Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Coordinator

The MEL Coordinator is responsible for the monitoring and evaluation systems of IRI'sBelarus programming in order to ensure programmatic accountability and the consistentcommunication of results to a variety of stakeholders. This is an entry-level position withopportunities for promotion. In line with IRI M&E standards and in response to donor demands,s/he maintains, updates and refines IRI Belarus’ M&E systems.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee Monitoring and Evaluation across all activities conducted by IRI/Belarusand participate in the design and implementation of activities.
• Coordinate and engage with IRI’s program staff in Washington, DC as it relates to MELrequests.
• Gather necessary data from program activities to ensure that activities comply with IRIobjectives and funder regulations, such as through surveys and questionnaires and otherdata collection instruments.
• Manage program data, including database design and implementation, and organize datain a usable format for analysis and reporting purposes.
• Lead data collection and coordinate MEL narrative reporting for quarterly and annualreports.
• Manage the process of developing post-event reports to include participant details,summary of the activity and an analysis of the outputs, participant engagement andcollected post-event evaluations.
• Provide reports and necessary data to IRI Washington and to donors.
• Work with colleagues to develop weekly reports for Washington including up-to-dateinformation on and analysis of program activities, achievements, progress, and learning(for example: event descriptions, disaggregated participant data and pictures).
• Carry out trainings and consultations on M&E topics and systems for local staff asneeded.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of IRI and partner organization activities,identifying successes and failures, and recommend program adjustments accordingly.
• Provide organizational support for IRI/Belarus anticipated political party-focused andgender-focused qualitative assessments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in political science, economics, internationaldevelopment, statistics, or data science (Master's degree preferred)
• Minimum one year of professional experience in a related field
• Highly motivated to learn and grow into the position
• Strong organizational skills, execution of tasks, attention to detail, and ability to meetdeadlines required.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team, coordinate andeffectively meet program goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Russian required;Belarusian an asset.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and other database systems.
• Familiarity with qualitative data collection and analysis required; familiarity withquantitative data analysis preferred.

• Salary Range: € 1500 – 1700/month (Gross)
• Please submit your CV (in English), a cover letter (in English), and a list of three references(name, title, and contact information). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
• Projected start date: *January 2020.
• We will inform only the candidates selected for an interview.