Technical Manager, MERL
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in public health, international development, statistics, or a related field and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant MERL experience; or the equivalent combination of education and expe
- Experience in program management, designing or managing data collection tools and instruments, and conducting literature or desk reviews.
- Experience working on USG-funded (USAID, DoS, CDC) programs.
- Experience with project tracking and collaboration tools (Smartsheet or similar) desired.
- Experience drafting SOWs, managing consultant contracts, or processing invoicing desired.
- Strong Excel skills, including data cleaning, organization, and basic analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to solve administrative, technical, or operational problems in a timely and successful manner.
- Ability to synthesize literature or assessment findings into clear, concise written summaries.
- Strong presentation and technical writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate tactfully and develop positive working relationships across teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Strong accuracy and attention to detail in project tracking, writing, editing, and document management.
- Must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice to have
- Master's degree desired.
- French language proficiency highly desirable.
Full description
Position Title: Technical Manager, MERL
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Department: COO's Office (MOMENTUM)
Location: Washington, DC - Hybrid
Salary Range: $71,000 - $92,500 - $114,000
Note: The posted salary range reflects the full range of Corus' Manager pay grade and does not represent the anticipated hiring salary for this position. The target hiring range for the Technical Manager, MERL is expected to fall between the minimum and midpoint of the pay grade, based on program budget, internal equity and experience.
Corus International provides a competitive, growth-oriented, yet fiscally responsible compensation program.
Additionally, Corus provides a comprehensive and competitive employee benefit package to protect our valued and dedicated staff and their families. Our benefits include three medical plan options with comprehensive prescription drug coverage, low-cost dental coverage with 100% paid vision insurance. Corus also provides a generous retirement plan and PTO to include vacation, sick, holiday, parental, jury, international travel, and bereavement leave; employer-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance; employee wellness incentives, and employee work/life balance and assistance programs.
Position Summary:
Corus International is seeking a Technical Manager, MERL to join the MOMENTUM team in the Washington, DC office. This hybrid position is based at our headquarters in Washington, DC, with in-office days on Tuesday and Wednesday each week.
The Technical Manager, MERL reports to the Senior Director, Technical Services, MERL and ensures the quality and consistency of data collection instruments and data cleaning across the portfolio, leads literature and assessment tool synthesis to inform technical approaches, and manages day-to-day coordination for the portfolio, including workstream scheduling, RACIs, consultant SOWs and invoicing, and tracking expenditures against activity budgets. The Technical Manager manages data collection tool design and evidence synthesis as a core technical component within the broader Lifesaving Health Assistance (LHA) portfolio, which spans the Core team and all four country programs (DRC, Ethiopia, Mali, and South Sudan). The Technical Manager serves as the team's day-to-day point of contact for MERL coordination and technical questions across the portfolio, flagging issues and proposing solutions to the Senior Director.
This position is funded through a specific project and is subject to the continued availability of funding.
Responsibilities:
MERL Coordination and Project Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day coordination across the LHA portfolio, including the Core team and country teams in in DRC, Ethiopia, Mali, and South Sudan.