Monitoring, Evaluation & Partner Impact Manager

GC Relief

1d•Remote

About The Position

This position will lead Global Christian Relief’s Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) function, ensuring strong financial stewardship, effective ministry outcomes, and consistent partner accountability across global programs serving persecuted Christians. The role oversees the design and implementation of M&E systems and serves as the organizational owner of the Partner Impact Review (PIR) process, providing insight and accountability to leadership, donors, and the Board.

Requirements

Strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and learning principles within nonprofit, faith-based, or humanitarian contexts.
Demonstrated experience evaluating financial stewardship, program effectiveness, or partner performance.
Ability to analyze complex data sets and translate findings into clear insights and recommendations.
High level of discretion and judgment when working with sensitive information in persecuted or restricted environments.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and initiatives.
Passion for the mission of supporting persecuted Christians.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and initiatives.
Passion for the mission of supporting persecuted Christians.
Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, International Development, Finance, Social Sciences, Theology/Ministry, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation, compliance, program oversight, or partner assessments.
Experience working with field-based staff, contractors, or representatives (e.g., IFRs, consultants, regional staff).
Experience producing reports for senior leadership, boards, or donors.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain GCR’s Monitoring & Evaluation framework, aligned with organizational strategy, donor requirements, and ministry objectives.
Develop and track key indicators related to financial stewardship, program effectiveness, ministry impact, and partner performance.
Lead the Partner Impact Review (PIR) process across GCR’s partner portfolio, ensuring consistency, rigor, and alignment with compliance and funding expectations.
Plan, schedule, and manage the annual PIR calendar in coordination with leadership, program teams, and field operations.
Provide oversight and guidance to International Field Representatives (IFRs) responsible for conducting PIRs, including clarification of expectations, tools, and reporting standards.
Receive, review, and evaluate PIR reports, assessing financial controls, program effectiveness, risk, compliance, and alignment with GCR priorities.
Synthesize PIR findings into clear evaluations and actionable recommendations to inform funding decisions, partner risk assessments, and improvement plans.
Collaborate closely with Finance, Programs, and Field Operations to integrate M&E and PIR findings into grant management, budgeting, and compliance processes.
Produce quarterly and annual M&E and PIR summary reports for leadership and Board review.
Support donor reporting by integrating quantitative data with qualitative impact narratives and testimonies.
Ensure ethical, secure, and context-sensitive data collection practices, particularly in restricted or high-risk environments.
Identify trends, lessons learned, and opportunities for continuous improvement across GCR’s global ministry portfolio.
Develop and refine standardized M&E and PIR tools, templates, scoring rubrics, and reporting dashboards.
Support internal capacity building related to evaluation, accountability, and learning.
Additional duties as assigned.