Director, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

Core responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of MEL systems for data-driven impact measurement, learning, and adaptation across diverse regions
• Develop MEL frameworks, oversee data collection/analysis, ensure data quality, build partner capacity, and drive stakeholder engagement
• Report on outcomes to donors and leadership to inform strategy and demonstrate effectiveness
• Oversee rollout of Salesforce dashboards to capture necessary data for informed programmatic decisions

This role creates positive change by developing robust monitoring and evaluation systems that demonstrate the effectiveness of blindness prevention programs, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently and interventions are evidence-based, ultimately helping restore sight to millions in underserved communities worldwide.

Required qualifications:

• BA/BS in relevant discipline (Master's preferred) with 10+ years of leadership in MEL/research roles within NGOs or international organizations
• 5+ years of management/supervisory experience with proven track record of coaching and team development
• Experience designing and implementing MEL systems for donor-funded projects, preferably in vision care or healthcare programs
• Strong quantitative/qualitative research, analysis, and evaluation skills with experience in Salesforce or similar platforms

No specific compensation or benefits mentioned in the posting. The organization emphasizes being a global team with remote, field-based, and in-office staff, and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Cure Blindness Project works to overcome avoidable blindness by developing high-quality, cost-effective eye care systems in underserved areas worldwide, having provided over 1.6 million sight-restoring surgeries and trained more than 20,100 eye health professionals across 30+ countries.