About Global G.L.O.W./Global Girls Glow

Global G.L.O.W./Global Girls Glow is a 501(c)(3) organization that mentors girls around the world to be powerful advocates and confident leaders. We fuel mentor-facilitated GLOW Clubs in 30 countries. Since inception, our GLOW Clubs have ignited the power of over 91,000 girls to do three transformative things: increase their confidence, strengthen their voice, and build their power. We sharpen girls’ advocacy skills by supporting specialty summits, sponsoring girl-led community advocacy projects, and engaging in U.N. advocacy, reaching 2 million people annually. Our outcomes evaluations demonstrate that girls experience growth in confidence and a more positive future outlook, along with measurable progress in their own lives and in their communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The MEL Analyst supports Global G.L.O.W. 's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team by leading and supporting program evaluations, applied research, and organizational learning efforts. The role works closely with the Director of MEL and MEL Data Analyst to design and implement evaluation activities, collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and synthesize findings for program learning and external reporting.

Role Responsibilities

Evaluation Design and Implementation

• Support the design and implementation of program evaluations, including qualitative case studies, participatory evaluation approaches, and outcome documentation.
• Assist in developing evaluation frameworks, data collection instruments, interview guides, and protocols aligned with program learning objectives.
• Ensure ethical data collection practices, including informed consent, safeguarding, confidentiality, and secure data management.

Data Collection and Management

• Coordinate and implement data collection activities across GLOW programs, including surveys, interviews, and partner-reported data.
• Conduct qualitative data collection activities, including interviews, focus groups, and participatory reflection exercises with youth participants and program stakeholders.
• Support the design and implementation of quantitative data collection activities, including surveys, indicator tracking, and structured monitoring tools across GLOW programs.
• Maintain and support organizational data systems (e.g., Salesforce, survey platforms, attendance tracking systems).
• Clean, validate, and organize datasets to ensure accuracy, completeness, and usability.
• Support the preparation and translation of data collection tools and guidance for international partners.
• Coordinate timelines and follow-ups with partners to ensure timely and accurate data reporting.

Analysis and Learning

• Analyze qualitative interview data and case study documentation using thematic or narrative analysis methods.
• Conduct descriptive quantitative analyses (e.g., frequencies, cross-tabulations, and basic trend analysis) to examine program outcomes and participant characteristics, and contribute to data summaries and visualizations for reporting and learning purposes
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize relevant research to inform evaluation design and program learning.
• Prepare data summaries, visualizations, and analytical briefs to support internal decision-making and external reporting.
• Identify data gaps, inconsistencies, and emerging patterns to inform further inquiry or program improvement.
• Stay current on research and evaluation practices related to girls’ empowerment, youth leadership, and gender equity.
• Provide ad-hoc MEL and evaluation support across teams as needed.

Reporting and Impact Communication

• Support the development of MEL reports, case studies, and impact summaries for internal learning and external audiences including donors and partners.
• Contribute to the preparation of dashboards, presentations, and evaluation reports.
• Assist in documenting program outcomes and impact stories that highlight youth leadership and community change.
• Assist in tracking MEL indicators and progress against organizational frameworks (e.g., Theory of Change and outcomes frameworks).
• Contribute to building a culture of data use and evidence-informed decision-making across the organization.

Relevant Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international development, social sciences, public policy, statistics, or a related field, masters in a related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, applied research, or program evaluation.
• Experience conducting qualitative data collection, including interviews or focus groups.
• Experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Experience cleaning, organizing, and managing datasets.
• Experience coordinating data collection across multiple programs or partners.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and evaluation methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly about data and evaluation findings to non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace.
• Experience with statistical or qualitative analysis software (e.g., R, Stata, SPSS, NVivo, Dedoose) is a plus.
• Interest in girls’ empowerment, education, health, or social impact work.
• Data visualization or storytelling with data skills are a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to Global G.L.O.W.’s mission and core values.

Salary Range:  Commensurate with experience and location

Location: Remote, LATAM preferred

FLSA Status:  Contract, up to 10 hours per week or up to 40 hours per month as needed, Remote, preference to candidates based in Latin America, but other locations considered. Must be willing to travel internationally.