ABOUT THE Y

At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. A community not-for-profit organisation with 17 million participations annually across Australia. 5,500 staff and volunteers serve at more than 150 locations every day. We partner with government and private capital to deliver programs and services that include community recreation, adventure and stadium sports, camping, learn to swim, children's programs, early learning, youth services, retirement living, disability services and social enterprises.

Our vision is simple – Amplify Your Voice. Shape Our Community. Challenge Our World.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Manager – Social Impact & Evaluation, you will lead and support the Sector in a phased rollout of the sector level Measurement, Evaluation and Learning framework, over 2021- 2024. This will include capability building of staff, specialist support to key business units and implementation of data systems that will be needed to ensure a successful implementation.

Together with the social impact and evaluation team, you will support the ongoing development, implementation and continuous improvement of a whole of Social Impact Measurement (SIM) strategy, including collecting data against the “Y five outcomes” and supporting the development of organisational policies, practices and standards, to ensure a coordinated and best practice culture in social impact measurement.

This position is being offered on a full-time fixed-term basis until 2024. Work flexibly, blending your time working from home with regular days in the office (Carlton). You’ll also have regular visits to our Metro and regional sites.

KEY DELIVERABLES INCLUDE:

• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework
• Culture and Capacity Building
• Strategic Planning
• Management of Impact

ABOUT YOU

You will have demonstrated extensive experience leading MEL of programs and projects in the not for profit sectors and ideally will have the following skills:

• Strong demonstrated ability in building organisational evaluation culture, including building the capacity of staff at all levels in the use of monitoring and evaluation approaches, with experience in organisational change, coaching, facilitation and the delivery of hands-on practical training in evaluation
• Extensive knowledge of MEL theories and methods, and program logic/ theory of change and related approaches, including practical and adaptable methods, for use in busy and dynamic service delivery organisations
• Demonstrated experience in using qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis and writing visual and engaging evaluation reports.
• Demonstrated experience in working as part of high performing team in the social impact space
• Demonstrated experience of partnership and relationship building with universities and key academics
• Computer literacy and prior experience using a range of office software including Word, Excel and Teams and digital MEL methods

QUALIFICATIONS & LICENCES

• Tertiary qualification in Social work, Human service, Public health or related discipline.
• Qualifications in an area related to YMCA Business Units work, such as public health, education or social sector.
• A post-graduate qualification in evaluation or relevant research subject, and/or equivalent experience in conducting evaluations.
• At least 5 years' experience working as an evaluator.
• A demonstrated ability to write successful funding proposals and excellent Impact / Evaluation reports.
• Current Full Victorian Drivers Licence

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

BENEFITS

At the YMCA, we value our people. Working for us means you’ll enjoy great work/life balance and a range of benefits which improve your wellbeing and help you develop as an individual, such as:

• Flexible working and rostering arrangements
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Opportunities for career development and growth
• Free access to YMCA programs and facilities

HOW TO APPLY

Working for the YMCA is a rewarding and challenging experience for those with a positive attitude, zest for life and who seek to contribute to the bigger picture. If this is you, click the Apply button or email [email protected] using the subject line: Social Impact & Evaluation Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs for further information.

A position description is attached.