Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager
At a glance
Manager-level Learning & Development role at Avalon Capital Group. La Jolla · full-time · $85,000–$115,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build and run country-level MEL plans with partners, setting objectives, indicators, monitoring methods and processes
- Bring government, community, NGO, technical and international partners together to coordinate MEL work
- Design research, gather and interpret data, then present findings when requested to guide marine management decisions
- Direct consultants’ work plans, budgets and deliverables, while maintaining program tracking systems and records
- Travel internationally for partner meetings, workshops and on-the-ground implementation support
What you bring
- At least five years working on marine resources, fisheries, socioeconomics or a related area, including MEL program work
- Applied research experience creating monitoring frameworks or indicators, collecting and evaluating data, and interpreting results for management
- A bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, marine science or another related listed field
Who this fits
This manager role suits someone who can translate technical findings for varied audiences, coordinate across cultures and disciplines, and handle several projects and deadlines. International travel may reach thirty percent, and you’ll work across time zones.
From the employer
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager
Job Description
Location: San Diego, CA
Hours: Full-time
Compensation: $85,000 to $115,000 USD annually
The Waitt Institute is a team of international experts working around the globe to protect the world's oceans and support coastal communities in Blue Prosperity (BPC) programs. This position will report to the Vice President of Ocean Science and work closely with internal teams, partner governments, NGOs, and other pertinent monitoring programs to develop and implement monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) programs in BPC countries focused on ecosystems, fisheries, socio-economics, and governance. The goal is to support government partners in determining if marine spatial plans and relevant marine resource management measures are achieving their ecological, fisheries-related, and socio-economic goals. The intent is to be practical, decision-oriented, and sustainable over time. This position can involve significant international travel (up to 30%).
The Waitt Institute is working with seven national and territorial governments in the North Atlantic and the Western and Central Pacific Ocean to create and implement marine spatial plans to help improve local livelihoods and economies while safeguarding marine life and ecosystems. As a global team, the Waitt Institute is committed to diversity, cultural competence, and inclusivity, and we recognize that these core values enable our success. We seek to employ talented advocates for ocean and coastal communities, and we welcome all applicants.
Responsibilities
In coordination with country partners and other WI staff, lead the continued development and implementation of country-specific MEL strategies, including establishing goals, objectives, indicators, monitoring approaches, and processes.
In support of collaborative implementation of MEL strategies, lead MEL-focused coordination with government agencies, local communities, NGOs, technical experts, and international partners. This responsibility could include research design, data collection, analysis, synthesis, and presentation, as requested.
Manage contractors and consultants, including work-planning, budgeting, and tracking deliverables.
Organize and maintain program management systems, tracking tools, and internal documentation.
Travel internationally to support in-country meetings, workshops, and implementation activities as needed.
Professional Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience with marine resources, fisheries, socioeconomics, or related topics, including MEL program design, refinement, and/or application.
- Demonstrated applied research experience in designing monitoring frameworks/strategies or related indicators, data collection and evaluation, and interpreting ecological, fisheries, socioeconomic, and/or governance data for management decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate highly technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across a variety of projects.
- Bachelor’s degree required (Graduate degree preferred) in Environmental Studies, Marine Science, Oceanography, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally as needed.
Personal Attributes
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster trust and facilitate both technical and non-technical discussions.
- Superb professional and pragmatic personal presence.
- Confidence in engagement with diverse stakeholders, including scientists, government resource managers, and the general public.
- Curious and motivated to approach complex topics pragmatically with a results-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work collaboratively across cultures and disciplines.
- Reliable, responsive, and comfortable working across time zones.
- Able to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
Company Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off | Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision options | Health Savings Account | 401(k) match up to 6% | Performance Incentive Plan | Employee Charitable Donation Match Program