MEL Program Associate

  • Entry-level, Full-time staff position
  • Posted on 25 January 2024
  • Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States | Maryland, United States | Virginia, United States
  • Closing on 24 February 2024
  • Current
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Job Description

Location Preference is for someone based in the Washington, DC metro area, but remote work within the US is possible. You must be legally authorized to work in the US. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship. What will you do? The Program Associate will support Bixal’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) practice area. S/he will provide administrative, technical, and business development support. Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support on projects, including programming surveys, developing Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations matrices, analyzing qualitative or quantitative data, creating data visualizations, and conducting desk research.
  • Draft and edit evaluation documents and reports and/or PowerPoints for project teams
  • Support business development process, including drafting proposal responses, updating corporate capability statements, and arranging discussions with partners.
  • Assist different teams in recruiting and hiring consultants and/or subject matter experts for various tasks, including screening candidates, writing terms of reference, and processing purchase orders/billing.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to project teams, including developing consulting agreements and arranging travel, hotels, visas, and insurance for traveling team members.
  • Schedule meetings and take notes during presentations and/or trainings.
  • Participate in client events and forums to positively represent the organization and develop and maintain relationships with the industry.
  • As appropriate, play an active role in new client acquisition by supporting business development initiatives to enhance and grow Bixal’s business in each of the areas that it works.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least 2 years of professional work experience
  • Excellent verbal communication and writing skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently in a non-typical office environment
  • Cultural sensitivity and ability to work hours that suit clients or consultants in other time zones
  • Ability to follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
  • Willingness to learn
Nice to Have
  • Master’s degree in International Relations, Political Science, Public Health, or a related subject
  • Professional work experience within the international development field
  • Work or study experience abroad
  • Coursework in international development
  • Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative analysis software, such as Stata, R, Dedoose, or Atlas. ti
Perks & benefits Competitive base salary Flex hours Work from home flexibility 401K with matching incentive Parental Leave Medical/dental/vision benefits Flex Spending Account Company provided short-term disability Company provided life insurance Commuter benefits Generous PTO 11 Paid holidays Professional development opportunities New business referral bonus Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability. Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.

About the Organization

Who we are Bixal is a mission-driven, woman-owned small business determined to improve people's lives through human-centered strategies and transformative technologies, with a firm belief that everyone has the right to an effective government.  We deliver on this belief by partnering with leading Federal agencies to design, develop, and deliver powerful customer experiences through holistic digital product solutions and strategic communications initiatives––bringing a high standard and unique creative energy to our clients––and our wonderfully diverse culture is what makes it all possible. Bixal unites different people with different perspectives from all over the world! We provide our team with an open and empowered environment where collaboration thrives and solutions flourish.

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