The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
Background/IRC Summary: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) reponds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, eduation, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. The IRC has been operating in Thailand since 1975 and currently provides assistance to displaced persons in Tak, Kanchanaburi, Ratchaburi and Mae Hong Son provinces
Job Overview/Summary: Reporting directly to the MEAL Coordinator, the Data Officer will works in close collaboration with program teams to optimize monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning capacities and opportunities of the IRC mission to ensure high-quality programming for the clients we serve and support the global ambitions of IRC Strategy 100, and the Country Strategic Action Plan.
Under the direct supervision of MEAL Coordinator, this position is responsible for supporting all M&E related assignments of the IRC Thailand Program to ensure all M&E related activities aligned with the IRC Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) standards. The position supports MEAL team on development and implementation of the country program monitoring and evaluation framework to ensure quality, timely, accurate and utility information in support of implementation of the program sector activities.
This position operates within the Thailand MEAL team, supporting programs across multiple sectors and geographic locations along the Thailand-Myanmar border.
Major Responsibilities:
Data Management and Quality Assurance
Assist with regular updating on archiving projects M&E key documents, guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations in shared drive or box.
Participate in implementation of data collection methodologies and data quality control tools including a data collection sheet, about timing and frequency of data collection.
Provide input in development/adaptation of M&E tools and data collection tools.
Conduct post distribution monitoring, data verification and analysis for project data.
Strictly follow documentation procedures in accord with M&E guidelines.
Assist in any project assessment, surveys, operational research and field testing of M&E tools and systems as needed.
Work with MEAL Manager on field monitoring and evaluation to ensure quality project activities and develop propositions for improvement.
Develop and maintain databases and dashboards in collaboration with the MEAL Manager and MEAL Coordinator to enhance the visualization for project progress tracking.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Reporting and Compliance
Provide technical input on donor reporting in accordance with standardized M&E templates and ensure all M&E reports are produced with highest quality and submitted in a timely manner.
Regular update the project indicator tracking sheets in collaboration with program activities.
Support the implementation of accountability mechanisms to integrate community feedback into project planning, implementation and evaluation.
Capacity Building
Provide the job support to program and partners’ staff, and design training on data quality, management and analysis based on staff and M&E training needs and conduct follow-up of each training.
Assist technical managers and senior managers in providing technical oversight for the quality control of programs
Human Resources
Promote the growth and development of others in IRC teams and partners in MEAL; support capacity-building initiatives for team members and partner organizations to strengthen knowledge and skills in MEAL and data management.
Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of M&E/MEAL Assistant, field incentive workers and enumerators.
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to: MEAL Coordinator
Position directly supervises: N/A
Indirect Reporting: N/A
Other Internal and/or external contacts:
Internal: Technical Coordinators and Managers; Operations; Grants Team; Finance Coordinator; relevant Regional/HQ-based colleagues.
External: Partner organizations and their M&E staff; government counterparts; clients; external consultants (supervision in partnership with technical coordinators as relevant).
Job Requirements:
Data Officer has:
A University degree in a relevant field (such as statistics, data management, computer science, social science, public health, development economics, or related) a technical degree together with additional relevant work experience may substitute for education.
A Minimum of three years of working experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning and information management systems functions, preferably in humanitarian or development contexts.
Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including logical models, conceptual frameworks, and assessment/evaluation.
Experience of implementing beneficiary complaint and feedback mechanisms.
Proficiency with mobile data collection (CommCare, Kobo, ODK Collect), Microsoft Excel, and Power BI. Knowledge of GIS, or statistical software (SPSS, Stata) are assets.
Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of staff and partners.
Self-motivated and pro-active attitude with good organization, planning, and analytic skills, including prioritizing work, multi-tasking
Willingness to travel to field areas along the Thailand-Myanmar border (approximately 30%).
Fluency in English (written and spoken) required; proficiency in Karen and/or Burmese strongly preferred.
Certificates or Licenses: N/A
Working Environment: The position will be based at the IRC office in Mae Sot District, Tak Province, with the possibility of travel to other areas of work in different provinces.
Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability and Equality. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding (including PSEAH, Adult Safeguarding and Child Safeguarding), Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 24 March 2026
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
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