Senior Grants Monitoring, Evaluation and Integration Specialist

Compassion International

Senior Grants Monitoring, Evaluation, and Integration Specialist at Compassion overseeing MEL systems for USG-funded programs and ensuring compliance with policies and best practices.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 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 in dealing with people within and outside of Compassion, and faithfully upholds Compassion’s ministry in prayer.
Act as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children.
Understands Christ’s mandate to protect children.
Commit to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministry.
Abide by all behavioral expectations in Compassion’s Statement of Commitment to Child Protection and Code of Conduct.
Report any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through Compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.
Uphold and engage in Compassion's core cultural behaviors.
Design and oversee comprehensive MEL frameworks for USG-funded programs, including Theories of Change, Logframes, and performance monitoring plans.
Lead the development and execution of baseline studies, mid-term reviews, and final evaluations in accordance with USG Evaluation Policy.
Monitor program performance against approved indicators, targets, and milestones.
Produce high-quality internal and donor reports (e.g., quarterly, annual), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission.
Ensure data integrity, documentation, and accessibility for audits, evaluations, and donor engagement.
Provide technical guidance and training to staff and partners on MEL systems, data collection methodologies, and donor compliance requirements.
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, particularly USAID.
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

Monitoring And EvaluationData Collection MethodologiesPerformance Monitoring PlansBaseline StudiesLogframesTheories Of ChangeProgram Performance MonitoringInternal ReportingData IntegrityDocumentation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder InfluenceTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityInterpersonal Skills

Certifications

Monitoring And Evaluation CertificationProject Management Certification