Director, Monitor Evaluation & Learning

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionDirector of Monitoring, Evaluation, and LearningABOUT LPHIThe Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) is a statewide, non-profit organization that has been promoting the health and well-being of Louisianians since 1997. Our 100 employees work alongside 500 partner organizations at the local, state, and national levels to leverage our broad expertise in public health to achieve our mission of ensuring that everyone has fair and just opportunities to be healthy and well. Our strategic plan priority areas include Racial Justice and Health Equity, Partnerships and Collaboration, A Healthier Louisiana, and A Thriving Organization. To learn more, visit lphi.org.Why is this a great job? (From the hiring manager) "MEL work is highly collaborative with opportunities for everyone at all levels to make meaningful contributions to the work. Projects are varied and the strengths of each member of the team are recognized and considered. With the support of LPHI, we are well positioned to conduct evaluations, capacity building activities, research employing a variety of methods, and quality improvement projects. We go beyond the basic requirements of a project to conduct thoughtful reflection about equity and community across the project visioning, implementation, evaluation, and close-out phases. In everything we do, MEL leads, partners, and supports organizations, in service of communities, through equity-centered evaluation and research."POSITION DETAILSJob Title : Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and LearningSalary : $110,000 - $120,000Salary is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasonsWork Schedule : 40-hour work weekLPHI offers traditional (M-F, 8 am-5 pm), flexible (for example, M-F 10 am-7pm), and compressed work schedules (for example, M-Th 8 am-7 pm). Schedule details finalized between employee and manager. Location : This is a Louisiana-based, fully remote position with occasional (10-20%) travel requiredLPHI maintains an office in New Orleans if the employee prefers to be hybrid or full-time in-officeEmployee must reside in Louisiana during the time of employmentTeam : Monitoring, Evaluation and LearningReports To : Chief Data and Strategy OfficerSupervises : MEL Staff (up to 4-5 direct reports, 8-12 team members) Primary Relationships : The Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning will primarily work with the MEL Managers and Coordinators and internal and external project partners.Benefits : LPHI contributes 7% of pre-tax salary to employee 401k per pay period regardless of employee contribution, after six continuous months of employment100% paid premiums for employee health (Core plan), dental, long- and short-term disability, term life insurance beginning on the first day of the month following full-time employment100% paid Employee Assistance Program100% paid parking at 601 Tchoupitoulas Parking GarageTraditional, flexible, or compressed work schedulesResources committed to professional developmentHolidays, Vacation and Sick Days : 15 paid holidays per year that includes Thanksgiving Break (Wednesday-Friday) and Winter Break 10 vacation days accrued per year, years 0-215 vacation days accrued per year, years 3-520 vacation days accrued per year, year 6 3 personal days1 floating holiday (employee's choice)12 sick days

• Benefits are subject to change ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning will lead the development and implementation of MEL frameworks and processes that are tailored to LPHI's multifaceted approach to policy, systems, and environmental change. In this role the Director will develop and implement flexible MEL tools that measure an array of outcomes, including and serving as the scientific lead for program, process and impact evaluations, both internal and external to LPHI.Primary Duties and Responsibilities Leadership and Strategy (15% of time) Work with senior leadership to shape a vision for the organization's evaluation and programmatic work. Provide thought leadership and depth on crosscutting issues to develop LPHI's culturally responsive and equitable (CREE) evaluation and diversity, equity and inclusion frameworks and approaches, including asset framing. Work with senior leadership to develop LPHI's strategic planning activities and monitor for overall organizational impact. Lead the development of LPHI's performance indicators and impact measures for major programs, initiatives, and grants; and works collaboratively with program staff, funded partners, contractors, and grantors.Increase LPHI's visibility on the local, state, and national levels through partnership and planning with the Director of Communications. Contribute to and promote LPHI as a leader in the state of Louisiana for data-driven impact at the community-level. Contribute strategic recommendations supporting desired community health outcomes with data analysis and projections. Advance LPHI's capacity to understand and analyze the impact of policies and decision making on key priority populations. Ability to inspire and foster an organizational culture of excellence. Build and Enhance Relationships (15% of time) Proactively build, cultivate trust, and strengthen stakeholder relationships through ongoing engagement with key decision makers, collaborators, current and potential funders, consultants, partners, and stakeholders to promote LPHI's work and our CREE and outcomes-driven commitments. Serve on advisory committees and / or boards to advance MEL and collective impact approaches. Engage in regular communication with program, communications and IT teams to ensure coordination and a shared understanding of goals, objectives and major milestones, including data and document management needs, staff