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Program Analyst

  • US
  • Full-time
  • Published: 2024-09-25 16:54:57Z

Department: Mission Programs

Reports To: Programs Coordination & Optimization Manager

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Effective Date: August 2024

The Program Analyst will lead data analysis and data-driven recommendations at Kingdom Workers. A primary responsibility of this role is conducting monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) for all mission programs.

Christ-Centered Culture

  • This means we regularly share our faith with others. The Great Commission is our mission, and our role is to equip and encourage others to do the same.
  • We keep Christ central through active participation in and contribution to the spiritual growth of the organization, maintaining God-pleasing relationships with all co-workers, volunteers, donors, and partners.
  • Every person, and position, is eagerly looking for opportunities to directly mobilize ministry through our volunteers and donors.
     

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • partners cross-culturally with program leaders to provide data-driven recommendations that lead to improved program quality and increased growth
  • collects, validates, analyzes, and reports on data
  • conducts and continually optimizes monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL)
  • develops quantitative and qualitative research methods, including, but not limited to, surveys, observational measures, key informant interviews, and focus groups
  • develops, maintains, and ensures quality control of specific databases
  • develops processes and systems for data collection, analysis, and dissemination
  • communicates data and its findings to staff in an understandable and actionable manner
  • supports Marketing, Organization Development, and other departments with ad-hoc analyses and data-driven recommendations
  • reviews best practices in data, research, and MERL, connecting with other organizations for learning and development
  • trains staff and volunteers on how to use data collection methods
  • collaborates with team on creating and implementing learning opportunities for staff and volunteers
  • other duties as assigned


Education, Experience, and Characteristics:

  • must demonstrate alignment with Kingdom Workers' Statement of Faith
  • bachelor’s degree required preferably in Statistics, Math, Business, Social Sciences, or related field
  • 3+ years of program evaluation, data analysis, or research-related experience preferred
  • strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with both attention to detail as well as accuracy
  • experience in data entry and data management
  • proven ability to work cross-culturally while building relationships and working collaboratively with others
  • experience working with survey software and data visualization tools preferred experience with forecasting and data analysis programming languages (SPSS, Stata, MAXQDA, etc.) a plus, but not required
  • experience with forecasting and data analysis programming languages (SPSS, Stata, MAXQDA, etc.) a plus, but not required
  • ability to participate in a work environment that fosters open and honest two-way communication
  • ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time, while working on multiple projects simultaneously
  • must possess strong communication skills
  • be comfortable with the use of technology and software platforms
  • have proven ability to work cross-culturally while building relationships and working collaboratively with others
     

Location and Travel Expectations:

  • position is based in the United States, with preference given to candidates in Milwaukee or Phoenix area
  • position can be remote as approved by management
  • ability to travel occasionally
  • ability to travel by road, air or other means as may be encountered in a developing country
  • ability to happily spend time and work in remote areas
  • valid passport, or ability to obtain one, required
  • valid driver’s license required
     

Other Conditions:

  • frequently required to walk, sit, stand, and/or lift up to 30 pounds
  • frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
  • continually required to talk and hear
  • occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions including outdoor exposure
  • occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials