Data and Evaluation Specialist

Data and Evaluation Specialist

Organization: Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)

Location: 4915 SW Griffith Dr, Suite 216, Beaverton, OR 97005 (On-site/In-office)

Employment type: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Regular (Limited duration through April 30, 2026)

Salary: Starting at $52,488 per year based on experience

IRCO, established in 1976, serves immigrants, refugees, and the broader community in Portland, Oregon. Its mission is to welcome, serve, and empower refugees, immigrants, and people across cultures and generations to reach their full potential.

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, develops evaluation metrics and project‑level evaluation plans, and designs qualitative and quantitative data collection tools. Working closely with program teams, the specialist supports evidence‑based decision‑making, adaptive management, and compliance with donor reporting requirements, while promoting a culture of learning and impact.

• Compile, organize, and maintain data from current and past projects in a structured and accessible manner.
• Support the establishment of 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.
• Build partnership with program staff 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.

• Meet multiple, including conflicting, deadlines.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Work flexible hours to meet the availability of clients.
• Participate consistently in regular IRCO internal meetings.
• Support IRCO events as needed.

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in data management, evaluation, or related fields is preferred.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, R, or similar).
• Ability to develop and manage data collection tools and evaluation plans.
• Commitment to IRCO’s mission of welcoming and empowering diverse communities.

• On‑site/In‑office position.
• Work environment is well protected with minimal hazards.
• Schedule is mostly stable; flexibility may be required for client availability.

• Many flexible working arrangements and schedule.
• Amazing opportunity to work with people from around 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.

• Complete the IRCO application in our Careers Portal: IRCO Application for…