Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

World Vision is hiring for a Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to serve in the Evidence and Learning Division.

Role: Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Reports to: Senior Manager, Design, Monitoring and Evaluation

Location: Remote within the U. S.;
Federal Way, WA or Washington, DC considered for hybrid

Duration: 12 months contract (Limited Term)

Required Experience: Master’s degree required, preferably with emphasis in statistics, economics, public health or other field related to international development. In addition to education, a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience in design, monitoring and evaluation, and applied quantitative and qualitative research methods in relation to the management of development projects. Must have at least one year of work experience in the field.

Must have English language proficiency.

Preferred Experience: Working knowledge of M&E requirements for major public and private donors (especially former USAID and Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance).

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

Travel: Up to 25% domestic and/or international travel

Estimated hiring range: $81,300 to $112,590

World Vision is looking for a Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to support the Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs portfolio. They will ensure quality design, monitoring, evaluation, research and learning practices through technical assistance, quality assurance, training, proposal development and support for program implementation.

• Keep Christ central in individual and corporate life. Actively participate in and contribute to the spiritual disciplines of the organization (Christian conduct, chapel, prayer, worship, devotions, and leadership of devotions); incorporate WV Core Values into decisions within scope of role.

• Establish standards, tools, and guidelines for optimal Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) practices across the International Programs Group (IPG) donor segments.
• Ensure monitoring and evaluation (M&E) templates and guidance are up to date and comply with donor guidance/expectations.
• Provide input in selection of appropriate research methodologies for program assessments, designs and evaluations.
• Lead or contribute significantly to technical components of proposals particularly, M&E Plan, Budget, Theory of Change, etc.
• Support (or take lead for prioritized programs) the establishment of project performance monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Support and review evaluations (baseline, mid-term and final evaluations).
• Support project specific troubleshooting and stop-gap solutions for DME performance challenges as requested.
• Lead evaluations, data quality reviews, or other specialized DME work as requested.

• Support and participate in the communication of DME best practice across IPG Teams.
• Contribute to and participate in appropriate WVI and industry communities of practice.
• Serve as WVUS M&E technical point of contact with donor M&E Advisors for projects prioritized by the IPG teams.

• Provide capacity building to IPG staff on the DME aspects of their work.
• Ensure incorporation of industry best practices into WVUS standards, tools and guidelines.
• Stay up to date of latest public (e.g., USG) and private (e.g., foundations) DME trends and guidance.
• Network with other organizations through working groups, panel discussions, brown bag events, etc. and share with IPG 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.
• Work collaboratively with team…