Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist – CAMEL and CLA

Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist – CAMEL and CLA

Bangkok

International MEL

Full Time

Remote

Type: Full Time
Workplace: remote
JobDescription:

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.

Location

The position is expected to be 100% remote and open to qualified international applicants, although candidates located in Southeast Asia are preferred. Regular travel to Bangkok is expected.

What Will You Do

Bixal is seeking a Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist for an ongoing three-year monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) contract in Southeast Asia. This position will be responsible for supporting the team and its technical work related to MEL services to USAID with specific regards toComplexity-Aware Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (CAMEL) and Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA). The candidate must also be familiar with USAID performance monitoring requirements, as described in ADS 201, and be able to oversee routine performance monitoring and verification tasks, such as data quality assessments and verification, development of the mission Performance Management Plans, review of implementing partner activity MEL plans, reviewing USAID’s performance indicators against Agency reporting requirements and identifying any gaps, providing technical assistance on developing good performance and context indicators, and providing training and capacity building on monitoring-related topics The Senior MEL Specialist is solution-oriented, resourceful, engaged, and able to work closely with and advise USAID.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief of Party and MEL team to deliver high-quality MEL services as required by USAID, especially Complexity-Aware Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (CAMEL) and Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA).
• Represent Bixal to USAID technical officers and implementing partners.
• Provide technical support, planning, and/or facilitation for learning events, workshops, and training related to MEL for USAID and its partners as required.
• Oversee and provide quality assurance on tasks conducted by subcontractors and/or technical consultants.
• Apply Complexity Aware MEL to the portfolio
• Assist with troubleshooting and problem-solving when needs arise, including delivering services to the client when required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in program monitoring or evaluation or social sciences or international development relevant field
• Minimum of 6 years experience providing MEL services for international development programs, particularly in non-permissive environments.
• Recognized mid- to senior-level expert with strong management and people skills
• Strong familiarity with USAID programming and related guidance on MEL
• Experience conducting Third Party Monitoring and is highly desired
• Experience working in Southeast Asia and demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, cultural, and political characteristics of the context and development dynamics in the region.
• Experience applying MEL in complex and non-permissive environments, using methods such as complexity-aware monitoring, evaluation, and learning (CAMEL).
• Ability to work as part of a cross-cultural team with a high degree of sensitivity and cultural competence.
• Expert writing and verbal communication in English.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail

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.