Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

World Vision USA

. Ensure quality design, monitoring, evaluation, research and learning practices for the Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs portfolio .

Posted 10/27/2026contractRemote • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $81,300 - $112,590 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Design, Monitoring, and Evaluation (DME) practices, with a strong focus on establishing standards and guidelines that align with donor expectations. Proficient in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, capable of leading evaluations and providing capacity building to staff.

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Design, Monitoring And Evaluation (DME)Quantitative And Qualitative Research MethodsProgram Design And ImplementationEnglish Language ProficiencyMaster’s Degree In Statistics, Economics, Public Health Or Related Field

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Hard Skills

Monitoring And Evaluation StandardsData Quality ReviewsProposal Technical ComponentsBaseline, Mid-Term And Final EvaluationsCapacity BuildingResearch MethodologiesPerformance Monitoring SystemsDME Best PracticesStatistical AnalysisKnowledge Management

Soft Skills

Oral And Written Communication SkillsFlexibilityAbility To Balance Multiple Priorities

Industry Keywords

Humanitarian And Emergency AffairsInternational DevelopmentPublic And Private Donor RequirementsUSAIDBureau For Humanitarian Assistance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure quality design, monitoring, evaluation, research and learning practices for the Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs portfolio
Establish standards, tools and guidelines for Design, Monitoring and Evaluation practices across International Programs Group donor segments
Maintain M&E templates and guidance in compliance with donor expectations
Provide input on research methodologies for program assessments, designs and evaluations
Lead or significantly contribute to proposal technical components, including M&E plans, budgets and theories of change
Support establishment of project performance monitoring and evaluation systems
Support and review baseline, mid-term and final evaluations
Lead evaluations, data quality reviews and specialized DME work as requested
Provide project-specific troubleshooting and stop-gap solutions for DME performance challenges
Communicate DME best practices across IPG teams and participate in communities of practice
Serve as WVUS M&E technical point of contact with donor M&E advisors
Provide capacity building to IPG staff on DME aspects of their work
Incorporate industry best practices into WVUS standards, tools and guidelines
Monitor public and private DME trends and guidance
Network with other organizations and share learning with IPG staff
Maintain understanding of Partnership-wide DME policies, practices and evidence collection systems
Collaborate with team members and perform other assigned duties
Participate in World Vision spiritual disciplines and uphold WV Core Values and organizational policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree required, preferably with emphasis in statistics, economics, public health or another field related to international development
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional work experience in design, monitoring and evaluation, and applied quantitative and qualitative research methods related to development project management
At least 1 year of work experience in the field
English language proficiency
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.A. for any employer
Working knowledge of M&E requirements for major public and private donors, especially former USAID and Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, preferred
Knowledge of Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs sector methodologies and standards
Program design and implementation knowledge
Knowledge management skills
Oral and written communication skills
Flexibility and ability to balance multiple priorities

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package (details provided via World Vision U.S. benefits information link)
Remote work within the U.S.
Up to 25% domestic and/or international travel