Program Director – Strategic Evidence & Learning

About the role

The Program Director P17 will lead the transition of the WSE program from traditional monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) to a strategic evidence, learning, and analytics function. Reporting to senior leadership, the role shapes data‑driven decision‑making and ensures program impact across multi‑country student cohorts.

Key responsibilities

• Lead strategic evidence and learning initiatives, advising senior leadership on performance, risks, and decisions.
• Develop frameworks linking scholarship outputs to long‑term outcomes such as employment and self‑sufficiency.
• Design and manage integrated MEL and analytics systems, dashboards, automated workflows, and reporting tools.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, longitudinal cohort studies, and predictive analytics.
• Prepare analytical reports for the U.S. Department of State and other donors, ensuring technical soundness and policy relevance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to MEL staff, strengthening analytical and critical‑thinking capabilities.

Required profile

• Proven experience advising senior leadership on program performance using data‑driven insights.
• Strong background in MEL, quantitative and qualitative research, and impact evaluation.
• Experience managing multi‑country programs and collaborating with institutional partners.
• Demonstrated ability to design and oversee data governance, quality assurance, and scalable data systems.

Required skills

• Data analytics and quantitative analysis
• Qualitative research methods
• Dashboard development and reporting tools
• Automation of workflows and predictive analytics

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary
• Opportunity to influence a national agricultural research program
• Collaborative environment within Texas A&M AgriLife Research