Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist 4 - PMI Evolve (TEMPORARY)

The Opportunity

Abt Global is seeking a temporary, full-time Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist to support integrated vector control (IVC) MEL activities on the PMI Evolve project within the US Foreign Assistance Team. You will serve an important role on the overall PMI Evolve MEL team, will work directly with country MEL and database managers, and collaborate with the broader Evolve team, to collect and analyze data on specified indicators, and generate data-driven deliverables. Strong organizational skills, comfort with using digital solutions, attention to detail, and strong analytic and quantitative database management and report writing skills are critical for this position.  You will work under the supervision of the PMI Evolve MEL Director supporting a portfolio of PMI Evolve country programs.  This position is temporary and expected to end by December 30, 2026 and will work no more than 15 hours per week.

Project Description

The PMI Evolve Project supports the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) to plan and implement an integrated vector control strategy with the overall goal of reducing the burden of malaria. Abt has implemented integrated vector control for PMI since 2011, delivering life-saving indoor residual spraying (IRS) and insecticide-treated net (ITN) distribution campaigns. Additionally, Abt’s PMI-funded work manages malaria vector entomological surveillance activities in 20 African countries, and Cambodia, to inform malaria vector control trends, strategies, and impact. The end goal is fighting malaria with proven, life-saving vector control interventions.

Core Responsibilities

• Working through data inventory files Evolve country teams
• Final data package support: 
  • exporting standard templates from VLC for countries
  • pulling relevant DDL files and limiting to country level
• Final MEPs: organizing complete, consolidated MEPs per country
• VectorLink Collect software upgrade testing and feedback
• Other tasks as they arise

What We Value

• Bachelor’s Degree + Nine years of relevant experience, or Master’s Degree + Seven years of relevant experience, or PhD + Four years of relevant experience
• Master’s Degree in Public Health or other relevant field preferred 
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in program monitoring and evaluation; significant experience in integrated vector control programs is desirable
• Strong skills in database management, especially DHIS2, MS Excel, MS Access, or other MEL platforms.
• Strong analytic and quantitative database management and report writing skills.
• Fluency or professional proficiency in English required.
• US workauthorization required with no visa sponsorship.

What We Offer