Ocean MEL Manager: Impactful Monitoring & Learning

RiseMe; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) match up to 6%

Performance Incentive Plan

Employee Charitable Donation Match

Job summary

The Waitt Institute seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager in San Diego to lead country MEL strategies, indicators, and reporting for ocean and coastal programs. The role collaborates with governments, NGOs, and partners to design practical MEL systems for ecological, fisheries, and socio-economic goals.

The position requires 5+ years in marine resources or related fields, strong research design skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with marine resources, fisheries or socioeconomics, including MEL program design or application.
• Demonstrated applied research experience in monitoring frameworks, data collection, analysis, and interpretation for management decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across projects.
• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree preferred in Environmental Studies, Marine Science, Oceanography, Natural Resource Management, or related field.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of country MEL strategies with goals, indicators, monitoring approaches, and processes.
• Coordinate MEL activities with government agencies, NGOs, communities, and partners for research design, data collection, analysis, and presentation.
• Manage contractors and consultants, including budgeting and tracking deliverables.
• Organize program management systems, tools, and internal documentation.
• Travel internationally to support in-country meetings, workshops, and activities.

Skills

MEL design

Fisheries

Socioeconomics

Marine resources

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

The Waitt Institute seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager in San Diego to lead country MEL strategies, indicators, and reporting for ocean and coastal programs. The role collaborates with governments, NGOs, and partners to design practical MEL systems for ecological, fisheries, and socio-economic goals.

The position requires 5+ years in marine resources or related fields, strong research design skills, and excellent communication.