[Jobs] Fwd: Senior Research and Evaluation position at Annie E. Casey Foundation

[Leora Lawton]

*Two Senior Associates, in Research, Evaluation and Learning*

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is seeking two seasoned *Senior Associates in
the Research, Evaluation and Learning Unit*.

The Foundation’s Research, Evaluation and Learning unit (REAL) develops and
manages a wide range of activities related to research, evaluation,
performance management, development and use of data systems and
organizational learning. The Senior Research Associate will be the lead
REAL staff person on a number of research and evaluation projects related
to human service system reform and will collaborate with other REAL Team
members to support and advance our work around performance management, data
development and organizational learning.

The first position will work primarily with the *Center for Social
Innovation supporting Casey's investment in Systems Reform.*

The second position will support the foundation's work in* advancing
economic opportunity for low-income children and their families*.


*General Research and Evaluation functions, *include*: *

   - · Working with program staff on evaluation prerequisites including
   logic model, theory of change and evaluation plan development.
   - · Advocate and secure Program Team resources and support for
   evaluation-related activities including support for grantee evaluation
   capacity.
   - · Initiating and managing evaluability assessments of Foundation
   investments in programs, system reform, influence and capacity building
   initiatives.
   - · Initiating and managing third-party comprehensive evaluations
   (including process, cost and outcome studies) of complex, multi-site policy
   reform and program initiatives.
   - · Building the capacity of Foundation grantees, partners and staff to
   constructively participate in the evaluation process and utilize evaluation
   products and services.
   - · Collaborating with Senior Research Associates who lead Child
   Welfare, Family Economic Success and Community Change research evaluation,
   for cross-project learning.

*Support and promote REAL’s unit-wide work by:*

   - · Collaborating with REAL staff in advancing the Unit-wide goals and
   strategies.
   - · Collaborating with REAL staff and consultants in projects designed
   to increase the diversity and cultural competence of researchers and
   evaluators in Casey’s fields of interest.
   - · Collaborating with REAL staff and colleagues to promote development
   of public data resources that support research, evaluation and performance
   management.
   - · Collaborating with the Senior Associate for Performance Management
   to operationalize and monitor performance measures for Casey portfolios.
   - · Collaborating with the Senior Associate for Knowledge Management to
   develop a Foundation-wide Learning Agenda designed to improve our practice
   as program officers

*Promote data-driven, research-based decision making across the Foundation
by:*

   - · Represent REAL in work groups and advisory committees, meetings and
   site visits.
   - · Collaborating with colleagues as a Research and Evaluation advisor,
   technical assistance provider and thought partner.

*Contribute to the field of Research and Evaluation by:*

   - · Representing the Foundation in Research and Evaluation meetings,
   conferences and networks and connecting the Foundation to promising
   practices and resources in the field.

*Work Environment*

   - · The work is performed primarily in an office setting with
   approximately 20 percent travel required.

*Compensation*

   - · This is an exempt position, meaning pay is on a salaried rather than
   hourly or daily basis. Starting salary is commensurate with experience and
   earnings history. A strong benefits package will be provided as well.

*Senior Associate in Juvenile Justice Qualifications *
REAL seeks candidates who have a minimum of ten years of increasingly
responsible experience in research and evaluation, with particular interest
in foundation, public sector, or non-profit settings and demonstrated
interest and expertise in the evaluation of human service systems reform
and related activities. An advanced degree in a field relevant to the
Foundation’s work is expected.

*The ideal candidate should combine*:

   - · Ph.D. preferred plus evaluation and research in: Criminal Justice,
   Psychology, Public Policy, Public Health, Mental Health, Social Psychology,
   Sociology, Economics or Social Work
   - · Experience in managing complex, multi-year projects involving
   multiple contractors and stakeholders.
   - · Experience working with public human service systems such as State
   or County Juvenile Justice systems.
   - · Demonstrated leadership in the field of study including publications
   or scientific journals and presentations at national research and
   evaluation conferences.
   - · Familiarity and practice of AEA cultural competence framework
   http://www.eval.org/ccstatement

* Technical skills and knowledge*:

   - · Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with particular
   expertise in communicating research findings, data and issues to
   non-research audiences.
   - · Strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills and
   experience with mixed methods.
   - · Substantive knowledge and expertise in relevant areas such as
   juvenile justice, human service systems practice and policy.



*Senior Associate in Advancing Economic Opportunity Qualifications*

REAL seeks candidates who have a minimum of ten years of increasingly
responsible experience in research and evaluation, with particular interest
in foundation, public sector, or non-profit settings, and demonstrated
interest and expertise in the evaluation of human service systems reform
and related activities. An advanced degree in a field relevant to the
Foundation’s work is expected. In addition,
*The ideal candidate should combine:*

   - Ph.D. preferred plus evaluation and research in: Public Policy,
   Sociology, Economics, Early Childhood or related fields.
   - · Experience in managing complex, multi-year projects involving
   multiple contractors and stakeholders
   - · Experience working with public systems and non-profit agencies that
   promote Family Economic Success through workforce, asset-building, and
   early education policies and programs.
   - · 10-15 years direct experience in evaluation design and
   implementation.
   -       Familiarity and practice of AEA cultural competence framework
   http://www.eval.org/ccstatement

*Technical skills and knowledge:*

   - · Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with particular
   expertise in communicating research findings, data, and issues to
   non-research audiences.
   - · Strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills and
   experience with mixed methods.
   - · Computer skills that encompass databases designed for routine grants
   management, reporting and correspondence and statistical analysis.
   - · Substantive knowledge and expertise in relevant areas such as
   juvenile justice, human service systems practice and policy.
   - · Familiarity with relevant national databases, on-going studies and
   technical trends.
   - · Connection to robust and diverse networks of researchers and
   evaluators in the field of study.


For more information, go to www.aecf.org



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Leora Lawton PhD
Executive Director
Berkeley Population Center
350K Barrows Hall
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(m) 510-928-7572
www.popcenter.berkeley.edu
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