ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Associate will support the Central America and Mexico (CAMEX) team’s efforts to measure, capture, and demonstrate the impact of Internews’ projects in the region. The M&E Associate will work closely with the Central America Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Officer, regional MERL team, and other CAMEX team members to assist with the design and delivery of high-quality M&E, including the development and implementation of M&E frameworks, approaches, plans, and systems for various projects, assisting in the development of mechanisms to monitor quality and gather insight at regular intervals, connecting directly with project partners and participants to improve data collection processes. The individual will assist in ensuring the quality of data collection, data analysis processes, reporting mechanisms, and report writing, particularly donor reports submitted on a quarterly basis for the CAMEX sub-region. The M&E Associate will report to the Central America MERL Officer and will work in close collaboration with all members of the Central America and Mexico team within the Americas Program Management Unit (PMU) and relevant HQ departments as required.
LOGISTICS
This is a fully remote role; our ideal candidate is based in Costa Rica, Guatemala, or Mexico. Remote candidates based elsewhere in Latin America will also be considered.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply soon.
This is a limited-duration position, with an anticipated term of 12 months.
OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING A CULTURE OF BELONGING
We are an organization of dynamic, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about our core values and about supporting positive change in the world. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and flexibility. We believe that diverse teams are strong teams and work to support an ethic of belonging, dignity, and justice for all people. Our current team includes a mix of genders, parents and non-parents, and people of multiple races, nationalities, ages, sexual orientations, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are an EEO employer and encourage candidates of all races, genders, ages, orientations, ethnicities, and national origins to apply, and welcome those with alternative backgrounds and experiences.
DAY-TO-DAY TASKS will include:
- Assist the Central America MERL Officer and Program Officers with activity monitoring, evaluation, and learning to capture project performance results.
- Support the Central America MERL Officer and Programs Officers in the design, development, and administration of resources and tools to evaluate and track project indicators, such as pre- and post-activity surveys, focus group questionnaires, uniform qualitative data analysis, internal tracking systems, impact stories, etc.
- Assist with the quarterly collection and verification of indicator data for projects and Internews’ overall monitoring and evaluation efforts, including the use and management of program data in the internal ProgramSource database.
- Compile written documentation on M&E activities and indicator results for progress and annual reports as appropriate.
- Coordinate with subgrantees to ensure their timely submission of monitoring and evaluation data and examples of project impact that meet Internews’ and donor standards for quality, detail, and clarity.
- Participate in regular pause and reflection sessions with colleagues and partners to inform project implementation and learnings.
- Liaise with Internews’ regional and global M&E teams and experts.
- Contribute to regional MERL initiatives and collaborate with MERL staff throughout the Americas region.
- In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.
QUALIFICATIONS WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Required
- University degree or equivalent lived/professional experience.
- Spanish and English fluency.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills: ability to present in non-technical language to diverse audiences, including colleagues, journalists, consultants, and donors.
- Strong time management and organization skills; ability to effectively manage a dynamic workload and shifting priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong research and writing skills; editorial and/or copyediting skills preferred.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as an effective team member.
Preferred
Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but who are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.
- Familiarity with the Central American media landscape and information ecosystem.
- Prior relevant experience, preferably working with an international NGO, think tank, or within the development, media, or human rights sectors.
- Monitoring and evaluation experience, familiarity with logic models and program management plans (PMPs).
- Awareness of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection/survey design, implementation, and analysis.
- Familiarity and capabilities for creating online reading and communications products.
How to apply
TO APPLY:
Please submit a CV and a cover letter via our Careers page.