Senior Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist, US State Dept. Proposal

Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world. At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.

About the Position

Dexis Professional Services seeks a Senior Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist to support an upcoming program with the Department of State in the Bureau of European and Eurasia and Central Asia. The position is a CONTRACTOR role that can be based in Kyiv, Ukraine or in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Moldova, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, or Greenland.

This upcoming project will strengthen oversight and enable evidence-based decision making for foreign assistance programs primarily by supporting project designs, developing and supporting outcome indicators, establishing performance monitoring systems, including robust Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) for assistance projects, planning and implementing independent external evaluations, and reporting on the use of evaluation findings, conclusions, and recommendations.

EUR/ACE, housed within the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (EUR), oversees foreign assistance across Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. EUR/ACE works closely with the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) and other bureaus and agencies to coordinate assistance, ensuring that programming is cohesive, strategically aligned, and responsive to regional needs. Assistance is implemented through projects managed by the Department of State (DoS) and other U.S. Government agencies, international organizations, and non‑governmental organizations, enabling a whole‑of‑government approach to delivery and oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of MEL activities to ensure alignment with task order objectives and standards
• Deliver training to partners and staff on MEL approaches, tools, and best practices
• Lead capacity building efforts to strengthen partner MEL systems and capabilities
• Support implementation of MEL processes, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Ensure quality and consistency of MEL outputs across activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in monitoring & evaluation
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be eligible for a Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior regional experience
• Prior USG experience

Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?

If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now! Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.

Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.

As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.