Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Program Associate
Washington D.C. Metro Area
Data – MEL /
Full Time /
Remote
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Location
Preference is for someone based in the Washington, DC metro area, but remote work within the US is possible. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship.
What will you do?
The Program Associate will support Bixal’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) group within the Data Practice. S/he will provide administrative, technical, and business development support.
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.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical support on projects, including programming surveys, developing Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations matrices, analyzing qualitative or quantitative data, creating data visualizations, and conducting desk research.
- Draft and edit evaluation documents and reports and/or PowerPoints for project teams
- Support business development process, including drafting proposal responses, updating corporate capability statements, and arranging discussions with partners.
- Assist different teams in recruiting and hiring consultants and/or subject matter experts for various tasks, including screening candidates, writing terms of reference, and processing purchase orders/billing.
- Provide administrative and logistical support to project teams, including developing consulting agreements and arranging travel, hotels, visas, and insurance for traveling team members.
- Schedule meetings and take notes during presentations and/or trainings.
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least 2 years of professional work experience
- Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work independently in a non-typical office environment
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work hours that suit clients or consultants in other time zones
- Ability to follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to learn
Nice to Have
- Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Public Health, or a related subject
- Professional work experience within the international development field
- Work or study experience abroad
- Coursework in international development
- Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative analysis software, such as Stata, R, Dedoose, or Atlas. ti
$65,000 - $70,000 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.
