Global MEL Program Manager (Flexible Hours)

I Aps; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

i-APS has been contracted to support ILAB with on-demand monitoring, evaluation, and data services across multiple regions. The Project Manager will oversee deliverables, staff, and subcontractors, ensuring high-quality outputs on schedule and within budget.

Candidates must hold US work authorization, have 5+ years in contract management and MEL, and be fluent in English to coordinate with stakeholders and ILAB staff. This is a full-time role based in the United States with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• At least 5 years of contract management experience in an international development context.
• At least 5 years of experience performing and overseeing multiple MEL services.
• At least 5 years of experience with administrative responsibilities, including meeting deadlines and overseeing deliverables.
• At least 5 years of experience building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to produce high-quality deliverables in English on deadline.

Responsibilities

• Hold primary responsibility for ensuring all deliverables are of the highest quality, on time and within budget.
• Manage workflow across specialists, subcontractors, and others contributing to the work.
• Act with full authority for i-APS on contract matters related to daily operations.
• Identify problems, recommend resolutions, and manage the project team.
• Provide quality control and plan/assign tasks to the evaluation team.
• Serve as liaison with the COR and each evaluation’s key contact.
• Review evaluation work and engage clients on program and technical issues.
• Provide technical assistance to ILAB and project staff.
• Identify and address technical areas of each evaluation and monitor performance and quality.
• Prepare staffing and project plans and implement quality control standards.
• Submit monthly progress reports and final deliverables.
• Remain available during fieldwork hours per schedule.

Skills

Contract management

M&E services

Stakeholder relations

Project leadership

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

i-APS has been contracted to support ILAB with on-demand monitoring, evaluation, and data services across multiple regions. The Project Manager will oversee deliverables, staff, and subcontractors, ensuring high-quality outputs on schedule and within budget.

Candidates must hold US work authorization, have 5+ years in contract management and MEL, and be fluent in English to coordinate with stakeholders and ILAB staff. This is a full-time role based in the United States with flexible hours.