We’re Hiring: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Consultant
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Consultant
Position Overview
Generation Patient is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Consultant to support a 15-month initiative focused on AI companion tools and their impact on young adults with chronic conditions.
This role is primarily a research and landscape analysis position (approx. 80%), focused on understanding how young adults with chronic conditions engage with AI companion tools, associated risks, e.g., mental health, misinformation, Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (CSEA), and gaps in oversight.
A secondary component (approx. 20%) will support evaluation of project activities, including roundtables, policy outputs, and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities may evolve over the course of the project to reflect emerging findings, priorities, and project needs.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct research on AI companion tools to understand what tools are out there, how young adults with chronic conditions are using them, and what risks, challenges, and gaps may exist.
Identify and synthesize existing research, data, and gaps (e.g., usage trends, mental health implications, safety concerns, regulatory gaps).
Analyze insights from roundtables and community engagement to inform broader findings
Produce clear, concise research outputs (briefs, insight memos, summaries) to support policy and program strategy.
Support translation of research findings into policy-relevant insights and youth-facing guidance
Support development of simple evaluation approaches to assess project outputs (e.g., roundtables, policy brief, youth safety guide, dissemination efforts).
Design and implement light data collection tools (e.g., surveys, interview guides, focus groups).
Conduct or support interviews/focus groups with youth and stakeholders.
Track key indicators such as stakeholder engagement, reach, and uptake of outputs.
Synthesize findings into clear insights for internal learning and donor reporting
Collaboration
Work closely with policy, program, and safeguarding teams to align research and evaluation with project goals
Integrate perspectives from youth, clinicians, and policy stakeholders into actionable insights
Qualifications
Experience in research, policy analysis, or evaluation (health, AI, digital technology, or youth-focused work preferred).
Strong ability to synthesize complex topics into clear, accessible insights.
Experience designing or supporting data collection methods (e.g., interviews, surveys, focus groups).
Familiarity with youth engagement, chronic illness, mental health, or vulnerable populations.
Excellent writing and analytical skills.
Preferred Experience
Experience with AI, digital health, or online safety topics.
Familiarity with U.S. regulatory or policy environments (e.g., FDA, FTC).
Experience working with young people and/or communities
How to Apply
Please email a single PDF including: your resume or CV (2 pages max) and a cover letter (1 page max) outlining your interest in the role, relevant experience in research and evaluation, and any experience working with youth, chronic illness, or digital health/AI; Separately, one writing sample (3-5 pages max) demonstrating research, analysis, or policy related work.
Please use the subject line “MEL Consultant - Generation Patient - (Your Name)” and send your application to hiring@generationpatient.org by April 30th in one attachment.
AI usage for material submission is discouraged.
Contract Details
Contract type: Independent contractor
Duration: May 2026-June 2027
Compensation: $20,000 total for the duration of the contract
Level of effort: Part-time, with flexibility depending on research, roundtables, and reporting timelines
Location: Remote. with virtual meetings aligned to U.S. time zones
The application deadline is April 30, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications we encouraged.