Вакансія: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (part-time)

Internews Europe is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to support the SIDA-funded project Support for Ukrainian Media Survival (SUMS). SUMS will help to ensure the financial survival and mid-term sustainability of national, local, and hyperlocal media in Ukraine, build local media capacity in gender-sensitive reporting and core journalist skills, and provide psychosocial support for journalists suffering from trauma and burnout. The role supports a culture of learning and collaboration and motivates the project partners to work to the highest standards of excellence in impact tracking and contributes to sharing the results of the project with the wider public. The M&E Specialist will ensure continuous data collection, collect impact data, train and support grantees, and contribute to preparing reports. 

The position can be based in Ukraine or Europe, and a selected candidate may have the opportunity to work in-office if in Kyiv or work remotely.

Applications will be reviewed regularly, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon.

This is a part-time, limited-duration position with an expected end date of 30 November 2025.

DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:

• Support the design and implementation of project evaluation and other research methodologies that may need to be developed or utilized in the Project.
• Collect, verify, and report all required M&E data in compliance with Internews’ and donors’ data quality standards.
• Oversee consistent application of M&E standards by project partners, ensuring that all subgrant agreements include well-designed M&E plans that utilize realistic and relevant indicators and targets.
• Provide training and mentoring to partners and staff on M&E systems, reports, and products as needed.
• Hold periodic M&E check-ins with relevant staff members and partners and use feedback to adapt the Results Framework and data collection systems accordingly, if necessary.
• Develop internal tracking systems to maintain data in an organized, secure, and easy-to-understand way.
• Continuously monitor, review, and ensure data quality from partners, trainers, and technical specialists.
• Write and edit sections of narrative reports on project progress and results (including M&E data) as per Internews’ and donor guidelines.
• Coordinate with project staff and partners to ensure timely data submission and examples of project impact that meet Internews’ and donor standards for quality, detail, and clarity.
• Provide project information about data, assessment methodologies, and examples of project impact promptly and accurately to the donor and Internews staff when requested.
• Other administrative duties to assist the team as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• At least two years of professional experience in sociological research, evaluative assessment, journalism, or international development.
• Bachelor’s degree in social science, information science, development, journalism, or related field or equivalent standard of education or equivalent lived/professional experience. Master’s degree and/or professional training in social science, evaluation, or media preferred.
• Experience conducting both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Experience designing surveys and other assessment methodologies preferred.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and excellent Ukrainian is required.
• Ability to work autonomously, efficiently, and reliably to a high standard and deadlines.

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV (not exceeding two pages) along with a motivation letter in English to [email protected]