expectations, and timely dissemination strategies. Be an inclusive, collaborative manager and thought partner who empowers, elevates, and inspires those around them. MEL Design, Implementation, and Dissemination (30% of time) Lead the development and implementation of MEL frameworks, processes and evaluation tools that are tailored to LPHI's multifaceted approach to systems and behavior change with a team of MEL associates. Spearhead design, collection and monitoring of LPHI's performance indicators and impact measures for the organization, programs, initiatives, service lines, and grants.Develop and implement MEL plans at all phases in a program / initiatives life cycle, including design strategy (quantitative and qualitative); data collection plans; and dissemination strategies. Ensure that all MEL plans include a wide variety of equity outcomes and incorporate participatory methods, where appropriate. Develop and implement MEL tools that measure an array of outcomes to ensure the perspectives of those who are directly impacted by our programming, with a particular focus on race and health equity and inclusion. Provide ongoing feedback to leadership and program teams on MEL activities (short reports, impact briefs, dashboards), including MEL that may inform need to adapt program interventions as appropriate. Conduct formal regular reviews to ensure consistency with changes to roadmaps / project plans. Ensure data accountability systems are coordinated; ensure quality and accuracy of MEL deliverables; including pre-submission report reviews. Meet with program teams to learn from MEL results and adapt interventions as appropriate. Support the use of MEL data as a tool for learning, strategic decision-making, and project planning. Support the translation, interpretation and dissemination (traditional and non-traditional) strategies of evaluation findings and learnings to varied audiences, in cross departmental collaboration with the LPHI communications team, including but not limited to : colleagues with and without training in evaluation and research, community members and leaders, and policy and decision makers. Assist in developing and maintaining a theory of change, research agenda, communications and dissemination strategy and evaluation framework to generate evidence base for the most effective ways to meet the organization's long-term goals. For a subset of initiatives, oversee and / or conduct experimental or quasi-experimental impact evaluations - working with external evaluators as needed. Business Development (20% of time) Identify and engage key partners and funders to promote MEL as a service line, LPHI's capacity and competency as strategic partner and producer of high-quality knowledge products and impact. Lead the development, in partnership with the Executive team, of a service line business plan and strategy to enhance the sustainability of the MEL team. Initiate and / or support development and writing of proposals and grant applications including but not limited to the preparation and review of MEL and related sections that are responsive to solicitation. Develop national, regional and community partnerships with public health entities, academic institutions, community interest groups and stakeholders to further LPHI's mission and business development. Organizational Learning (10% of time) Work with programs to promote and enhance brand and profile based on org data, accomplishments, and lessons learned. Coordinate annual organizational and program goals process, tracking and reporting on organizational priorities, key performance indicators, and strategic planning anticipated outcomes. Collaborate on the development of knowledge management, tools and products; and lead organizational initiatives in an annual review and assessment of best practices. Share our learning across the organization and with external audiences. May conduct individual research related to the LPHI's priorities and identify and elevate strategic opportunities for the organization's investment. Maintained detailed knowledge and lessons learned, best practices, issues and continuously support the program team and the sub-grantee in improving approaches, and processes. Perform other duties as assigned. MEL Team Development and Support (10% of time) Effectively lead, supervise, coach, and develop individuals and teams, including goals development, talent management, professional development, and performance assessment.Work with staff and teams to recruit, supervise, and manage a diverse team of public health professionals, as well as MEL consultants.Create a team culture that fosters innovation, learning, and open communication and encourages staff to embody LPHI's values.ABOUT YOUPosition RequirementsMaster's degree in social science, public health or policy, measurement and statistics, education, or related interdisciplinary field with relevant work experience. Doctoral degree (DrPH, PhD, EdD, etc.) in research, measurement, evaluation or related field preferred - not required. 8 years of extensive experience, plus proven leadership and recognition, in the designing and implementation of MEL tools for public health and / or related organizations or sectors. 