Impact Evaluation Manager
Company: Sequoia Climate Foundation
Location: Irvine
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
About Us:Sequoia Climate Foundation is a new philanthropy that
seeks to decarbonize the world economy at a speed and scale equal
to the challenge. We support bold strategies and efforts that will
have both a near-term impact and the greatest probability of
long-term success. We believe that solving climate change requires
the adoption of ambitious, evidence-based policy solutions that
transform markets, advance clean technology, and lead to
large-scale change.Our focus areas include power, transportation,
buildings, industry, land use, agriculture and forestry, finance,
communications, movement building, and public engagement. Sequoia
Climate Foundation is active in major emitting geographies,
including China, the United States, India, and the European Union,
among others. We are dedicated to building the political will and
powerful coalitions needed to achieve these bold policy
solutions.About The Role:We are looking for an Impact Evaluation
Manager who will reimagine the role of impact evaluation in climate
philanthropy for Sequoia. They will develop a framework for and
lead the implementation of credible mixed-methods evaluations that
blend econometric approaches and systems thinking to support
ambitious climate action. These evaluations may weave together
quasi-experimental approaches, Blue Marble Evaluation principles
and Bayesian Contribution Tracing in novel ways. They will
co-design and co-implement targeted research on how change happens
with Sequoia's staff and partners, with a strong focus on embedding
the insights derived from evaluative thinking and research into
strategy and implementation. They will work closely with colleagues
across Sequoia Climate Foundation, as well as with external
partners, including peer funders and grantees. Location: Irvine, CA
(Preferred Location) or Washington, DCType: Hybrid Role (In-person
at our Irvine, CA location and Remote)Compensation: $180,000
annuallyWhat You Will Do:
- Co-design and implement a novel framework for the use of impact
evaluation in philanthropic decision-making that aligns with
Sequoia's broader Evidence and Learning agenda.
- Lead quantitative and mixed methods approach to evaluate the
systems-wide impact of climate mitigation actions, with a focus on
the speed, scale, likelihood of success, and cost of emissions
reductions.
- Supports the development and execution of Sequoia's strategies,
goals, policies, and initiatives.
- Collaborates closely with Sequoia's Operations team with a
specific focus on areas where the Evidence and Learning portfolio
interacts with our operations functions.
- Engages with the Evidence and Learning Community of aligned
donors and practitioners working to advance the goals of
Sequoia.
- Identifies partners and collaborations to advance grantmaking
strategies, including, as appropriate, active participation in
collaboratives, conferences, and workshops.
- Foster a culture of iterative experimentation and learning
among Sequoia staff and our partner by providing technical support,
guidance, and thought leadership on novel uses of impact evaluation
to inform decision-making.
- Informed by targeted impact evaluations and portfolio-wide
Bayesian-probability models and monitoring, lead the development &
implementation of Sequoia's impact reporting.
- Coordinate evaluation processes across Sequoia Climate
Foundation's program teams. What You Will Bring:
- Advanced Degree in science, economics, or mathematics
required.
- A minimum of seven years working in climate change or a
similarly complex field (e.g., international development,
biodiversity conservation, humanitarian aid) is required.
- Experience with econometric approaches to impact evaluation is
required.
- Experience in systems thinking and systems change approaches to
evaluation is highly preferred.What You Will Enjoy:You will be a
part of an organization that promotes positive change in the world
to minimize the impacts of climate change. We provide competitive
wages, health, and wellness benefits, paid vacation, holidays, and
other perks to promote work/life harmony. We operate in a hybrid
model, which means both workdays from home and in the office
located in Irvine, California.Additional Information:COVID-19
Update: Sequoia Climate Foundation requires its employees to be
fully vaccinated and up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines unless
they are approved for an exemption as allowed under federal and
applicable state law. Unless approved for an exemption, new hires
must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination at the time of hire, and
offers of employment will be contingent on compliance with Sequoia
Climate Foundation's COVID-19 vaccination policy.We believe in
cultivating teams with diverse backgrounds and offering equal
opportunities. We strive to create a welcoming, inclusive
environment where every team member feels valued, and diversity is
celebrated. Sequoia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender
identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability,
age, or legally protected status.
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