Impact Measurement & Learning Manager — Housing Finance

Habitat for Humanity International - HQ; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity International seeks a Manager, IMM/MEARL to design and execute an impact measurement system for the MicroBuild Initiative, connecting investment and technical assistance to credible evidence of change at household and systemic levels.

You will lead data collection workflows, manage external research, and ensure consistent indicator data across platforms, collaborating with investors, donors, and partners.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, statistics, evaluation, public policy, or related discipline.
• Eight+ years of experience in impact measurement and monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
• Experience designing impact measurement/MEARL frameworks for funds or private sector programs, including theory of change, indicators, and reporting.
• Experience collaborating with external fund managers or implementing partners.
• Experience commissioning and managing independent client outcome studies and evaluations.
• Experience with microfinance or financial inclusion program evaluation.
• Strong written and oral English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design a rigorous, practical impact measurement framework.
• Develop the IMM/MEARL plan, including theory of change, indicators, data collection methods and responsibilities.
• Lead the development of household outcomes measures.
• Align the Initiative’s approach with UN SDGs, IRIS+, HIPSO, and Impact Management principles.
• Establish baselines and measure changes in institutional practices and housing portfolios.
• Coordinate with fund manager to integrate reporting requirements and data provenance.
• Translate findings into clear insights for investors, donors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative research

Data analysis

Excel

English communication

Education

Master’s degree in economics or related field

Tools

IRIS+

Operating Principles for Impact Management

Impact Performance Reporting Norms

Job description

Habitat for Humanity International seeks a Manager, IMM/MEARL to design and execute an impact measurement system for the MicroBuild Initiative, connecting investment and technical assistance to credible evidence of change at household and systemic levels.

You will lead data collection workflows, manage external research, and ensure consistent indicator data across platforms, collaborating with investors, donors, and partners.