Job Description

Title: Manager - Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

Company Name: Palladium International, LLC

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Published: 25 Jul 2024

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Lead management of the project’s Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning and CLA Plan (AMELP) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and other MEL deliverables
∎ Contribute to the implementation of the System Assessment and Authorization Plan
∎ Lead the technical teams in collecting, aggregating, and analyzing baseline data
∎ Train staff training in MEL Design
∎ Spearhead Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) efforts throughout the life of the project
∎ Support the review and completion process for all project deliverables
∎ Ensure MEL files are maintained and can be easily accessed by project team members
∎ Ensure MEL information is maintained and disseminated in accordance with relevant local, company, and donor regulations
∎ Conduct and support regular Data Quality Assessments
∎ Coordinate collection and compilation of information on quarterly, annual and life of project indicators
∎ Finalize and continuously update progress against the project’s AMELP
∎ Respond to requests for information on the project and on project performance as needed
∎ Work proactively with the communications team to align MEL outputs with the communications strategy
∎ Work with technical unit heads to track investment portfolio information
∎ Work under the direction of the project’s MEL & CLA Director
∎ Master’s degree or higher in business administration, international development, economics, statistics, or a related field
∎ Minimum five (5) years (seven (7) preferred) of professional experience in performance monitoring and/or evaluation role with an international development organization
∎ Experience designing and overseeing MEL data collection and reporting for economic growth/financing projects preferred
∎ USAID or other international donor experience required
∎ Demonstrated ability to implement, operationalize, and manage information collection and assessment systems
∎ Demonstrated ability to create and manage information databases using appropriate software applications
∎ Demonstrated ability to introduce tools, processes, and systems to cultivate an evidence-based learning culture
∎ Ability to work in a team environment and work with and train staff to implement initiatives
∎ Strong writing, reporting, and presentational skills
∎ Written and spoken fluency in English is required
∎ Bangladeshi and South Asian nationals are encouraged to apply
∎ Role: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager
∎ Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
∎ About Palladium:
∎ Palladium is a global company working to design, develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health, water, power, and infrastructure; build enduring, sustainable, and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4,000 talented, motivated, and diverse staff of all religions, races, languages, and gender identities.
∎ Project Overview and Role:
∎ The Feed the Future Bangladesh Inclusive Access to Finance Activity (IAF) is a $34 million, USAID-supported project that will unlock finance for small businesses and farmers, make agricultural supply chains more inclusive and sustainable, and improve inclusivity in the financial sector in Bangladesh. To accomplish this, IAF will engage strategic partners to deploy innovative solutions to address constraints in agriculture value chains and agriculture financing; deploy incentives and capacity building to financial institutions to expand appropriate and inclusive lending to or investment in agriculture; and engage the private sector to advocate for systemic improvements and scale social impact. From 2024 to 2029, The Bangladesh Inclusive Access to Finance Activity will unlock $448 million in finance, driving sustainable agricultural lending and promoting inclusive growth. By improving access to finance for farmers and micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and the policy environment in the financial sector, IAF with increase farmer revenue, create jobs, and contribute to Bangladesh’s economic growth in an inclusive and environmentally friendly manner.
∎ The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager will lead all efforts related to collecting and analyzing the data on the impact of USAID’s intervention to facilitate investment.
∎ Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
∎ Lead management of the project’s Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning and CLA Plan (AMELP) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and other MEL deliverables
∎ Contribute to the implementation of the System Assessment and Authorization Plan
∎ Lead the technical teams in collecting, aggregating, and analyzing baseline data
∎ Train staff training in MEL Design
∎ Spearhead Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) efforts throughout the life of the project
∎ Support the review and completion process for all project deliverables
∎ Ensure MEL files are maintained and can be easily accessed by project team members
∎ Ensure MEL information is maintained and disseminated in accordance with relevant local, company, and donor regulations
∎ Conduct and support regular Data Quality Assessments
∎ Coordinate collection and compilation of information on quarterly, annual and life of project indicators
∎ Finalize and continuously update progress against the project’s AMELP
∎ Respond to requests for information on the project and on project performance as needed
∎ Work proactively with the communications team to align MEL outputs with the communications strategy
∎ Work with technical unit heads to track investment portfolio information
∎ Work under the direction of the project’s MEL & CLA Director
∎ Position Requirements:
∎ Master’s degree or higher in business administration, international development, economics, statistics, or a related field
∎ Minimum five (5) years (seven (7) preferred) of professional experience in performance monitoring and/or evaluation role with an international development organization
∎ Experience designing and overseeing MEL data collection and reporting for economic growth/financing projects preferred
∎ USAID or other international donor experience required
∎ Demonstrated ability to implement, operationalize, and manage information collection and assessment systems
∎ Demonstrated ability to create and manage information databases using appropriate software applications
∎ Demonstrated ability to introduce tools, processes, and systems to cultivate an evidence-based learning culture
∎ Ability to work in a team environment and work with and train staff to implement initiatives
∎ Strong writing, reporting, and presentational skills
∎ Written and spoken fluency in English is required
∎ Bangladeshi and South Asian nationals are encouraged to apply
∎ Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.
∎ Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at [email protected] and we will be in touch to discuss.
∎ Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.  All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

To apply to this position, please submit an application using the following link: https://palladium.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/2/home/requisition/21860?c=palladium