Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist 4 - PMI Evolve (TEMPORARY)

Abt Global; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Abt Global seeks a temporary, full-time Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist to support PMI Evolve MEL activities within the US Foreign Assistance Team. You will collect, analyze data on indicators, and generate data-driven deliverables under supervision of the PMI Evolve MEL Director.

Role requires strong organizational skills, data-management experience, and report writing. The position ends by December 30, 2026 and averages up to 15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree + nine years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + seven years, or PhD + four years
• Master’s Degree in Public Health or related field preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in program monitoring and evaluation; experience in integrated vector control desirable
• Strong skills in database management, especially DHIS2, MS Excel, MS Access, or MEL platforms
• Strong analytic and quantitative reporting skills
• Fluency or professional proficiency in English required
• US work authorization required with no visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Work through data inventory files for Evolve country teams
• Support final data packages by exporting templates from VLC and limiting to country level
• Organize complete, consolidated MEPs per country
• Test and provide feedback on VectorLink Collect software upgrades
• Take on other tasks as they arise

Skills

Analytic skills

Quantitative analysis

Database management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in Public Health

PhD

Tools

DHIS2

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

The Opportunity

Abt Global is seeking a temporary, full-time Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist to support integrated vector control (IVC) MEL activities on the PMI Evolve project within the US Foreign Assistance Team. You will serve an important role on the overall PMI Evolve MEL team, will work directly with country MEL and database managers, and collaborate with the broader Evolve team, to collect and analyze data on specified indicators, and generate data-driven deliverables. Strong organizational skills, comfort with using digital solutions, attention to detail, and strong analytic and quantitative database management and report writing skills are critical for this position. You will work under the supervision of the PMI Evolve MEL Director supporting a portfolio of PMI Evolve country programs.

This position is temporary and expected to end by December 30, 2026 and will work no more than 15 hours per week.

Project Description

The PMI Evolve Project supports the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) to plan and implement an integrated vector control strategy with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented integrated vector control for PMI since 2011, delivering life-saving indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide-treated net (ITN) distribution campaigns. Additionally, Abt’s PMI-funded work manages malaria vector entomological surveillance activities in 20 African countries, and Cambodia, to inform malaria vector control trends, strategies, and impact. The end goal is fighting malaria with proven, life-saving vector control interventions.

Job Description

The Opportunity

Abt Global is seeking a temporary, full-time Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist to support integrated vector control (IVC) MEL activities on the PMI Evolve project within the US Foreign Assistance Team. You will serve an important role on the overall PMI Evolve MEL team, will work directly with country MEL and database managers, and collaborate with the broader Evolve team, to collect and analyze data on specified indicators, and generate data-driven deliverables. Strong organizational skills, comfort with using digital solutions, attention to detail, and strong analytic and quantitative database management and report writing skills are critical for this position. You will work under the supervision of the PMI Evolve MEL Director supporting a portfolio of PMI Evolve country programs.

This position is temporary and expected to end by December 30, 2026 and will work no more than 15 hours per week.

Project Description The PMI Evolve Project supports the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) to plan and implement an integrated vector control strategy with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented integrated vector control for PMI since 2011, delivering life-saving indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide-treated net (ITN) distribution campaigns. Additionally, Abt’s PMI-funded work manages malaria vector entomological surveillance activities in 20 African countries, and Cambodia, to inform malaria vector control trends, strategies, and impact. The end goal is fighting malaria with proven, life-saving vector control interventions.

Core Responsibilities

• Working through data inventory files Evolve country teams
• Final data package support:
  • exporting standard templates from VLC for countries
  • pulling relevant DDL files and limiting to country level
• Final MEPs: organizing complete, consolidated MEPs per country
• VectorLink Collect software upgrade testing and feedback
• Other tasks as they arise

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + Nine years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Seven years of relevant experience, or PhD + Four years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Public Health or other relevant field preferred
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in program monitoring and evaluation; significant experience in integrated vector control programs is desirable
• Strong skills in database management, especially DHIS2, MS Excel, MS Access, or other MEL platforms.
• Strong analytic and quantitative database management and report writing skills.
• Fluency or professional proficiency in English required.
• US workauthorization required with no visa sponsorship.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits, flexible schedules, and professional development.

Abt Global Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment.