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Remote From:

Anywhere

Freelance

Senior (5-10 years)

English

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Roles & Responsibilities

At least 10 years of global health evaluation experience, including evaluability assessments, with Gavi or vaccine programming experience
Experience leading end-to-end evaluations (inception, data collection/analysis, synthesis of findings, final reports) and designing terms of reference and approach papers
Strong knowledge of OECD DAC international evaluation principles and UNEG quality standards; ability to develop SOPs, templates, tools, and strengthen internal evaluation systems
Experience supporting commissioning of evaluation teams (bid review, scoring, team composition, risks/mitigation) and delivering training/workshops on evaluation methods

Requirements:

Lead end-to-end global health evaluations (inception, data collection/analysis, synthesis of findings, final reports) and facilitate sense-making workshops
Develop evaluation design options, Theory of Change frameworks, analytic protocols, data extraction/analysis plans, and create SOPs, templates, and internal evaluation systems
Support commissioning and management of evaluation teams, including reviewing bids, applying scoring tools, advising on team composition, risks/mitigation, and supplier selection
Translate findings into audience-friendly products (slides, briefs, manuscripts) and design/lead trainings, webinars, and knowledge translation activities to drive uptake

Panagora Group

About Panagora Group

Panagora Group is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) dedicated to high-impact international development. Our goal is to provide innovative solutions that build national capacity and promote sustainability through robust local participation and capacity building, utilizing highly integrated and private sector solutions. Throughout our work, we embrace a virtuous circle of knowledge stewardship, collaborative learning, and application of evidence to heighten and accelerate positive health and development outcomes. Panagora is a social enterprise with an established USAID NICRA. EXPERTISE Panagora offers a range of international development and global health services and experts. We provide short- and long-term technical assistance at the country level or in Washington, D.C. Drawing on decades of experience across all developing regions, our team offers a range of foundational international health and development services. SERVICES As a small business, we are able to implement novel and innovative approaches using highly participatory approaches to mobilize community, civil society, and government energy in defining and owning solutions, and to promote inclusive development that benefits all groups. Ultimately, we work to promote country ownership and sustained performance so that our efforts help achieve our mission of making the world a better place for good. ABOUT THE FOUNDER Betsy Bassan, Panagora’s President and CEO, has held a variety of executive and leadership positions, e.g., at Chemonics International, Save the Children, Society for International Development, and the Small Business Association of International Companies. She brings a proven track record of transformational leadership, spurring teams to achieve ambitious strategies in highly pragmatic ways, from policy advocacy in Washington, D.C., to community-level programming in developing countries.

Company type: SME

Founded: 2018

Company size: 51 - 200

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Job description

This is a remote position.

Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialists

Short term consulting assignments| Gavi Alliance MEL Support Services

Panagora Group is a dynamic woman- and employee-owned small business and social enterprise that offers a range of international development and global health services and experts. Drawing on decades of experience across all regions of the world, our team offers a range of foundational international health and development services, with specialized expertise in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL); private-sector solutions; capacity strengthening; knowledge management; and communications.

Panagora is currently seeking applicants based in Gavi-eligible countries for consulting assignments beginning in June 2026 under the anticipated award of End-to-End MEL Support Services Framework Agreements. Positions are contingent on Panagora receiving being awarded a Framework Agreement and subsequent work orders.

To Apply: Please send a very brief cover letter and resume to talent@panagoragroup.net with subject line “Gavi- Last Name – [Relevant Position(s)]”. Finalists will be contacted.

Evaluation Specialist Leads:

At least 10 years of experience conducting global health evaluations and evaluability assessments, with specific Gavi experience or vaccine programming related experience (include total years of global health evaluation experience in cover letter)
Experience leading design of rigorous evaluations (scope, questions, methods); drafting terms of reference/concept notes/approach papers and synthesizing background evidence to justify design choices.
Practical knowledge of a wide range of evaluation design approaches and methods and their effective application.
Practical knowledge of the OECD DAC international evaluation principles, and the UNEG quality standards and knowledge and leadership of emerging good practice in evaluation is required
Experience delivering end‑to‑end evaluation including inception, data collection and analysis, developing emerging findings, drafting final reports, and facilitating sense‑making and co‑creation workshops.
Experience conducting evaluability assessments (EAs); refining EA tools; and recommending practical design options, sequencing, and prerequisites to ensure evaluation utility.
Experience supporting commissioning of evaluation teams: reviewing bids, applying scoring tools, and advising on team composition, methodological fit, risks/mitigation, and supplier selection.
Experience developing and updating SOPs, templates, and checklists; operationalizing evaluation policy and strengthening internal evaluation systems.
Experience designing and delivering practical training (workshops, webinars) on evaluation methods; developing curated resources and reading lists; and mentoring others

Evaluation Analysts:

At least 5 years of experience conducting global health evaluations with specific Gavi or vaccine programming related experience
Significant experience providing guidance on theory of change frameworks, developing analytic protocols; building extraction/coding frames; synthesizing secondary data; and troubleshooting design/fieldwork issues.
Expertise in data extraction, analysis and statistical modelling,
Experience conducting structured document reviews, rapid evidence assessments, and cross‑evaluation syntheses
Experience performing targeted desktop analyses to inform design and interpretation.

Thought Leadership and Knowledge Translation Specialists:

At least 10 years of experience translating complex global health-related data and evaluation findings into high‑quality, audience‑tailored, accessible products: slide decks, briefs, and visuals/infographics to drive uptake and use in decision-making, including for non—specialist audiences
Experience developing manuscripts and thought leadership outputs in alignment with relevant publication standards and coauthoring manuscripts with team members and partners to disseminate learnings.
Experience supporting development of materials for workshops, webinars, and practical training sessions

Panagora Group is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.