Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor

CWS Burlington; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (18 days, 24 after 2 yrs

14 Holidays

Sick Days (12, accrue monthly)

Life Insurance and AD&D

Long/Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Church World Service is seeking an MEL Advisor to lead the design and implementation of global monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems. You will collaborate with program teams to ensure robust impact measurement and inform strategic decisions.

The role focuses on implementing an agency-wide impact framework, developing learning strategies, and training staff and partners in MEL methods and data collection practices.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in a relevant field.
• 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).
• Proficiency in statistical software and data management systems (SPSS, Stata, PowerBI).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement agency-wide impact indicators frameworks and data collection systems.
• Provide training and technical assistance to staff and partners on MEL implementation and data collection.
• Develop and promote knowledge management strategies and communities of practice across geographies.
• Create guidelines and training materials for MEL, program design, and learning hubs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Data visualization

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Masters degree in International Development or related 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

• Masters 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:

• 403 (b) Retirement Plan


• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance


• Generous Paid Time Off (18 Paid Days Off; 24 Days after 2 Years)


• 14 Official Holidays


• 12 Sick Days Off (Accrued monthly)


• Life Insurance and AD&D


• Long Term and Short-Term Disability


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Health Savings Account


• Flexible Spending Accounts