Senior M&E Lead - Global Development & Evaluation

dexisconsultinggroup; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

Job summary

Dexis is seeking a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to lead evaluations, assessments, and learning activities for the Department of State. The role requires translating evidence into actionable recommendations for EAP leadership and coordinating with posts, partners, and technical staff.

The position is contingent upon award and demands strong expertise in MEL design, data analysis, and reporting in a fast-paced government environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent and at least eight years of relevant professional experience, or bachelor's degree and at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• At least five years of professional MEL experience, including design and implementation of evaluations and performance-monitoring systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with strong interpersonal, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting foreign assistance programs and requirements is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel, SPSS, Stata, or similar analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of evaluations, assessments, and research studies.
• Develop and update MEL plans, performance indicators, and results frameworks.
• Design qualitative and quantitative methodologies and data-collection instruments.
• Analyze and synthesize evidence into actionable findings and recommendations for leadership.
• Provide technical review and quality assurance for MEL plans and reports.
• Coordinate with multiple teams and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

MEL design & implementation

Data analysis

Project management

Technical writing

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree + 10 years experience

Tools

Excel

SPSS

Stata

Job description

Dexis is seeking a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to lead evaluations, assessments, and learning activities for the Department of State. The role requires translating evidence into actionable recommendations for EAP leadership and coordinating with posts, partners, and technical staff.

The position is contingent upon award and demands strong expertise in MEL design, data analysis, and reporting in a fast-paced government environment.