Coordinator Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL), Migration, Guyana at Pan American Brand – N/A, Guyana

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

Job description

About PADF

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

Position overview

The Pan American Development Foundation is seeking a new Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator to assist with programme monitoring, evaluation and accountability in the Guyana office. This coordinator will support the implementation of PADF’s programmes aimed at increasing access to legal status, promoting social inclusion and improving the lives of vulnerable Venezuelan migrants and other vulnerable populations.

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

The position is based in Georgetown, Guyana.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, under the supervision of the Deputy Project Director for Guyana and with the support of the MEL Unit at PADF Headquarters, will:

Assist in developing the monitoring, evaluation and learning strategy and relevant guidelines for tracking programme results.
Provide MEL capacity building and ongoing support to local PADF partner organizations, including assistance in developing MEL project plans and support in ensuring adequate collection and tracking of project indicators.
Coordinate appropriate information flows, confirm program information, and share findings to support program tracking, planning, and strategic decision making.
Validate the quantity and quality of program data and results.
Promote knowledge management and a learning environment through leadership and personal example.
Assume any other functions or responsibilities as assigned by the Program Management Team.
Travel to meet with project subcontractors and supervise project activities in Guyana as required.

Skills

Organization – Ability to oversee timely project implementation and provide necessary troubleshooting to keep project implementation on track. Ability to organize and structure large amounts of information and data. Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete own work under pressure or when competing demands exist.
Analytical skills – Ability to think clearly and analytically. Superior data management skills. Ability to process and analyze information and data to identify gaps and/or relationships between them. Integrates large amounts of data and consolidates them into reports for decision-making processes.
Technically skilled – Adopts and uses technology easily, keeps up to date with new digital tools.
Communication skills – Ability to communicate effectively with participants from different educational levels and disciplinary backgrounds. Committed to a facilitating work environment.

Personal characteristics

Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
Willingness to learn from others.
Flexible and adaptable to changing environments.
Works on continuous personal development and learning development.
Shows sensitivity and responsiveness to all partners.
Maintains respectful and helpful relationships with all PADF personnel at headquarters and in the field.
Demonstrates openness to change and the ability to deal with complexity.

Required qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, international development, statistics, data analysis or a relevant discipline.
At least three (3) years of work experience in a MEL position (or similar) in a public institution, national or international NGO, donor or development agency.
Demonstrable experience and skills in developing monitoring, evaluation and research protocols and tools.
Experience in designing studies and research using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Fluent in Spanish and English.
Demonstrable experience with 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) non-profit organization founded in 1962 by the Organization of American States (OAS). www.padf.org

The core values of PADF. “HEART” = Honesty, excellence, responsibility, respect and teamwork.

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

PADF is committed to protecting employees and those we serve by addressing inappropriate behavior, discrimination and harassment. We take an intersectional approach, promote gender equality and follow our Global Code of Conduct which emphasizes our HEART values. The code covers various aspects including anti-human trafficking, PSEAH (protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment), whistleblowing and online safety.

PADF is an equal opportunity employer