Seefar, a leading global organisation focused on empowering communities through evidence-based interventions, is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. This role offers a unique opportunity for professionals passionate about international development, migration, and data-driven decision-making. The position is offered on a contractor basis, with a monthly fee ranging from EUR 4,254 to EUR 4,863, and is initially a six-month engagement with potential for extension. The role is fully remote, with a preference for candidates based in Europe or MENA time zones, and reports directly to the Head of Technical Services.
About Seefar
Seefar’s vision is a world where everyone can contribute to communities that are stable and just. To achieve this, the organisation designs and delivers innovative services that enable individuals to expand their choices and seize opportunities. Recent initiatives include:
- Digitalising return and reintegration services for migrants in Sweden.
- Developing a bespoke referral platform for Afghans, Ethiopians, and Eritreans considering irregular migration.
- Building a talent pipeline of STEM professionals in Nigeria for work in Germany and Ireland.
- Gamifying educational outreach in Morocco.
Seefar’s services span informational, behavioural, psychosocial, and digital interventions. Central to its work is a robust system of research, monitoring, evaluation, and learning, designed to ensure the highest impact.
With a team of over 100 consultants, Seefar tackles high-impact, complex problems for governments and delivers research and advisory services through its sister company, Farsight Global.
Key Responsibilities
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will play a pivotal role in project delivery, research, and internal learning:
Project Delivery and Research (70%)
- Lead design and implementation of research and evaluation activities across diverse projects.
- Develop theories of change, monitoring frameworks, and produce high-quality mixed-methods research.
- Manage key outputs, including survey instruments, field protocols, data analysis, and final reports.
- Train field officers, monitor data quality, and oversee field teams.
- Ensure projects remain aligned with donor requirements and operational goals.
- Review statistical outputs and extract actionable insights from large datasets.
- Communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Methods and Statistical Analysis (20%)
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, including causal inference, regression modeling, and data triangulation.
- Advise on sampling strategies and ensure adherence to research standards.
- Utilize statistical tools such as R, Stata, or Python for data cleaning, analysis, and visualization.
- Support team members to maintain high-quality evidence across projects.
Internal Learning and Quality (10%)
- Contribute to Seefar’s evolving research, monitoring, and evaluation strategies.
- Identify new methods, tools, or AI-assisted research approaches.
- Improve internal monitoring systems and data quality tools.
- Manage training for enumerators and partner organizations.
- Engage in peer review and internal learning processes.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a skilled monitoring and evaluation professional, comfortable working with complex data and managing field teams across geographies. Key attributes include:
- Strong quantitative skills and knowledge of causal inference.
- Experience applying data insights to real-world policy and programmatic questions.
- Adaptability to steep learning curves and complex environments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams globally, including in Addis, Vienna, Erbil, or London.
Essential Qualifications
- Academic background in economics, statistics, public policy, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum of four years’ professional experience in research or evaluation, particularly in international development, migration, or fragile contexts.
- Proficiency with R, Stata, or Python for statistical analysis, including data cleaning, regression, and interpretation.
- Familiarity with mixed-methods research approaches and data triangulation.
- Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports and present findings clearly.
- Strong attention to detail and rigor in data management and reporting.
- Experience coordinating field teams, data collectors, and partners.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Work Environment and Culture
Seefar offers a dynamic and multicultural work environment emphasizing innovation, trust, and autonomy. Positive aspects of working at Seefar include:
- Exposure to diverse perspectives and international collaboration.
- Opportunities for innovation and experimentation in program delivery.
- Travel and discovery across project sites.
- Challenging projects that stretch professional capabilities.
Challenges include coordinating across time zones, balancing unexpected tasks, and prioritizing multiple demands while maintaining clear communication in a remote setting.
Career Growth
Seefar conducts biannual talent reviews, providing structured feedback and career development support. Former colleagues have transitioned to high-profile roles in organizations such as Amazon, Clear Global, UNDP, and Outward Bound Canada, or started their own ventures.
Application Process
Candidates are invited to apply via Seefar’s online application form by midnight CET, 15th April 2026. Eligible applicants will be invited to complete an initial culture and values assessment. Applicants are encouraged to review the fee range, independent contractor status, and Seefar’s values before applying.
Seefar provides a unique opportunity for monitoring and evaluation professionals to apply their skills in impactful, globally significant projects, combining analytical rigor with real-world policy influence.
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