Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning
Quick answer
VisionFund International is seeking a Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning to lead the design and delivery of VisionFund’s measurement, evaluation, research, and learning function, with a home-based role and 20% travel.
- Role
- Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning
- Organization
- VisionFund International
- Location
- Home based with 20% travel
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $102,000 to $140,000 USD
- Category
- Other
The role
As Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning, VFI, you will lead the design and delivery of VisionFund’s measurement, evaluation, research, and learning function, ensuring the quality and credibility of evidence underpinning VisionFund’s impact claims.
What you'll do
- Lead the design and delivery of VisionFund’s measurement, evaluation, research, and learning function
- Oversee the network monitoring architecture, client voice instruments, external research partnerships, internal impact evaluations, and capability building for impact staff
- Strengthen fundraising capabilities by leading MERL design for institutional, philanthropic, and blended-finance proposals
- Own VisionFund’s monitoring and evaluation approach, including indicator architecture, data collection protocols, quality assurance, reporting cadence, and client voice methodologies
- Lead MERL design for funding proposals, advise on measurement-related go/no-go decisions, and ensure measurement requirements are credible, costed, and deliverable
- Design and deliver capability-building for impact measurement staff across the MFI network
What it takes
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience
- Experience leading the design and implementation of measurement frameworks, evaluation methodologies, and impact-monitoring systems
- Experience designing and overseeing MERL components of institutional donor, foundation, climate-finance, or other externally funded proposals
- Experience serving as a technical counterpart to academic institutions, research organizations, consultants, or external evaluators
- Proven experience strengthening technical capability and performance of geographically dispersed teams
- Fluent in English. Working French or Spanish desirable
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is home-based with 20% travel.
What is the compensation range?
The typical salary range for this role is $102,000 to $140,000 USD.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a graduate-level degree in Economics, Development Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Evaluation, or a related quantitative discipline, and at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
How do I apply?
Apply online by the closing date of October 23, 2026.
What are the work schedule and travel requirements?
The role is home-based with 20% travel.
How to apply
Apply directly on VisionFund International's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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