Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
Duration: Full-time, fixed-term contract (24 months)
Reporting to: Head of International Migration
The Irish Red Cross Society (IRC) is part of the world’s largest independent humanitarian network, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The IRC is committed to and bound by, its Fundamental Principles of Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity and Universality. The vision of the Irish Red Cross is to be a leading humanitarian organisation, providing impartial services and support to vulnerable communities both at home and abroad. Our mission is to identify and deliver humanitarian assistance to those who are most in need.
Migration is a priority focus for the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement internationally as well as for the IRC in Ireland. Ireland, along with other countries, has experienced considerably more inward migration in recent years from people in need of protection and, as a result, is challenged to respond with appropriate supports for all affected. The IRC has worked on migration for several years and is considered a key actor in responding to the humanitarian needs of refugees/ migrants seeking protection and a future in Ireland, with programming in the areas of resettlement and responding to the Ukraine crisis, among others.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The ME Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the monitoring and evaluation function across all programmes in the Migration Department. The Coordinator will ensure that ME is undertaken to the highest technical standard within the Department, that there is a strong analysis available and that this analysis is contributing to high quality programming. The role will contribute to the ongoing development of the organisational ME agenda.
ROLE RESPONSIBLILTIES
ME Framework Design
Develop the overall framework for project ME systems in collaboration with programme and IT/Data colleagues, including requirements identifying baseline data, data collection methods, monitoring processes and evaluation approaches.
Provide guidance on design of “SMART” objectives, logic models, monitoring frameworks, and evaluation plans during annual work-planning process
Ensure that programmes can identify and collect accurate data for the purpose of programme management.
Support design and development of new programme initiatives, ensuring they contain strong ME components.
Supporting Data Collection
Support the IT and Data team to further develop monitoring systems and efficient data collection.
Analyse data for accuracy, flag validation or quality issues, and contribute to enhancing the system.
Support the IT and Data team in further developing tracking tools against key indicators as needed.
Support programme progress reporting for weekly, monthly, quarterly reports and highlight areas which are off track.
Facilitating Evidence Based Learning
Ensure monitoring and data collection is contributing to an evidence-based learning environment.
Develop assessment tools for programme staff, partners and government response.
Responsible for leading the developing a cohesive system of learning.
Conduct field visits for data validation and to monitor the completeness of the data sets.
Facilitate learning processes for the team, creating awareness of the data and building on positive examples.
Accountability
Design and develop an accountability mechanism to ensure programme clients / beneficiaries can engage with, provide feedback and/or make complaints on their programme experience.
Ensure that programme clients / beneficiaries have a means to access timely information on the programme and supports being provided.
Provide data and analysis on the overall programme to enable accountability to management, donors and the public.
Support the development of programme reports for management, donors and other stakeholders as relevant.
Coordination
Communicate with internal stakeholders on ME and relevant cross-cutting issues.
Supervise the ME team (currently on ME officer) and/or short-term research/data collection staff, if and when applicable.
Ensure that ME reports and material are presented to the highest standard for relevant stakeholders.
Organisationally
Ensure compliance with required internal and external policies and procedures.
Work actively towards the achievement of the Irish Red Cross goals.
Abide by and uphold the Principles of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.
Undertake any other reasonable work-related duties and responsibilities assigned by the line manager that are consistent with the nature of the job and level of responsibility.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Essential Criteria
Third level qualification in relevant fields preferably in statistics, public health, international law or international development.
Five years’ experience working with or monitoring work delivered in refugee support and housing.
Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, purposeful sampling, etc) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
Proven experience of preparing comprehensive ME reports.
Strong interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to interact in a professional capacity with a diverse range of management and stakeholders.
Ability to work under pressure and meet set deadlines.
Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently.
Ability to maintain strict compliance protecting confidential, sensitive information and materials.
Fluent levels of English, written and conversational.
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of the work of the Irish Red Cross.
Experience of working with volunteers.
Ability to speak additional languages e.g. Ukrainian, Russian, Arabic, Dari and Pashto, would be an advantage.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The Irish Red Cross offers the following benefits in addition to salary
Up to 5% employers' matching contribution to a company contributory pension scheme.
Closure of the office on Good Friday, plus two additional ‘privilege days’ to be used at Easter and Christmas respectively.
Death in Service benefit of four times salary
Flexible working hours, including opportunities for hybrid working.
Further education, training and learning supports
Professional subscriptions (as applicable)
Travel (bike-to-work schemes/tax saver commuter tickets)
The Irish Red Cross is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We welcome applications for people from all sections of the community, irrespective of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the Traveller community.
This role requires applicants to have the right to work in Ireland.
Closing date is 6pm on 25th August 2026. It is intended to hold interviews for this role week beginning 31st August 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications may be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the closing date may be brought forward accordingly.
Shortlisting for interview will be on the basis of the essential and desirable criteria for this role.