5 years staff management and leadership experience including significant experience successfully supervising individuals, managing teams and building capacity through mentorship and professional development. Up-to-date knowledge of best practices in monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment, and organizational learning. Experience with and commitment to a culturally relevant and equitable evaluation approach (CREE) and diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks. Extensive experience in the design, implementation, and reporting of MEL initiatives of varying sizes from project planning and management, personnel management, and fiscal and budget components. Skilled in mixed-methods evaluation approaches, e.g. integration of qualitative and quantitative data collection and data analysis. Understanding of fidelity assessment (Adherence, Exposure, Quality of Delivery, Participant Responsiveness, and Program Differentiation). Highly proficient and knowledgeable in the use of analytics software and tools, such as Stata, R, Tableau, Dedoose, and beyond. Proven track record of business development, including successful grant funding and yielding resources from diverse funding sources, such as government, foundations, and consulting services. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal), including ability to listen to and communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds in relatable and meaningful ways. Ability to present issues in compelling terms and to communicate complex data and concepts clearly and effectively. Skill with facilitating learning, planning, and knowledge transfer in a variety of formats (i.e. face to face, virtual, hybrid). Excellent project management, budget management, time management, and organizational skills with careful attention to detail, and a demonstrated ability to manage multi-faceted projects and perform well in a fast-paced environment. Sound and strategic judgment, ability to problem solve, and nimbleness in adapting to changing circumstances. Exceptional honesty, integrity, emotional intelligence including, critical thinking, accountability and ownership. Ability to travel up to 10-20% of the time .Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Distinguished in relevant field as demonstrated through awards, demonstrable monitoring and evaluation reporting and / or publications, and presentations. Background and / or understanding of implementation science. Ability to bring national, state, and local relevant MEL and public health partnerships to the organization. Experience with experimental or quasi-experimental research. Experience with program fidelity evaluation. Familiarity with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process. Rigorous training, applied experience and demonstrated track record in : Advanced statistical methods and statistical analysis software (SAS, R, Stata, etc.) Qualitative research methods and qualitative analysis software (NVIVO, Atlas.ti, Dedoose, etc.) Data visualization techniques and software (Tableau, Power BI)Data surveying tools (RedCap, etc.) Known for being an out of the box, innovative thinker that is comfortable with challenging the status quo.Ability to exercise discretion and diplomacy, especially in complex and confidential situations.Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and effectively on a team and with internal and external partners and diverse partners.Ability to work and manage effectively in a matrix environment including working with teams and teams of teams in order to extrapolate plans and create results through critical thinking and exercising sound judgment.Ability to model and inspire authentic leadership; and coach, manage and develop team members.Ability to makes others feel able to discuss sensitive issues without fear. A naturally empathetic leader who inspires trust among employeesExcellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and efficiently while regularly meeting deadlines.Exceptional emotional intelligence, including interpersonal skills and experience working with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.Demonstrated learning orientation.Ability to champion and manage change.Demonstrated ability to deliver with excellent quality and impact.Excellent verbal and written communication (i.e., professional correspondence, proofreading, editing) skills.Ability to effectively present information and respond to high-level inquiries from LPHI's senior leadership team, staff, community partners, partners, and members of the community.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Microsoft Outlook.Physical and Mental Requirements : Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (sitting or standing). Ability to operate a keyboard with repetitive motion. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal team members. Working Conditions : This position is based in an office or home office setting.Occasional travel may be required for training or meetings.Usual workday hours or flexible schedules can be considered. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement : Louisiana Public Health Institute is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HumanResources@lphi.org . Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement : Louisiana Public Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race (including hair texture and natural hair styles), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and religious grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity (including transgender identity, status and transitioning), gender expression and sex stereotyping, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information (including genetic information), family care or medical leave status, military caregiver status, military status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, engaging in protected communications regarding employee wages, requesting a reasonable accommodation on the basis of disability or bona fide religious belief or practice, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.
• As with all positions at LPHI, this position is funded through grant and / or contract funding, which is renewed under the provisions of the grantor of the contract. Positions are contingent upon the continuation of grant / contract funding. Salary Description $110,000 - $120,000

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000