Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor

Church-World-Service

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Sick Days Off

Life Insurance

Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Church World Service is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor in New York to lead the design and delivery of agency-wide impact indicators and learning systems. You will work with program teams to build data collection, reporting, and knowledge management strategies, provide training, and ensure high-quality MEL across projects.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 7+ years of MEL experience, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in MEL tools such as logical

Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Development, Social Sciences, Public Health, or related discipline).
Minimum 7 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning in an international non-profit context.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in MEL methodologies and tools (e.g., logical frameworks, theory of change, data visualization).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
Proficiency in statistical software (SPSS, Stata, PowerBI) and data management systems.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in the design and implementation of agency-wide impact indicators frameworks.
Define data collection systems and guide program focal points on data collection.
Provide training and technical assistance on the impact framework implementation.
Advise on knowledge sharing across geographies and programmatic areas; develop strategy and plan.
Develop guidelines and training materials: MEL templates, program design guidelines, and learning hubs.
Design MEL frameworks for programs and ensure quality of impact measurement and reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative work in multicultural环境

MEL methodologies

Data visualization

Data management

Ability to work with diverse teams

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SPSS

Stata

PowerBI

Job description

Overview

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor will play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness and impact of our programs. This position will involve developing and implementing robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems to track progress, measure outcomes, and inform strategic decision-making. The MEL Advisor will work closely with program teams to foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement. The MEL Advisor will be the focal point for the implementation of CWS agency-wide impact framework and developing a CWS MEL, programs learning and knowledge management strategy and plan.

About CWS

Imagine waking up every morning with the chance to change someone's life. Imagine knowing your efforts willbenefitboth your career and our neighbors around the world. At CWS, our team knows they are making a difference every day. Whether you're in our U.S.-based offices supporting refugees, asylees or unaccompanied children ... implementing hygiene initiatives in Cambodia or rebuilding projects in Central America ... or even connecting remotely from your home on fundraising campaigns, grant reports, or critical communications - you have the opportunity to work towards a world where everyone has food, a voice and a safe place to call home.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership in the design and implementation of CWS agency-wide impact indicators frameworks, including:

Define data collection systems and methods
Guide program focal points on data collection
Provide training and technical assistance to staff and partners on the implementation of the impact framework, specifically on data collection.
Other tasks related to the implementation of this project

Advise CWS on its journey toward creating/fostering an enabling environment for knowledge sharing across geographies and programmatic areas. This process would culminate in the development of CWS programmatic learning and knowledge management strategy and implementation plan.
Develop guidelines and training materials for CWS Programs, program design guidelines and methodologies in collaboration with program and technical focal points. Including but not limited to:

MEL templates, guidelines and handbooks
Program Design Guidelines
MEL Learning hub or similar communities of practice
CWS Ethical Research Guidance for the Protection of Human Subjects and other MEL related guidance.

Design and develop MEL frameworks for programs, in coordination with programs leaders, as needed, and work with program leaders and teams to ensure quality of impact measurement and reporting systems.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Development, Social Sciences, Public Health, or related discipline)

Minimum 7 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, in an international non-profit context..

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in MEL methodologies and tools (e.g., logical frameworks, theory of change, data visualization).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
Proficiency in statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, PowerBI) and data management systems.

Preferred

Experience with donor-funded projects.
Knowledge of specific thematic areas relevant to the organization’s work (including protection, resilience, food and economic security, disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and emergency preparedness and response).

Benefits

CWS offers a competitive benefits package that includes: