JOB DESCRIPTIONMEL Coordinator
Summary
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Coordinator for SLV/USAID is tasked with theresponsibility of devising, implementing, and managing monitoring, evaluation, and learning
activities that capture valid, reliable, and timely data on project outputs and outcomes inaccordance with USAID requirements and project-level monitoring and evaluation plans. TheMEL Coordinator will be accountable for establishing performance metrics, gathering andanalyzing performance information, and overseeing evaluations to ensure that valid, reliable, andtimely data is obtained in compliance with USAID regulations. Additionally, the MEL Coordinator
will be responsible for producing appropriate monitoring reports on project indicators andsupporting project management and stakeholders in utilizing MEL data to learn from and makeinformed decisions.
The MEL Coordinator will be responsible for guiding and assisting the project team and partners
on MEL-related issues, as well as providing training and technical assistance to stakeholders on
the best practices for MEL. The MEL Coordinator will ensure that program implementation
integrates lessons learned to continuously enhance the quality of interventions and outcomes
and will ensure that project results are achieved in a timely and sustainable manner, with clear
documentation and communication to relevant stakeholders.
The MEL Coordinator will assume responsibility for establishing performance metrics, gathering,
and analyzing performance information (including reports and deliverables from theimplementation partners and productive organization/enterprises), planning, and conducting
evaluations, and supporting SLV Activity management in making decisions and allocating
resources based on performance data. The MEL Coordinator will collaborate with other projects
or USAID activities to coordinate MEL-related matters to ensure that they align with project
objectives and donor requirements and are implemented effectively and efficiently.
The MEL Coordinator will review counterparts’ contracts, activities, reports, and deliverables toalign with the project's indicators and objectives and ensure adequate performance. Is
responsible for the management of the project, including grant implementation, planning, andreporting as assigned by the Chief of Party (COP).
Also, she/he will develop and deliver training to the SLV team and partners so that they areaware of M&E plans, upcoming activities, reporting guidelines as well as links and relevance toSLV objectives.
The MEL Coordinator has responsibility for overall project operations. S/he should be familiar
with the technical components of SLV and the required support services. The SLV Deputy ProjectLead ensures that grant operations and sub-grantee management activities are in full compliancewith USAID regulations.
Responsibilities•Responsible for establishing performance metrics and targets for project outputs andoutcomes and designing data collection instruments and methodologies to capture valid,reliable, and timely data.

•Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting performance information to monitor projectprogress and identify areas for improvement and analyzing performance information,planning, and managing evaluations and assisting the SLV Activity management in using
the performance information for decision-making and resource allocation.

•Managing project evaluations, including designing evaluation methodologies,
coordinating data collection, ensuring quality control of evaluation data, and coordinate
the implementation and follow-up of the evaluation.

•Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in MEL andapplying this knowledge to continuously improve project MEL systems and processes.

•Lead the Quarterly Reporting process, including the narrative report, Performance
Management Plan (PMP), and annexes. This includes very close accounting of project
results, backed up by evidence organized in a database. Lead the Annual Reporting
process, including the narrative report, Performance Management Plan (PMP), andannexes and in coordination with the Administration and Finance Officer will maintain anorganized archive of all final products produced by the SLV Program.

•Lead with the Activity COP the learning activities including the Annual collaborating,learning, and adapting (CLA) management meetings and partners meetings (USAID andSLV) & pause-and-reflect sessions.

•Coordinate the creation, management and performance of the knowledge societies andsocial business networks•

Coordinate and manage the geographical information system. Assist the Activity’s staff toselect data collection methods for adequate monitoring and evaluation of implementing
partners' performance and of the program (these methods may include field visits,
quarterly reports, specialized surveys, and other sources of information). Assist theActivity’s staff in reviewing these methods and making improvements to their monitoringand evaluation.

•Coordinate the process for updating policy and procedure documents in the areas ofevaluation, monitoring, and learning to align with the most current USAID and CI
requirements. Seek ways to increase transparency of SLV Activity's system of reviewing
results and use of performance information.

•Being as a Point of Contact for Evaluation for the USAID and provide guidance totechnical teams on issues related to monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

•Collaborate with civil society organizations working in the same landscapes to alignobjectives, share information, and engage in joint activities to achieve results.

•Support the Activity COP with monitoring and evaluation of implementation partners andproductive organizations/enterprises (including reports, activities, deliverables, etc.)•

Contribute with the Update Environmental Management Plan forms for each of the fieldprojects for submission and approval by USAID.

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Other duties as assigned, which may include temporary assignments or tasks that arise
based on program needs.

•Identify issues and risks related to program implementation on time and suggest
appropriate program adjustments to the SLV COP. Ideally, develop and maintain a riskregister.

•Evaluate project delivery effectiveness and together with the COP determine corrective
actions needed to improve achievement against the project goals and objectives•

Maintains regular contact with staff & consultants.

Minimum qualifications
Required (critical to successful job performance. Applicants not meeting required skills may notbe hired)•Bachelor’s degree field in social science, economics, engineering, or relevant discipline.

•At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in monitoring and evaluation,
preferably in the environmental or development sector.

•Basic knowledge of geographical information systems.

•Intermediate knowledge of Access and Microsoft Office software.

•Demonstrated ability in data analysis, project design, monitoring, generating reports, andevaluation of development activities. Experience developing results frameworks, logicalframeworks, or similar tools for project design is required. Experience developing and/orusing performance management plans or similar tools is required. Demonstrated
knowledge of and experience in monitoring and evaluating programs—including indicator
development, study design, and data analysis.

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Use of specialized programs for database management and georeferencing
Experience using knowledge management software or database is highly desired.
Experience coordinating Annual Work Plans is also highly desired.
Level IV English.
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to summarize disparate information in a clear andconcise manner.
Excellent research and data collection methodology skills.

•Ability to create organizational work plans.

•Skills in supporting staff with a variety of levels of knowledge and capabilities.

•Strong organizational skills to balance competing priorities.

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Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

•Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and requirements.

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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

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Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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Strong interpersonal skills.

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Oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with mid and high-level partner
contacts, the host government, and the local communities.

•Ability to apply Agency regulations and procedures to daily work requirements.

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Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet programs and database management.
Ability to travel as needed.

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Experience working with NGOs in Mexico•

Experience in working with GEF, GCF, USAID, and any other major bilateral or multilateral
donor.

Working conditions
This position is based in Mexico City office.
•Regular office environment.
•Readiness to travel throughout Mexico.

Applications process
Candidates who meet the requirements, please send your CV with relevant experience to:
Email:

talentohumanocimx@conservation.org

Subject:“MEL Coordinator”

Deadline:

November 26, 2023