Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, DOS/EAP

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Dexis is seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist to support the EAP MEL services contract. The role focuses on performance monitoring, evaluations, data analysis, and capacity building with DoS partners worldwide.

Initially part-time with scalable full-time workload as the contract expands; candidacy is contingent on award and clearance. The position emphasizes evidence-based decision-making and accountability for foreign assistance investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field (international development, social sciences, public policy, statistics, economics).
• Minimum 5 years experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning, research, or performance management.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government foreign assistance programs.
• Experience developing indicators, MEL plans, performance reports, assessments, or evaluations.
• Strong analytical, writing, and data management skills.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities for contract taskings.
• Develop and refine indicators, MEL plans, performance management plans, and results frameworks.
• Conduct data collection, validation, analysis, and interpretation using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Support evaluations, assessments, research studies, data quality assessments, and learning activities.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, briefings, dashboards, and other analytical products.
• Provide technical assistance and training to Department personnel, overseas posts, and implementing partners.
• Support data management, performance reporting, and knowledge management activities; ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in international development, social sciences, public policy, statistics, economics

Job description

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world. At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

About the Position

The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist supports the East Asian and Pacific (EAP) Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Services (MELS) contract by providing technical expertise in performance monitoring, evaluations, assessments, data collection, analysis, reporting, learning, and capacity building. The Specialist works closely with Department of State personnel, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to strengthen evidence-based decision-making and support accountability for foreign assistance investments.

This position is anticipated to be filled on a part-time basis initially, with level of effort scalable to full-time as the volume of taskings, personnel oversight requirements, and overall scope of work under the contract expands.

This position is contingent upon award.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities in support of contract taskings.
• Develop and refine indicators, MEL plans, performance management plans, theories of change, and results frameworks.
• Conduct data collection, validation, analysis, and interpretation using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Support evaluations, assessments, research studies, data quality assessments, and learning activities.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, briefings, dashboards, and other analytical products.
• Provide technical assistance and training to Department personnel, overseas posts, and implementing partners.
• Support data management, performance reporting, and knowledge management activities.Ensure technical products meet established quality standards and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international development, social sciences, public policy, statistics, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning, research, or performance management.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government foreign assistance programs.
• Experience developing indicators, MEL plans, performance reports, assessments, or evaluations.
• Strong analytical, writing, and data management skills.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.