Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Contractor

United Response; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS check covered

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

United Response is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Contractor to join the Communication, Involvement and Engagement Team. This remote 10-day contract focuses on measuring the impact of the Democracy Champions programme and turning data into actionable insights to improve participation for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.

The role will refine and deliver the MEL framework, ensure robust data collection and evaluation, and provide clear recommendations for

Qualifications

• Experience developing Theory of Change models and evaluation frameworks.
• Experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people, in social care, health or community settings.
• Skills in designing accessible research methods, including Easy Read surveys, interviews and participatory evaluation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear, accessible recommendations.
• Excellent organisation and time management, with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Refine and deliver the MEL framework for the Democracy Champions programme.
• Ensure high-quality data collection and robust impact evaluation.
• Provide actionable insights to demonstrate impact and improve opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
• Collaborate with colleagues, partners, funders and people with lived experience.

Skills

MEL

Theory of Change

Data analysis

Accessible research methods

Communication

Education

Qualification in evaluation or social research

Job description

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Contractor

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Contractor

Location: Remote

Contract: 10 days

Help make a difference through meaningful change.

Join our Communication, Involvement and Engagement Team as a

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Contractor and play a key role in measuring the impact of our Democracy Champions programme.

We’re looking for a motivated, proactive and experienced professional who can turn data into meaningful insights, helping us understand what works, demonstrate impact and improve opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autistic people to have their voices heard and participate in democracy.

Purpose of the Role

The MEL Contractor will provide hands-on technical support to refine and deliver the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework for the Democracy Champions programme, ensuring high-quality data collection, robust impact evaluation and actionable insights within a short timeframe.

Democracy Champions is a community-led, co-designed train-the-trainer programme and a key part of the

My Vote My Voice (MVMV) campaign. MVMV brings together over 240 organisations to support people with learning disabilities and autistic people to participate actively in democratic processes.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), programme design and impact measurement. You’ll have:

• Experience developing Theory of Change models and evaluation frameworks.
• Experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people, ideally in social care, health or community settings.
• Skills in designing accessible research methods, including Easy Read surveys, interviews and participatory evaluation.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex data into clear, accessible recommendations.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines and collaborate with colleagues, partners, funders and people with lived experience.

About You

You’ll be able to demonstrate previous experience delivering MEL, impact measurement or evaluation projects. A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in evaluation, social research, public policy, social impact, public health or a related field is desirable.

United Response is not just a social care provider – we're a well-respected charity dedicated to championing the rights of people with learning disabilities, autistic people and those with mental health needs. Our mission is to empower these individuals to live, work, and actively participate in their communities, free from discrimination and unnecessary obstacles. In everything we do, we strive to be Connected, Empowered, Driven and Bold

United Responses’ culture of inclusion, and our focus on health and wellbeing and working models helps ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can be the best they can be. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our organisation and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realise their full potential.

United Response is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to the Mindful Employer values and are a Disability Confident Leader, providing support to applicants with mental and or physical disabilities including guaranteeing an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, with the cost covered by United Response.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Hours: 7 hours per day

Salary: £2,500 for 10 days, plus expenses

Contract: 10 days

Location: Remote

Company: United Response Salary: £2,500 plus Expenses Hours: Full-time Location: TW11 9BP Job type: Contract Posting date: 30 Oct 2026 Closing date: 27 Nov 2026