Global MEL Manager, Ocean Resources & Governance

Waitt Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical benefits

401k match

Health Savings Account

Incentive plan

Donation match

Job summary

The Waitt Institute in San Diego, CA, invites applicants for the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager role. The position, full-time, reports to the VP of Ocean Science and supports MEL across ecosystems, fisheries, socio-economics, and governance in BPC programs.

Expect up to 30% international travel to partner countries. Qualifications include 5+ years in marine resources or related fields, strong research and data interpretation skills, and a graduate degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in marine resources, fisheries, socioeconomics, or related topics with MEL program design and application.
• Experience designing monitoring frameworks/indicators, data collection, evaluation, and governance data interpretation for management decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of country-specific MEL strategies with goals, indicators, monitoring approaches, and processes.
• Coordinate MEL activities with government agencies, communities, NGOs, and international partners; including research design and data handling.
• Manage contractors and consultants with budgeting, work-planning, and deliverables tracking.
• Organize program management systems, tracking tools, and internal documentation.
• Travel internationally up to 30% to support in-country meetings and activities.

Skills

MEL design

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Research design

Data analysis tools

Job description

The Waitt Institute in San Diego, CA, invites applicants for the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager role. The position, full-time, reports to the VP of Ocean Science and supports MEL across ecosystems, fisheries, socio-economics, and governance in BPC programs.

Expect up to 30% international travel to partner countries. Qualifications include 5+ years in marine resources or related fields, strong research and data interpretation skills, and a graduate degree preferred.