Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist
United States
Data – MEL /
Full Time /
Remote
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Location
This role can work remotely from anywhere in the USA. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.
What will you do?
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist will support projects within Bixal’s Data practice area. The MEL Specialist will provide technical and management expertise to a portfolio of international and domestic projects and provide limited business development support. This is a full-time position.
All roles at Bixal will:
- Participate in client events and forums to positively represent the organization and develop and maintain relationships with the industry.
- As appropriate, play an active role in new client acquisition by supporting business development initiatives to enhance and grow Bixal's business in each of the areas that it works.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in social sciences, such as international relations, political science, economics, or related subject, with technical training in MEL
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in MEL or data analyst roles
- Strong qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis skills, including knowledge of data management, analysis, and visualization software (e.g. Stata, Atlas.ti, Tableau, etc.)
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills, including expert cross-cultural communication skills
- Strong cultural competence and ability to work flexible hours to accommodate clients or consultants in other time zones
- Working experience of USAID
- Knowledge of US Government regulations, including contracting mechanisms and budgeting process.
- A self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize assignments to meet required deadlines
- Curiosity and willingness to learn
- A commitment to advancing a diverse and inclusive work environment
- Open to travel internationally and domestic 20% of the time
Nice to haves
- Proficiency in a foreign language
- Experience implementing projects in Asia or Africa
$80,000 - $95,000 a year
Perks & benefits
Competitive base salary
Flex hours
Work from home flexibility
401K with matching incentive
Parental Leave
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Flex Spending Account
Company provided short-term disability
Company provided life insurance
Commuter benefits
Generous PTO
11 Paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
New Business Incentive Bonus
Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.
Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.
