.g., community development, community wellbeing). Our Evaluation Associates typically work on 5-6 evaluation projects at any given time, so should be comfortable managing multiple projects—and willing to take on work in new and unfamiliar content areas. 

We especially seek candidates with diverse experiences and backgrounds—and who have experience in, and are interested in contributing to evaluations that explore issues of diversity and inclusion.

Minimum Requirements
1.    Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field (e.g., Measurement, Evaluation, Psychology, Public Health, Education, Political Science, etc.).
2.    Demonstrated ability to manage high-quality evaluations that are practically useful for clients and/or community groups.
3.    Demonstrated ability to perform core evaluation functions—including developing logic models/theories of change, developing robust data collection tools, conducting a range of qualitative and quantitative data analysis and preparing clear communication tools such as evaluation reports.
4.    Demonstrated project management experience in the context of program evaluation.
5.    Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with evaluation clients and community organizations/members.