Senior Project Coordinator, Evidence and Learning

At a Glance

Role: Senior Project Coordinator, Evidence & Learning

Location: Remote within the USA

Reports to: Senior Director of Evidence & Learning

Required Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, statistics, public health, international development, or related areas, plus 1-2 years of practical, specialized work experience in administration and /or knowledge management, OR Associate’s degree with 3-5 years equivalent work experience.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer.

Travel: Up to 5 percent of the time in domestic and international contexts.

Estimated Hiring Range: $60,000.00 – $68,000.00

The Job:

World Vision is looking for a Senior Project Coordinator to provide administrative and knowledge management support for our dynamic Evidence and Learning team. The individual will be interested in pursuing a career in Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (DMERL) and willing to start at an entry-level.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, devotions, chapel, prayer, worship); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within the scope of role.
• Enhance and maintain the team’s SharePoint site by regular updates.
• Evaluating the project process and ensuring project deadlines are met. May include tracking invoices and payments for specific projects.
• Develop/lead processes or guidance that help the team work efficiently. This may range from improving or shepherding contracting processes, to developing simple to follow knowledge management practices (i.e., maintain team library files), event planning (i.e., brown bags, retreats, forums, etc.).
• Identify and analyze any project reporting discrepancies, noting areas for opportunity that may require further follow-up and make decisions to resolve issues and prevent problems in the future.
• Interact with internal and external contacts to enhance relationships and ensure accountability and goal definition.
• Actively engage in and contribute to the development and implementation of team goals, strategies and activities.
• Perform complex and diverse administrative duties directly related to the achievement of team goals and strategies that involve high-level contacts and exposure to sensitive information, necessitating considerable use of tact, diplomacy, discretion, and judgement.
• Prepare and/or edit internal and external presentations, reports, papers, drafts as needed.
• Participate in various team, client or vendor meetings as needed.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member on assigned projects, including providing support as an assistant on various initiatives. This role requires actively participating in team efforts, contributing to group tasks, and assisting other project members to ensure collective goals are achieved.
• Maintain awareness of corporate goals, objectives, organizational announcements, and activities. Reference and follow organizational policies and procedures, seeking clarity as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Bring These Skills:

Technical skills:

• Experience in conducting literature reviews, data collection, and synthesis. Ability to manage and organize large sets of data and information efficiently.
• Analytical skills. Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative data effectively.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques to communicate insights clearly.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced skills in Excel, and potentially other statistical or programming tools (e.g., SPSS, R, Python). Other useful software applications are a plus e.g., Atlas.ti, NVivo, MaxQDA, Dedoose, or data visualization software such as Tableau, Power BI.

Administrative Proficiency:

• Capable of handling administrative tasks such as scheduling, preparing documents, and managing contracts and agreements.
• Ability to create and document workflows and processes, helping to streamline team operations and enhance efficiency.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, especially in data management, document preparation, and editing.
• Effective Communication:
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise guidelines, reports, and correspondence.

Team Collaboration:

• Experience working collaboratively in a team setting, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to assist other team members as needed.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Highly organized
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent research and writing skills
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to transform simple direction and tasks into a completed project
• Attention to detail
• Ability to balance multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills and ability to articulate ideas and influence
• Maintain confidentiality
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Cross-cultural communication skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Planning and organization skills
• Organizational awareness
• Ability to work on a computer and with Microsoft programs
• Organize and manage information and resources

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, statistics, public health, international development, or related areas, plus 1-2 years of practical, specialized work experience in related area.

OR

Associate’s degree or equivalent (four years) work experience. In addition to education or educational equivalent, requires practical, specialized work experience in project coordination/budget oversight or related area; 3-5 years.

Salary Range & Benefits:

• WVUS Pay Grade Level: 221
• The estimated hiring range is $60,000.00 – $68,000.00
• The full range for this position is $54,788.07 – $82,182.10
• This range applies to locations with a market similar to our Washington D.C. office. A different range may apply based on your work location.
• Job offers are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity.
• Please indicate the range you are targeting during the application process.
• In addition, we have a robust and comprehensive benefits package to round our total compensation package. Click here to learn more.
• Additionally, merit, auto allowance, and relocation may be available to eligible employees based on existing plans.

Where This Job Could Take Your Career:

This role is an administrative position with opportunities to get a high-level perspective on development and the international programs group. This job is an opportunity to build a career in Design, Monitoring, Research, Learning, and Analytics. You’ll be part of World Vision USA as well as part of the larger World Vision International Partnership. Globally, we have over 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries (~1,000 staff with World Vision US).

About World Vision:

We’re a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For nearly 70 years, World Vision has followed Jesus’ example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith.

What Happens Next?

Applications are reviewed weekly. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an initial phone conversation with a recruiter. If questions arise on our end about your application, we will message you to learn more. We encourage you to submit a PDF resume and a cover letter! Our goal is to fill this vacancy with the right person in the shortest amount of time. All interviews will be virtual at this time.