Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Ensure high-quality design, monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning practices for the Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs portfolio.

• Develop standards, tools, and guidelines for Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation practices across the International Programs Group donor segments.

• Maintain M&E templates and guidance in alignment with donor expectations.

• Contribute insights on research methodologies for program assessments, designs, and evaluations.

• Lead or play a significant role in the technical components of proposals, including M&E plans, budgets, and theories of change.

• Assist in establishing project performance monitoring and evaluation systems.

• Support and review baseline, mid-term, and final evaluations.

• Lead evaluations, data quality assessments, and specialized DME tasks as requested.

• Provide project-specific troubleshooting and interim solutions for DME performance challenges.

• Share DME best practices across IPG teams and engage in communities of practice.

• Act as the technical point of contact for M&E at WVUS with donor M&E advisors.

• Facilitate capacity building for IPG staff regarding DME elements of their roles.

• Integrate industry best practices into WVUS standards, tools, and guidelines.

• Monitor trends and guidance in public and private DME.

• Network with other organizations and share insights with IPG staff.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of Partnership-wide DME policies, practices, and evidence collection systems.

• Collaborate with team members and perform additional assigned duties.

• Engage in World Vision spiritual disciplines and uphold WV Core Values and organizational policies.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree is required, ideally with a focus on statistics, economics, public health, or a related field in international development.

• A minimum of 5 years of pertinent professional experience in design, monitoring, and evaluation, along with applied quantitative and qualitative research methods related to development project management.

• At least 1 year of practical experience in the field.

• Proficiency in the English language is mandatory.

• Must possess authorization to work in the U.S.A. for any employer.

• Preferred working knowledge of M&E requirements for major public and private donors, particularly former USAID and the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance.

• Familiarity with methodologies and standards in the Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs sector.

• Knowledge of program design and implementation.

• Skills in knowledge management.

• Strong oral and written communication abilities.

• Flexibility and capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (details available through the World Vision U.S. benefits information link).

• Opportunity for remote work within the U.S.

• Up to 25% domestic and/or international travel.