MEL Associate, Washington, D.C.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the Monitoring & Evaluation Strategy and relevant guidelines for tracking program achievements and outcomes.
• Support and corroborate appropriate information flow, useful for program tracking and assessment of changes incurred for strategic decision by management.
• Work directly with sub-awardees and field-based staff towards the collection and maintenance of project indicators.
• Review project indicators to ensure the authentication of quantity and quality of program achievements.
• Assist with all data management processes, including cleaning, standardization, and unification.
• Contribute to program enhancement through sharing findings from continuous assessments. Support planning and strategic decision-making.
• Undertake any other functions or responsibilities which may be assigned by the program management team.
• Promote knowledge management and a learning environment through leadership and personal example.
• Work towards continuing personal learning and development.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners.
• Maintain respectful and helpful relations with all PADF staff in headquarters and the field.

Competencies

• Demonstrates openness to change and the ability to manage complexities. Ability to oversee timely project implementation and to provide the necessary troubleshooting to keep project implementation on schedule. Ability to organize and structure large quantities of information and data. Superior file management and data management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants from a range of education levels and disciplinary backgrounds.
• Ability to think clearly and analytically.
• Ability to plan own work, set priorities, and complete them under pressure or when faced with competing demands.
• Committed to a facilitating working environment.
• Highly organized and structured. Capable of managing a multitude of inputs seamlessly.

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to work with multi-disciplinary team.
• Willingness to learn from others.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing environments.

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Sociology, International Development or relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated good oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
• At least one (1) year of working experience in an M&E role (or similar) in the field of development with a public institution, national or international NGO, donor, or development agency.
• Demonstrated experience using advanced Excel. 
• Proven experience and skills in developing monitoring, evaluation tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the use of statistical computing software such as R, Tableau, PowerBI, or similar preferred.

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