Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist, USAID Transparency and Accountability Project

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist, USAID Transparency and Accountability Project

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 nearly 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

PADF seeks a monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) specialist for an anticipated United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded, 5-year program to enhance public sector transparency and accountability. The San Salvador-based Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor will work with the project’s COP, key team members, and local, national and international partners to carry out program MEL activities, including developing the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework, tools, and indicators, and ensuring that all MEL activities are implemented in line with the work plan and in accordance with PADF and USAID El Salvador requirements. The position will report to the project Chief of Party and is contingent on funding. The anticipated start date is March 2023.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure staff and partner knowledge of and familiarity with MEL and knowledge management systems
• Advise program team on systems for data flow, management, and visualization, using appropriate technology and partners
• Lead planning of and/or conduct research, assessment, analytic, monitoring, and reporting activities
• Design or adapt data collection tools and methodologies, M&E workflow, data quality assessment, database and protocols, and measurement frameworks
• Collaborate with key personnel to align MEL strategies with annual workplans
• Oversee the integration of collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) principles across activities
• Ensure the inclusion, tracking, and reporting of gender, disability, and conflict sensitive measures in line with USAID requirements and best practice
• Provide capacity building and support staff in data collection, monitoring, and reviewing activities linked to program learning priorities and provide recommendation for revisions or changes.
• Ensure MEL collaboration with USAID and those activities are in line with regulations and requirements
• Coordinate with third party program evaluators

Competencies

Analysis/Problem Solving – Exceptional analytical skills to effectively prepare clear and concise reports, strategies, and/or proposals. Ability to integrate large amount of data and consolidate it into reports for decision making processes. Superior data management skills and ability to process information and data and analyze it to identify gaps and or connections among them. Ability to think clearly and analytically. Strong analytic skills and ability to respond quickly and efficiently to requests.

Planning and organizing – Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to structure large quantities of information and data. Ability to plan your own work and set priorities while facing competing demands. Excellent time management skills, efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously to deliver results on time.

Strive for Excellence – Ability to provide a strategic view of the overall portfolio and identify synergies amongst partners, projects, and possible new initiatives. Focus on learning and collaboration.

Communication – Strong interpersonal and communications skills and ability to interact with individuals from diverse cultures. Ability to communicate effectively with participants from a range of education levels and disciplinary backgrounds.

Personal Characteristics

• Collaborative outlook and desire to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
• Superior interpersonal skills, demonstrated empathy, and professional maturity.
• Ability to maintain and support a respectful, transparent and positive work environment.
• Willingness to learn from others.
• Clear understanding of and identification with PADF’s mission, values, and program activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional experience with a bachelor’s degree or five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience with a master’s degree in a relevant subject including statistics, data sciences, economics, business administration or similar
• Demonstrated MEL experience with development projects, USAID-funded projects preferred, specifically with MEL reporting, collection and reporting on gender-specific matrices, and close out
• Experience in LAC required—preferably in El Salvador
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in qualitative and quantitative studies, sampling, interviewing, and analysis
• Knowledge of USAID guidance and best practices in MEL and CLA
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is required.

More About PADF

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

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 encourages Salvadoran nationals to apply, and/or candidates with eligibility to work in El Salvador. 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.