Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist

Job Description

Deloitte Consulting LLP, headquartered in Arlington, VA, is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for a MEL Specialist to manage the anticipated multi-year USAID-funded Digital Strategy Implementation and Programs Activity (DSIPA) that will be based in Washington, D.C. This activity will serve to drive the implementation of the Digital Strategy across the Agency’s multiple technical and regional sectors.

The MEL Specialist will manage the activity’s MEL plan while developing a monitoring and reporting system. They will also advise buy-in clients and USAID on its research and collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) agenda.

The MEL Specialist will work closely with and report to the Director to provide oversight to the DISPA activity.

A specific scope of work will be defined based on further information from the client as well as the candidate’s background and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the activity’s MEL plan in coordination with USAID staff
• Provide advisory and technical support to the development and execution of USAID’s Technology Division and Digital Strategy MEL Plan
• Advise buy-in clients on research and the collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) agenda while providing specialized capacity building and technical support

Qualifications

• At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in leading MEL and CLA components under USAID awards
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience with collecting, analyzing, and reporting key reporting data, including Performance Plan and Report (PPR), context indicators, and other key annual foreign assistance programming and budgeting reporting requirements
• Experience in research methodologies, research partnerships, innovation transfers, and translating evidence into action (preferred)

Location

The primary place of performance for these activities will be in Washington, D.C., United States of America.

Application Submission

Interested persons should please submit a cover letter and a current CV in reverse chronological format to USDigitalStrategy@deloitte.com, noting the position for which they are applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This position is contingent on project award and funding.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

About the Organization

As used in this posting, “Deloitte” means Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries.

Deloitte is a globally recognized professional services organization with a business practice devoted to promoting economic development and poverty reduction in emerging markets. For more than 25 years, Deloitte’s Emerging Markets practice has worked with governments, donor agencies, NGOs, and private firms in over 60 countries to build the institutions, legal framework, and policies required for effective public and private sector growth.