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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist based in the region - Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (Latin America and Caribbean)

Call for Proposals –  Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist based in the region  -  Youth Entrepreneurship Programme (Latin America and Caribbean)

The Youth Entrepreneurship Program is a major new partnership initiative between Youth Business International (YBI) and the Multi-Lateral Investment Fund (MIF) of the Inter-American Development Bank to increase effectiveness and scale in entrepreneurship programming for low-income youth in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The program consists of three interrelated components:
  • Component 1: Design and implementation of 8-10 country level projects to increase the delivery of a comprehensive range of quality services to young entrepreneurs. Projects will be responsive to the needs and opportunities in that operating market and its existing entrepreneurship ecosystem, and aligned to the program’s strategic learning agenda.
  • Component 2: Tailored capacity building of the implementing organizations to maximize quality and sustainability. This technical assistance will take the form of operational/methodological support (such as how to deliver an effective mentoring program) or organizational support (such as IT systems enhancement, or how to establish effective monitoring, evaluation and learning systems) or both.
  • Component 3: Knowledge and communication (Regional Centre for Youth Entrepreneurship) – the development of a regional knowledge and support center for youth entrepreneurship programming, fostering ongoing learning, knowledge exchange, and operational efficiencies.
The MEL Specialist will be part of a small team of 3 based in Bogota (tbc). S/he will report to the Program Director, and also be considered a remote part of the YBI global MEL team based in London, UK.
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist is responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program MEL framework and workplan.
Core responsibilities relating to the MEL Specialist include:
i)             oversight of the MEL for all projects under Components 1 and 2;
ii)           design and delivery of capacity building to implementing organizations in specific aspects of MEL, based on needs identified; and
iii)         leadership of the knowledge development and exchange aspects of the Regional Center.
If you are interested in applying, please send your CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and a covering letter in English to mary.millsbrown@youthbusiness.org
Your covering letter (maximum 2 A4 sides) should explain:
  • why you want this job;
  • how your background and experience make you a suitable candidate – please use examples of specific projects and achievements; and
  • which relevant skills and knowledge you will bring, referring to the Person Specification (above).
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments due to a disability to assist you in completing your application and/or participating in a selection test or attending an interview in the event that you are short-listed.
Closing date:  30 May 2014