Monitoring & Evaluation Manager at Luminos Fund

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Capacity Building

• Deliver training on data management to Luminos country teams, partners, and teachers to ensure data integrity across projects.
• Provide hands-on coaching to Luminos country teams and partners on data collection, verification, cleaning, and analysis.
• Tailor training and coaching approaches to diverse settings, including audiences who use paper-based tools and have no experience with or access to technology.

Data Management

• Refine existing data management practices and institute new processes to support program data collection.
• Identify and pilot creative ways to collect relevant, timely, accurate, and complete program data in low-resource and low-technology settings.
• Collaborate with Luminos country teams and partners to drive smooth data collection and review processes.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support the development of project monitoring and evaluation plans, including the theories of change, selection and measurement of key indicators, data collection and management processes, and reporting procedures.
• Provide input into the design and implementation of external evaluations, such as EGRA/EGMA and randomized controlled trials.
• Ensure lessons learned are integrated into the projects and shared with relevant stakeholders across Luminos.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred. At least one degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant work experience with increasing levels of responsibility, including experience in training and coaching on data management tools and processes.
• Proficient in data collection, verification, cleaning, and analysis with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other data management tools (e.g., ODK).
• Thorough understanding of basic statistical methods (e.g., hypothesis testing, linear regression, logistic regression).
• Experience in a startup environment, and building something from nothing, is strongly desired.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

CORE ATTRIBUTES

• Belief and demonstrated passion for the mission, vision, and values of the Luminos Fund.
• Impeccable integrity and a can-do attitude.
• Readiness to problem solve creatively on a myriad of fronts and go above and beyond to deliver optimum success.
• Natural affinity for technology and a love of data.
• Team player, with a belief in the power of positivity and appreciative inquiry.
• Passion for unlocking the very best from diverse constituents, partners, and colleagues.
• Innate sense of responsibility for delivery of quality work, even in adverse circumstances.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently in challenging international contexts.
• Belief that success lies in the details.

The Luminos Fund is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.