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Overview
The Senior Grants Monitoring, Evaluation, and Integration Specialist (MEIS) plays a critical leadership role in designing, implementing, and strengthening Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems across proposal development and project execution. This role ensures full alignment with USG policies and priorities while embedding knowledge management, learning, and operational integration into all phases of programming.
The MEIS serves as a key connector across cross-functional teams—bridging program design, finance, operations, and implementation—to drive cohesive, compliant, and high-performing grant delivery. This role applies deep technical expertise in U.S. Government and other major donor-funded programs and provides mentorship, coaching, and oversight to MEL staff and related professionals.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and evolving environment, demonstrating initiative, adaptability, and a strong commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement.
What will you do?
- Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
- Act as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children. Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children. Commit to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry. Abide by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct. Report any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.
- Uphold and engage in Compassion's core cultural behaviors.
- Design and oversee comprehensive MEL frameworks for USG-funded programs, including Theories of Change, Logframes, and performance monitoring plans.
- Lead the development and execution of baseline studies, mid-term reviews, and final evaluations in accordance with USG Evaluation Policy.
- Monitor program performance against approved indicators, targets, and milestones.
- Produce high-quality internal and donor reports (e.g., quarterly, annual), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission.
- Ensure data integrity, documentation, and accessibility for audits, evaluations, and donor engagement.
- Provide technical guidance and training to staff and partners on MEL systems, data collection methodologies, and donor compliance requirements.
- Strengthen organizational capacity by promoting effective use of MEL tools and evidence-based decision-making.
- Mentor and coach MEL specialists and related staff; may supervise team members as needed.
- Provide technical guidance and training to staff and partners on MEL systems, data collection methodologies, and donor compliance requirements.
- Strengthen organizational capacity by promoting effective use of MEL tools and evidence-based decision-making.
- Mentor and coach MEL specialists and related staff; may supervise team members as needed.
What do you bring?
- Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience designing and managing MEL systems for large-scale donor-funded programs, particularly USAID.
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of USG policies, regulations, and reporting requirements.
- Credentials: Certification in monitoring and evaluation, project management, or a related field from a recognized institution preferred.
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, and supporting multidisciplinary teams.
- Collaboration: Strong ability to work across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including donor reporting.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in evolving environments with developing processes.
- Travel: Ability to travel up to 25%.
- Location (Preferred): Washington, DC metro area.
Why work here?
- The mission: Join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
- Our benefits: Receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b)-retirement fund, excellent healthcare coverage, and more.
- Spiritual growth: Participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotional.
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