Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer is responsible for creating, collecting, analyzing, and managing quantitative and qualitative data for the design, monitoring, evaluation, and systematization of projects to support program management and accountability. This is a shared position between Guatemala and Mexico Programs.

OUR VALUES

These principles guide and identify us as colleagues and representatives of Living Water

• Honor God
• Develop People
• Pursue excellence
• Be good stewards

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

• Degree in one of the following: Statistics; Public Health; Social Sciences; Development Studies or a related field.
• A post graduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation is required.
• At least five years of working experience in an INGO setting, with at least two (2) of the 5 years being field experience managing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning work.
• Experience in project cycle management (PMD Pro preferred or willing to commit to getting certified within 6 months of employment)
• Practical, hands-on skills in managing a Monitoring and Evaluation system including its review, tools development, and Information management.
• Thorough understanding and experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, including sampling, survey design, interviews, focus group discussions, data analysis, and application of these methods to project monitoring and evaluation standards in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.
• Experience in at least two M&E design frameworks (Logical frameworks, Theory of Change, or Outcome Mapping).
• Proven computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in the design, analysis, and reporting of quantitative and qualitative surveys.
• Strong analytical skills (use of analytical software at least one: R, SPSS, STATA, EPI INFO, ALTLAS IT, ARC-GIS, MaxQDA, NIVIVO).
• Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in Spanish and English; French will be a plus.
• Experience presenting research findings to diverse audiences;
• Previous experience in the design and delivery of capacity building trainings in M&E.
• Experience providing technical assistance in MIS/M&E

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES AND GENERAL SKILLS

• In-depth working knowledge of computer based statistical programs and excel.
• Knowledge and experience working in cloud- based database software
• Knowledge and experience working with mobile data collection
• Knowledge and experience with WASH sector guidelines and best practices.
• Knowledge and experience designing or delivering WASH programming
• Knowledge and understanding of local community and social/cultural constraints for
• effective project design and implementation;
• Competence in writing high quality reports, exhibiting detailed and professional attributes Highly proficient in English both spoken and written.
• Oral Communication/Presentation skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in rural environments with little to no infrastructure.
• License to drive a motorcycle and standard vehicle is preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of base time.
• Mexican or USA visa needed.