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 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) Lead for our growing portfolio of environmental projects in Haiti. PADF currently implements a range of environmental programs focusing on reforestation, watershed management, and marine protected area management. Based in Haiti, the MEL Lead will work closely with the project directors and donor representatives to ensure timely and regular data reporting for projects funded by the U.S. government, the government of Haiti, and other bilateral and multi-lateral donor agencies. The MEL Lead will be responsible for the monitoring of activity progress and findings to improve implementation performance. He/she will also have a major focus on collecting quality data on all applicable performance indicators of the activity, assuring that responsible staff of key components work collaboratively to generate the required data and deliver planned results or deliverables on schedule.

• Lead planning of and/or conduct research, assessment, analytic, monitoring, and reporting activities.
• Design or adapt data collection, security, and management, M&E tools and workflow, data quality assessment, database and protocols, and measurement frameworks.
• Collaborate with key personnel to align MEL strategies with annual workplans.
• Oversee M&E, MEL plan execution, DQAs, and analysis.
• 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.
• 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, government of Haiti and other donors and that activities are in line with program requirements.
• Coordinate with external program evaluators.
• Support report preparation in English and Haitian French, capturing impacts related to activities, and ensuring timely submission.

• At least 5 years of relevant monitoring and evaluation experience in similar activities, demonstrating increased level of responsibility for data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Proven ability to articulate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully translating data and findings, including from GIS data and analysis, into useful information for effective programming, managerial and communication decision-making.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Fluency in French or Haitian Creole and English.

Desirable Qualifications

• Written communication skills in French or Haitian Creole and English.

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.

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.

Applicants should send CV, cover letter and copies of diplomas and certificates

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

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 on the basis of 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.
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2023-11-17