Evaluator

Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board•Portland, OR

7h•$91,000 - $113,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Evaluator position is a part of the Evaluation Core activities of the NPAIHB. The Evaluator is responsible for developing and supporting all aspects of evaluation planning and implementation for NPAIHB and with Northwest Tribes. The aspects of evaluation planning and implementation include designing evaluation plans with appropriate qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-method methodologies. The Evaluator designs data collection tools, protocols, and procedures, and facilitates data management, data analysis, and reporting activities. The Evaluator works with the Evaluation Core team members and contractors, Northwest Tribal Epidemiology Center (NWTEC) programs and staff as needed to develop and present trainings on evaluation tools, methodologies, data collection and analysis. This position supports the Evaluation Core objectives by providing technical assistance, and responding to project, tribal, and grant-related evaluation needs. The Evaluator position requires independent technical, verbal, and written communications skills, and experience collaborating with funders, northwest and national tribes, and state or federal partner organizations. The Evaluator co-reports to both the Research, Evaluation, & Training Project Director and the Senior Evaluator to provide general evaluation support to NWTEC projects. The scope of work is housed in the NWTEC Division, but may include collaboration with other divisions and administration as needed. This position is based at NPAIHB’s offices in Portland, Oregon. Local travel and/or overnight travel outside of the area is required approximately 15% of the time.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Public Health, Evaluation Science, Social Sciences or related field
At least Five (5) years of experience in research and evaluation development
At least Two (2) years of professional experience working with Tribes, Tribal organizations, Tribal communities, or Tribal health clinics
Preparing written reports
Demonstrated knowledge, discretion, tact, judgment, and overall ability in working effectively with federal, Tribal, and other professionals, and facilitating participation and partnership in the activities of the Research, Evaluation and Training work of the NWTEC
Proficiency with computer applications (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite programs)
Strong technical writing skills, including good spelling and grammatical skills, and the ability to produce polished writing under a deadline
Excellent research and analysis skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be sensitive to cross-cultural differences, and able to work effectively within their context
Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise initiative, and make independent decisions and recommendations
Ability to make professional oral presentations in settings at the national, regional, and community levels, as well as in Tribal settings
Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
Ability to travel frequently (approximately 15% of the time)

Nice To Haves

PhD in Public Health, Evaluation Science, Social Sciences or related field
Direct experience working with Northwest Tribes
Experience in managing multiple tribal service projects

Responsibilities

Provides Research, Evaluation, and Training project support in alignment with NPAIHB Strategic Plan
Designs, implements, and oversees work of an Evaluation Core that supports multiple programs, grants, and tribal partners
Effectively applies indigenous and culturally responsive evaluation frameworks while integrating multiple methods
Ensures responsible data governance practices
Supervises data collection, analysis, visualization, and reporting
Builds evaluation capacity among staff and tribal partners through coaching, tools, and training.
Develops Evaluation Core trainings and materials for Learning Management System (LMS)
Translates research findings and evaluation results into workforce development curricula, professional training modules, and community-facing education content
Applies adult learning principles, Indigenous pedagogies, and culturally-grounded instructional design
Ensures accessibility, usability, and continuous improvement of learning materials
Assists and supports Evaluation Core team in the preparation and submission of all required project reports within the Research, Training, and Evaluation program of the NWTEC
Reviews project-related external contracts
Engages staff in the collection of pertinent data to meet reporting requirements
Assists and supports Evaluation Core team in budget expenditures through partnership with staff to ensure projects remain on budget and compliant with the funding requirements of granting agencies
Maintains well-organized filing systems for all assigned projects related required documentation and supporting records (both electronic and hard copy) in compliance with both NPAIHB and funding agency requirements, including securely archiving files as appropriate
Performs other duties as assigned by the Senior Evaluator, the Research, Evaluation, & Training Project Director, the NWTEC Division Director, and/or the Executive Director or designee