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Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning; Specialist

Job in New Lenox, Will County, Illinois, 60451, USA
Listing for: World Relief
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-12
Job specializations:
  • Non-Profit & Social Impact
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Specialist

Overview

Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered yes, World Relief invites you to join in our mission to help those in need.

World Relief is expanding its team to meet increasing needs. We are seeking people who want to use their gifts to make a real difference in the world and in the lives of the suffering. If you’re looking for a purpose-driven career where you can grow your talents while standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.

Organization Summary

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. Founded in the aftermath of World War II, World Relief has operated for 80 years across 100 countries, partnering with local churches and communities to help families thrive and communities flourish. Today, programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

This position is reliant upon funding and may be subject to modification or termination based on resource availability.

Position Summary

World Relief in Chicagoland seeks a Senior Design, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (DMEAL) Specialist who will lead the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of Chicagoland’s impact measurement framework. This role will drive a data-informed culture by refining the theory of action and ensuring data collection and reporting systems reflect client growth, program effectiveness, and overall organizational impact. The Senior DMEAL Specialist will be the lead expert in syncing and implementing measurement tools, streamlining data processes, and translating data into actionable insights for program staff, executive leadership, and program partners.

Role & Responsibilities are described below.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Key areas of focus

  • Data collection tools — Develop, refine, and pilot a feasible set of indicators to show outcomes at the organization and program levels. Create a seamless data flow and provide training for staff.
  • Outcomes and Evaluation Framework Development — Lead the refinement and piloting of data collection tools to establish KPIs aligned with the Theory of Action. Provide technical oversight on the adoption of relevant assessments, ensure consistent implementation, and train staff. Support adaptation to include measures of parenting and workforce development. Conduct initial assessments and generate summary reports of program learning and effectiveness.

    Explore options to reduce data collection burden while improving understanding of client growth and needs. Pilot revised tools and assess validity. Develop and pilot participant satisfaction surveys integrated with national requirements. Assess current goal-striving tools and propose improvements for data collection, monitoring, and reporting.
  • II. Data System and Reporting Infrastructure — Design, develop, and test dashboards for ongoing monitoring of operations, outputs, and outcomes. Collaborate on an agency-wide dashboard and explore data system integration across programs to improve access while minimizing staff burden.
  • III. Evaluation, Analysis & Learning — Produce high-quality evaluation reports and learning briefs; ensure results inform program adaptation and organizational learning. Conduct statistical and qualitative analyses; translate findings into practical applications. Facilitate learning sessions and maintain a learning agenda. Provide coaching to program managers and MEL focal points. Strengthen agency measurement, data governance, and learning processes.
    • Job Requirements
    • Mature and personal Christian faith
    • Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
    • Desire to empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
    • Ability to affirm World Relief’s Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and related…
    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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