Data and Evaluation Specialist

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization•Beaverton, OR

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Our mission is to welcome, serve and empower refugees, immigrants and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential. Find out more at www.irco.org. POSITION: Data and Evaluation Specialist JOB CLASS/GRADE: Coordinator 1/Specialist 2; Grade 7 WAGE: Starting at $52,488 per year based on experience FLSA; EEO; WC: Non-Exempt; Professional; 8864 LOCATIONS: IRCO – Greater Middle East Center (GMEC) , 4915 SW Griffith Dr, Suite 216, Beaverton, OR 97005, (On-site/In-office position) FTE; FT/PT; STATUS: 1.0 FTE; Full-Time with Benefits; Regular (Limited duration through April 30, 2026. Contract continuation variable.) NUMBER OF POSITIONS: (1) APPLY AT: www.irco.org STATUS: Full-Time with Benefits PROGRAM(S): GMEC Programs SECTOR/DIVISION: GMEC / Center Managed Funds REQUIREMENTS: Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills This job announcement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Program Summary The Greater Middle East Center (GMEC), is an engaged service center established to empower and support communities from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia who are living in Oregon and Southwest Washington. GMEC is proudly guided by an advisory council of community leaders and has a welcoming physical office in Beaverton, Oregon. GMEC provides an array of community specific services and programs and connects the communities to resources available to them at IRCO, and externally. Position Summary The Data and Evaluation Specialist is responsible for strengthening the GMEC’s ability to generate, analyze, and use data for learning, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role leads the organization and analysis of program data across current and former projects, develops evaluation metrics and project-level evaluation plans, and designs qualitative and quantitative data collection tools. Working closely with program teams, the Data and Evaluation Specialist supports evidence-based decision-making, adaptive management, and compliance with donor reporting requirements, while promoting an environment of learning and impact throughout the organization.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Ability to meet multiple, including conflicting deadlines
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Ability to work flexible hours to meet the availability of clients
Participate consistently in regular IRCO internal meetings
Support IRCO events as needed

Responsibilities

Compile, organize, and maintain data from current and past projects in a structured and accessible manner
Support establishing data management systems
Ensure all project-related data and documentation are accurately stored and regularly updated in the organization’s shared drive (SharePoint)
Support data quality assurance, including data cleaning, validation, and consistency checks
Ensure that IRCO policies and procedures are followed in all GMEC data management activities
Translate data findings into insights that inform program design, implementation, and improvement
Design and adapt data collection tools such as surveys, focus group discussion guides, interview protocols, and monitoring templates
Ensure tools are community appropriate, ethical, and aligned with project objectives
Support program staff and partners in the effective use of data collection tools
Work closely with program staff and build their capacity to integrate data and evaluation into project planning and implementation
Provide guidance and technical support on data collection, documentation, and reporting processes
Contribute to building an environment of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement within the organization
Develop and refine evaluation metrics and indicators aligned with organizational goals, donor requirements, and best practices
Prepare evaluation plans for each project, including data sources, timelines, methodologies, and responsibilities
Support baseline, midline, and endline evaluations as applicable

Benefits

Many flexible working arrangements and schedule
Amazing opportunity to work with people who come from all over the world
Work that helps your community
3 to 6 weeks of PTO per year
401k match of over 100% on first 5%, immediate vesting
3% match for student loans or college savings
12 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
Medical & Dental insurance options with 90% coverage for employee AND Families, no deductibles
Employer Paid Life, Short term, and Long-term Disability Insurance
Flexible spending account