World Vision is hiring a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager to serve on the Program Quality and Impact Division of the International Programs Group.

At a Glance:

Role: MEL Manager, RAISE 4 Sahel

Location: Washington, D.C. USA

Reports to: Health Director, Program, Quality and Impact

Required experience: Advanced degree required, preferably in the area of public health, economics, or other disciplines. In addition to education, a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the design, implementation, and measurement of performance of international health projects. Public health professionals with extensive experience working within public health systems, specifically in developing program monitoring, evaluation and learning systems; immunization surveillance in resource poor settings; vaccination and supporting health system strengthening initiatives; and capacity building for field staff; is preferred. At least 1 year of work experience in the field. Previous leadership experience preferred. French language skills preferred.

Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer.

Travel: Up to 25% of the time, both in development and fragile contexts.

Salary Range: $80,000-128,000. Please note the typical hiring range is $85,000 - $104,000 annually. Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity. This range applies to locations with a market similar to our Washington D.C. office. A different range may apply based on your work location.

The Job:

World Vision is implementing a 4 year RAISE 4 Sahel (R4S) project in the Sahel region. R4S seeks to work with partners in the humanitarian space to reach zero-dose children and missed communities in these fragile settings, which include areas plagued by conflict, across the Sahel and Horn of Africa Regions. The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager – R4S, works closely with the MEL Director, Chief of Party and Technical staff, and the World Vision’s Health, and Evidence & Learning Teams to ensure high quality assessments, monitoring and evaluation, and research and learning are accomplished through the program. The MEL Manager will support the program’s MEL strategy and implementation and will contribute to the technical leadership and oversight of MEL activities to ensure quality, timeliness, and efficiency. S/he will assist the MEL Director with overseeing the program’s MEL capacity building interactions with all partners including implementing country program Teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Keep Christ central in our individual and corporate lives. Attend and participate in the leadership of devotions, weekly Chapel services, and regular prayer.
• Technical Expertise and leadership:

• Capacity Building
• Coordination and Collaboration:

• Innovation:
• Lead the identification and design of innovative practices to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness in MEL including measurement and reporting for Zero dose children and implementing country health service information systems.
• Stay up to date of latest private and public donors DME trends and guidance particularly for GAVI.
• Network with other organizations through working groups, panel discussions, brown bag events, etc. and share with World Vision, and field staff via working groups, brown bag, and other learning events.
• Maintain an up to date understanding of any Partnership-wide DME policies/practices and evidence collection systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You Bring These Skills:

• Effectively design development and relief programs that transform communities in need. Understands how to acquire and integrate resources to support program design.
• Thoroughly understands current methodologies and standards and effectively applies knowledge in designing, monitoring and evaluating programs.
• Establishes a systematic course of action for self or others to ensure accomplishment of a specific objectives. Determines priorities and allocates time and resources effectively.

• Strong oral communication and writing skills
• Ability to communicate in a culturally sensitive way

Education and Experience:

Advanced degree required, preferably in the area of public health, economics, or other disciplines. In addition to education, a minimum of 5 years of work experience in the design, implementation, and measurement of performance of international health projects. Public health professionals with extensive experience working within public health systems, specifically in developing program monitoring, evaluation and learning systems; immunization surveillance in resource poor settings; vaccination and supporting health system strengthening initiatives; and capacity building for field staff; is preferred. At least 1 year of work experience in the field. Previous leadership experience preferred. French language skills preferred.

Where This Job Could Take Your Career:

You’ll be part of World Vision USA as well as part of the larger World Vision International Partnership. Globally, we have over 40,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries (~1,000 staff with World Vision US).

Salary Range & Benefits:

• The full range for this position is $80,000 - $128,000.
• Typical hiring range is $85,000 - $104,000 annually.
• This range applies to locations with a market similar to our Washington D.C. office. A different range may apply based on your work location.
• Job offers within the range are based on relevant job qualifications and pay equity. World Vision employees see our Salary Administration Guidelines and My Life My Benefits pages on our organization intranet known as the Vine.
• Please indicate the range you’re targeting when asked during the application process.
• In addition, we have a robust and comprehensive benefits package to round our total compensation package. Click here to learn more.
• Additionally, merit, auto allowance, and relocation may be available to eligible employees based on existing plans.

About World Vision:

We're a global Christian humanitarian organization. We partner with children, families, and their communities to empower them as they reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. For nearly 70 years, World Vision has followed Jesus' example to show unconditional love to the poor and oppressed. We serve every child regardless of faith.