TITLE: COORDINATOR, Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning

REPORTS TO: Director, Strategic Learning & Impact

DEPARTMENT: Strategic Learning & Impact (SLI)

DIVISION: Global Programs

LOCATION: New York, NY or Remote USA

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EFFECTIVE DATE: 3/22/2024

PRIMARY FUNCTION/PURPOSE: The Coordinator, Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning (MEL)
supports the effective management and execution of MEL projects undertaken by SLI staff,
cross-functional teams, MEL consultants, in collaboration with implementing partners. The
position is responsible for project management of MEL workstreams across the Global
Programs Division. The MEL Coordinator works with accountable project leads and SLI staff
and is responsible for scheduling, activities, documentation, and communication, using Asana
project management software and Box.com. The position works with the Director, SLI in
supporting Episcopal Relief & Development’s core values and strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

Project MEL Planning Technical Assistance: provide to partners for preparation of their

annual Project MEL Workbooks [Excel] with their Program Officers

Project Monitoring Technical Assistance: provide to a set of partners with their Program

Officers so partners achieve clean, valid quarterly project data with analysis and quality
reporting through their MEL Workbooks or the digital monitoring system.

Project Evaluation Workflow Management: coordinate the multi-year evaluation plan and

calendar, execute the workflow process with tools with partners and consultants
conducting evaluations, in conjunction with Program Officersand project teams.
implement evaluation dissemination plans, including events and knowledge products’
distribution, with the Focus Area Directors.

Partner Tablet Management Process: organize annual data collection tablet plan and

budget with SLI and Focus Area Directors, coordinate process for partners’ tablet
acquisition, liaising with Program Officers and IT to ensure agreements are signed, data
security installed; maintain records of tablets in active use.

MERL Consultants/Vendor Administration: prepares and executes competitive bidding

processes and the contracting process, including consulting agreements with Scopes of
Work documents; prepares invoice payment requests, tracks submission of deliverables
and invoices, and payments made.

SLI/MERL Administration: organize and manage SLI annual plan and major initiatives

with Asana work management software, required templates and Box.com; prepare
meeting agendas and pre-assignments; maintain required documentation; communicate
with team members to track agreed actions and ensure efficient information-sharing.

Back-up Support: provides back up for MEL Officer
Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, economics, social science, International Development,

Public Administration or related field

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 2 years of program monitoring and evaluation experience in a nonprofit or

government agency, preferably international development and/or humanitarian relief.

Demonstrated familiarity with MEL principles and current approaches to monitoring and

evaluation of projects using both quantitative and qualitative methods

Proven effectiveness in project management and ability to organize and deliver work

under pressure

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in writing and orally in cross-cultural

settings

SKILLS:

Expertise in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint; and in addition a project management

software preferred

Proficiency in statistical, data analysis and data visualization software a plus
Project management skills; adept at organizing, planning, scheduling, and monitoring to

contribute to projects’ achieving objectives on time and at quality.

Detail-oriented with strong organizing, prioritizing, and time management skills for

effective self-management, task execution and personal accountability

Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to manage complex or difficult situations with

tact, diplomacy and good humor

Flexibility and adaptability

Proven ability to produce high quality work independently and as part of team,

collaborating effectively

Demonstrated ability to establish and build relationships with a diverse array of

professionals

Fluency in English
Quick learner

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Passionate about Episcopal Relief & Development’s mission and impact

Ability and willingness to work Eastern time business hours and some business hours of

implementing partner countries

May be required to work long hours and a varied schedule including occasional evenings

and weekends

Ability and willingness to travel periodically in the U.S. and possibly in diverse and under-

resourced environments internationally

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an
all-inclusive list of responsibilities and/or qualifications. Position descriptions are reviewed and
revised to meet the changing needs of Episcopal Relief & Development at the sole discretion of
management.

Episcopal Relief & Development is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be
an equal opportunity employer (EEO). All employment practices will be administered without
regard to an individual’s actual or perceived protected characteristic(s) - race, color, religion,
gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age,
veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Episcopal Relief & Development offers reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
You may request accommodation at any time.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

Annual salary range of $76,500-80,000

Competitive, comprehensive benefits package offered

How To Apply:

Email cover letter and resume to careers@episcopalrelief.org with the subject line
“COORDINATOR, Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning “For more information, visit our
website at www.episcopalrelief.org. The position description is a guide to the critical
duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities
and/or qualifications. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the
changing needs of Episcopal Relief & Development at the sole discretion of
management.

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