Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist
United States
Data – MEL /
Full Time /
What will you do?
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist will support projects within Bixal’s MEL, program delivery, and data analytics practice areas. The MEL Specialist will provide MEL subject matter expertise to a portfolio of international projects and provide limited business development support. This is a full-time position.
Location:
100% remote. May require international travel up to 15% annually.
Responsibilities:
- Provide MEL technical and management subject matter expertise to a portfolio of international and domestic MEL activities
- Act as a team member on evaluations and assessments, contributing to study design, data collection, analysis, and reporting
- Contribute to the development of MEL plans for projects, including the development of indicators, indicator tracking systems, data collection instruments and protocols; data management, and data quality assurance
- Support collaboration, learning, and adaptation (CLA), knowledge management, and capacity building for USAID and other clients
- Prepare high quality reports and other technical deliverables that meet client specifications and promote use of MEL findings
- Support the development and delivery of MEL trainings
- Support new business and proposal development by writing inputs for technical proposals, reviewing draft proposals, and coordinating with finance team to develop proposal budgets
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 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
- Knowledge of US Government and other donor regulations
- 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
Nice to have:
- Professional proficiency in a foreign language, highly preferred
Perks & Benefits:
Competitive base salary
Flex hours
Work from home flexibility
401K with matching incentive
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 referral 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.
