Program Director P17

## Program Director P17

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** Job Title
** Program Director P17
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Agrilife Research
** Department
* * Ciap - International Ag Program
** Proposed Minimum Salary**$10,833.33 monthly
** Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
**** About Texas A&M Agri Life
** Texas A&M Agri Life is comprised of the following Texas A&M University System members:
* Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service
* Texas A&M Agri Life Research
* College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University
* Texas A&M Forest Service
* Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory As the nation’s largest most comprehensive agriculture program, Texas A&M Agri Life brings together a college and four state agencies focused on agriculture and life sciences within The Texas A&M University System. With over 5,000 employees and a presence in every county across the state, Texas A&M Agri Life is uniquely positioned to improve lives, environments and the Texas economy through education, research, extension and service.

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* you* can be a part of Agri Life and make a difference in the world!
** Position Information
**** Responsibilities:
** Strategic Evidence & Learning Leadership
* Lead WSE’s transition from traditional MEL toward a strategic evidence, learning, and analytics function
* Advise senior leadership on program performance, emerging risks, and strategic decision-making using data-driven insights
* Develop frameworks linking scholarship outputs to long-term outcomes, including employment, leadership, and self-sufficiency
* Establish and operationalize a program-wide learning agenda

Data Analytics, Systems & Innovation
* Lead quantitative and qualitative analysis across multi-country student cohorts and institutional partners
* Conduct longitudinal and cohort-based analyses to assess program effectiveness and impact
* Design and oversee integrated MEL and analytics systems, dashboards, automated workflows, and reporting tools
* Introduce innovative approaches, including workflow automation, AI-assisted analysis, and predictive analytics where appropriate
* Ensure data systems are scalable, secure, and aligned with donor and program requirements

Donor Reporting & Evaluation & Learning
* Lead preparation of analytical reports and performance updates for the U.S. Department of State and other stakeholders
* Ensure all reporting is technically sound, policy-relevant, and defensible
* Design and oversee evaluations, research initiatives, and learning activities to support program adaptation and future planning
* Present findings to senior audiences, including donors, embassies, and partner institutions
* Contribute to external communications that position WSE as a leader in evidence-based programming

Team Leadership & Data Governance
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to MEL staff, including strengthening analytical and critical thinking skills
* Strengthen organizational capacity in data quality assurance, evidence-based decision-making, and data interpretation
* Establish protocols for data quality, validation, governance, confidentiality, and compliance across program systems
* Ensure alignment with U.S. Government standards and best practices related to data integrity and reporting
* Supervise and provide technical leadership and mentorship to the MEL team
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* Required Qualifications:

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* -Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
-Ten years of related experience.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

**-Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Monitoring & Evaluation, Economics, Sociology, Data Science, Statistics, or related field.

-12–15 years of progressively senior experience in MEL, research, analytics, or evidence generation within international development programs.
** Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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* -Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

-Effective verbal and written communication skills.

-Strong public speaking, organizational, leadership, and supervisory skills.

-Maintains attention to detail and…