Senior Grants Monitoring, Evaluation, Integration Specialist

Compassion International

Senior Grants Monitoring, Evaluation, and Integration Specialist designing and managing MEL systems for donor-funded programs. Mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with USG policies and priorities.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $106,400 - $125,010 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous, Christ-like attitude
Act as an advocate to raise awareness of the needs of children
Commit to child protection considerations in decision-making, tasks and activities
Design and oversee comprehensive MEL frameworks for USG-funded programs
Lead the development and execution of baseline studies, mid-term reviews, and final evaluations
Monitor program performance against approved indicators, targets, and milestones
Produce high-quality internal and donor reports
Ensure data integrity, documentation, and accessibility for audits, evaluations, and donor engagement
Provide technical guidance and training to staff and partners on MEL systems
Strengthen organizational capacity by promoting effective use of MEL tools and evidence-based decision-making
Mentor and coach MEL specialists and related staff; may supervise team members as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience designing and managing MEL systems for large-scale donor-funded programs
Deep knowledge of USG policies, regulations, and reporting requirements
Certification in monitoring and evaluation, project management, or a related field from a recognized institution preferred
Demonstrated experience coaching, mentoring, and supporting multidisciplinary teams
Strong ability to work across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including donor reporting
Comfortable working in evolving environments with developing processes
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Receive generous paid time off
10% contribution to a 403(b)-retirement fund
excellent healthcare coverage
Participate in regular chapel services
prayer groups
department devotional

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Hard Skills & Tools

MEL frameworksbaseline studiesmid-term reviewsfinal evaluationsprogram performance monitoringdata integritydocumentationdonor reportingtechnical guidanceevidence-based decision-making

Soft Skills

coachingmentoringteam supervisionstakeholder influencecommunicationadaptabilityrelationship buildingadvocacycourteous attitudeorganizational capacity strengthening

Certifications

monitoring and evaluation certificationproject management certification