Remote Mel Technical Advisor

Summary

Join Dexis, a professional services firm tackling global challenges, as a Technical Advisor supporting Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL). You will contribute to business development and implementation for Department of State, Defense, and Labor projects, focusing on program accountability and effectiveness. This remote-friendly, full-time position requires extensive M&E experience in developing countries and strong technical writing skills. The role involves leading bids, managing programs, and mentoring staff. A Master's degree (PhD preferred) and 8+ years of relevant experience are required, along with a security clearance. Dexis offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
• MA (PhD strongly preferred) in fields such as international relations, social sciences, political science, international development, peace and conflict studies, or related subjects
• A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with 5+ yrs in M&E
• Experience in mixed-methods design, with an emphasis on research with USG program beneficiaries and/or international partners
• High level of competency in technical writing for a range of audiences
• Experience designing and/or leading high-quality integrated programming in M&E
• Experience in direct supervision
• Demonstrated management and technical leadership of high quality and complex M&E and/or foreign assistance activities with time sensitive deliverables
• At least five (5) years of experience working in and/or supporting work in developing countries undergoing political instability
• Experience with business development efforts with USG
• Experience in designing qualitative and quantitative data collection tools (survey instruments, interview protocols, observation templates, scorecards, etc.)
• Experience analyzing qualitative data with NVivo, Atlas.ti, or other qualitative data analysis software
• Experience analyzing quantitative data with MS Excel, R, STATA, Tableau, or other quantitative data analysis software
• Proficiency with data visualization software (including PowerBI, Tableau, and others) and/or GIS software
• Exceptional interpersonal, team building, and communications skills
• Willingness to travel and work abroad for short-term technical assignments
• Experience providing M&E services to the US Department of State, Department of Defense and/or Department of Labor
• Familiarity with Congressional and agency-level (i.e., Department of State, Department of Defense, and/or Department of Labor) M&E policies and guidance

Responsibilities

• Lead bid preparation and responses for USG opportunities, designing solutions and identifying approaches
• Serve as technical lead, writer, or advisor for relevant bids
• Author and/or review white papers and case studies
• Collaborate with business development, finance, contracts, and other support departments to ensure successful bid and program management
• Provide management and oversight of programs in M&E
• Provide external thought leadership and represent Dexis in relevant industry associations and forums, technical working groups, events, internal learning exchanges, and conferences in M&E
• Lead and/or contribute to the design, implementation, and use of M&E systems for U.S. government (USG) clients
• Translate client requirements into actionable steps
• Develop M&E frameworks, logic models, theories of change, and indicators
• Review current M&E processes and provide recommendations for improvements
• Conduct qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis in support of Dexis projects, as needed
• Oversee integration of program deliverables into knowledge management systems
• Support compliance with organizational policies and donor regulations
• Mentor other Dexis staff to support professional growth and technical understanding across M&E projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Language proficiency in second language strongly preferred
• Experience with counter disinformation and propaganda MEL

Benefits

• Healthcare insurance
• Remote work