Program Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

CDC Foundation • Connecticut, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the sole entity authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has launched approximately 1,000 programs and raised over $740 million. The CDC Foundation managed over 300 CDC-led programs in the United States and in more than 130 countries last year. The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for a full time Program Evaluator to support the CDC. This position will oversee and provide complex technical assistance and consultation in the evaluation of programs and lifestyle risk factors, and will oversee evaluation of all Opioid SURGE activities. Coordinates with internal and external partners. Develops evaluation plans related to strategic partnerships.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in evaluation and professional experience in substance abuse and drug overdose programs.
• Highly detail oriented, works well within a diverse team, demonstrates a high degree of initiative and flexibility, able to communicate effectively in a positive and professional manner, able to prioritize activities when under tight deadlines, and possesses analytical skills.
• Strong technical skills including word processing, spreadsheet development and management, and database management, with a particular emphasis on proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with particular experience reviewing and editing documents.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; collegial; energetic; and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the evaluation of supplemental funding activities.
• Assists with other Overdose Prevention work as necessary.
• Develops evaluation plans related to strategic partnerships.
• Responsible for monitoring community and clinical intervention projects and for developing logic models, evaluation tools, monitoring data, updating and writing reports on findings and other related analyses.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level