MEL Coordinator, USAID Caribbean Sustainable Ecosystems Activity, Washington, D.C.

$65,000 - $73,000/Yr

Pan American Development FDN - Washington, DC

Full-time - Mid Level

Washington, DC

About the position

The MEL Coordinator will assist in monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and program reporting for a 5-year USAID-funded program aimed at reducing threats to coastal and marine biodiversity in the Caribbean. This role is crucial for overseeing a comprehensive MEL framework to measure the effectiveness and impact of project interventions, ensuring a data-driven approach to enhance climate resilience and community well-being.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of the MEL plan by leveraging the capabilities and expertise of a team of partners and staff.
• Design and deploy tools, protocols, and procedures for data collection and performance monitoring.
• Work directly with sub-awardees to collect and maintain project indicators.
• Coordinate and corroborate appropriate information flow for program tracking and assessment.
• Prepare high-quality indicator reporting, capturing results of key activities and ensuring the authentication of program achievements.
• Maintain up-to-date supporting documentation and data for indicators to comply with USAID Data Quality Assessments (DQA).
• Conduct and oversee monitoring visits, influencing the framework and data collection strategies employed during monitoring activities.
• Ensure effective implementation of an iterative cycle of learning practices, including pause and reflect sessions and feedback loops.
• Contribute to program enhancement through sharing findings from continuous assessment and support in planning and strategic decision making.
• Undertake any other functions or responsibilities assigned by the Program Management Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Sociology, or relevant discipline.
• Three or more years of working experience in a M&E role in socio-economic development with a public institution, NGO, donor, or development agency.
• Proven experience in developing monitoring, evaluation, and research protocols and tools.
• Experience working with local communities, civil society partners, and government officials.
• Experience designing studies and research using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Experience managing indicator tracking tables, writing reports, and documenting lessons learned.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
• Demonstrated experience using advanced Excel functions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SPSS, Access, and other monitoring and evaluation software.
• Experience designing and implementing surveys using Kobo or similar tools.
• Experience analyzing GIS data related to hectares demonstrating improved natural resource management.
• Knowledge of French.

Benefits

• Salary range of $65,000 - $73,000 based on experience and skills.