Research and Evaluation Specialist - Justice

OFIFC • Toronto, ON

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About The Position

The Research and Evaluation Specialist will lead the analysis and development of sector-based program and policy research and evaluation that will enhance Friendship Centre advocacy priorities. This role is responsible for conducting sector-specific program and policy research that will provide evidence that advances Friendship Centre priorities. The specialist will also develop sector-specific program and policy evaluation plans, implement culture-based evaluation practices, and conduct related analysis that results in enhanced advocacy for Friendship Centres.

Requirements

• Completion of post-secondary education relevant to social research; evaluation; social sciences graduate preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with Indigenous communities and/or agencies in a research and/or evaluation capacity.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience undertaking research and evaluation.
• Creative/Innovative
• Flexibility/Problem-solving
• Planning and Organising
• Collaborative Team Player
• Strong knowledge of Indigenous issues, communities, worldviews, and practices in the context of Indigenous knowledge transfer and research.
• Extensive experience in research, including Indigenous and non-Indigenous research paradigms, with strong and demonstrated skills to formulate research plans, design research, apply appropriate methods, and implement research activities.
• Proficiency in data collection, management, and analysis for both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Strong writer and communicator with experience facilitating research activities and disseminating research findings in creative, accessible, and engageable ways.

Responsibilities

• Promotes recognition of Indigenous research, ensuring all research is grounded in the USAI Research Framework.
• Designs and uses USAI-principled methods and culturally grounded research tools to plan for, organize, and conduct research that directly contribute to OFIFC sector priorities.
• Collects, organizes, analyzes, and communicates data in the form of research findings to advance sector program and policy advocacy.
• Develops and innovates ways research methods, findings, and recommendations are shared including written reports, articles, creative, and multi-media products.
• Prepares research-related publications and products for public distribution.
• Develops research related proposals, including proposed research conduct, methods of engagement, data collection methods and budgets.
• Prepares and delivers program and policy research-related trainings, workshops, and presentations for both internal and external audiences.
• Conducts Friendship Centre field visits, collects information on Friendship Centre research needs and priorities related to sector priorities.
• Leads program and policy evaluation planning, implementation and analysis within sector portfolio.
• Monitors and evaluates the quality and integrity of data within sector to inform evaluation methodologies.
• Conducts relevant statistical and qualitative analysis on available data sets for evaluation purposes.
• Develops and prepares reports that summarize and visually present data to inform decisions regarding program and policy development within sector.
• Supports in administering evaluation methods, including preparation, facilitation and liaising with relevant parties as appropriate.
• Prepares program and policy evaluation products for publication in collaboration with communications team.
• Prepares and participates in the delivery of evaluation publications and products – including related training and workshops for both internal and external audiences.

Benefits

• Culture-based organization
• Registered Pension Plan - Employer Matching
• Comprehensive Health benefits after the probationary period including Health Care Spending Account & Lifestyle Spending Account (100% Employer paid)

What This Job Offers

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