Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator, Migration, Guyana

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator, Migration, Guyana

Position Description

About PADF 

The Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) believes in creating a hemisphere of opportunity, for all. We work across Latin America and the Caribbean to make our region stronger—more healthy, peaceful, just, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable for current and future generations. For over 60 years, we have served the most vulnerable communities, investing resources throughout the hemisphere. We partner with and enable civil society, governments, and the private sector for the greater good of the region.   

Position Overview

The Pan American Development Foundation is recruiting a new Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator to assist in program monitoring, evaluation, and accountability in its Guyana office to support the implementation of PADF’s programs focused on increasing access to legal status, promoting social integration and improving the lives of vulnerable Venezuelan migrants and other vulnerable populations.

The role of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator presents a challenging and exciting opportunity to support the collection and processing of information that demonstrates the program’s impact and provides critical inputs to support strategic decision making. Working closely with the Deputy Project Director and the HQ MEL team, this position also offers ongoing guidance and capacity building support to implementing partner organizations to enhance their MEL capabilities.

The position will be based in Georgetown, Guyana.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Working under the supervision of the Guyana Deputy Project Director, with support from the PADF headquarters MEL unit, the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator will:

• Assist in the development of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Strategy and relevant guidelines for tracking program achievements and outcomes.
• Provide MEL capacity-building and ongoing support to local PADF partner organizations, including assistance in the development of project MEL plans and support in ensuring adequate collection and tracking of project indicators.
• Coordinate appropriate information flows, corroborate program information, and share findings to support program tracking, planning, and strategic decision-making.
• Validate the quantity and quality of program data and achievements.
• Promote knowledge management and a learning environment through leadership and personal example.
• Undertake any other functions or responsibilities which may be assigned by the Program Management Team.
• Travel to meet with project sub-awardee partners and monitor project activities within Guyana as required.

Competencies

• Organization – Ability to oversee timely project implementation and to provide the necessary trouble shooting to keep project implementation on schedule. Ability to organize and structure large quantities of information and data. Ability to plan own work, setting priorities, and complete it under pressure or when faced with competing demands.
• Analytical Skills – Ability to think clearly and analytically. Superior data management skills. Ability to process information and data and analyze it to identify gaps and or connections among them. Integrates large amount of data and consolidate it into reports for decision making processes.
• Technology savvy – Easily adopts and uses technology, stays current on new digital tools. 
• Communication skills – Ability to communicate effectively with participants from a range of education levels and disciplinary backgrounds. Committed to a facilitating working environment.

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to learn from others.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments.
• Works towards continuing personal learning and development.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners.
• Maintains respectful and helpful relations with all PADF staff in headquarters and the field.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international development, statistics, data analytics or relevant discipline.
• At least three (3) years of work experience in a MEL role (or similar) with a public institution, national or international NGO, donor or development agency.
• Proven experience and skills in developing monitoring, evaluation and research protocols and tools.
• Experience in designing studies and research, using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Fluency in Spanish and English.
• Demonstrated experience using advanced Excel. Use of data analysis and data visualization software such as R, Python, PowerBI and Tableau is a plus.

More About PADF

PADF is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established by the Organization of American States (OAS) in 1962. www.padf.org  

PADF’s core values. “H-E-A-R-T” = Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.  

Diversity. PADF is strong because we are diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. PADF does not discriminate based on ability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of cultures, languages, socio-economic backgrounds, and perspectives on the world.  

PADF is committed to safeguarding employees and those we serve, addressing inappropriate behavior, discrimination, and harassment. We take an intersectional approach, promote gender equality, and follow our Global Code of Conduct emphasizing our H.E.A.R.T. values. The code covers various aspects, including anti-trafficking, PSEAH (Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment), whistleblowing, and online safety. 

PADF is an Equal Opportunity Employer