Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (MEAL)

About the role

IOM Ecuador, a UN migration agency, is hiring a Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant in Quito. Reporting to the Head of the Program Support Unit under the Chief of Mission, the post supports the implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) processes. Applications are accepted from internal and external candidates.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in adapting methodological tools, data collection and information systematization in line with needs and guidelines.
• Compile and organize information on assistance programs, support collaboration with partners and prepare reports for program reviews.
• Support MEAL tools in coordination with the mission's Information Management System.
• Maintain and update information products and basic data visualization tools such as dashboards, charts and tables.
• Help integrate the MEAL approach across OPORTUNIDADES and office activities.
• Contribute to monitoring reports and respond to information requests from internal and external counterparts.
• Support communication and documentation related to project monitoring, and handle MEAL-related administrative and logistical tasks.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science, Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics or a related field, with two years of professional experience in data collection, data management, information consistency and quantitative methods; or school diploma with four years of relevant experience.
• Experience in research, monitoring and evaluation of international cooperation programs or projects.
• Fluency in Spanish (oral and written); English is an advantage.
• Experience with international organizations and/or humanitarian action is an advantage.

Required skills

• Experience with Kobo Toolbox or other data collection tools.
• Advanced data visualization and information design.
• Knowledge of Power BI, R and other data analysis tools.
• Ability to present indicators through dashboards, charts and tables, with strong writing skills.
• Handling of confidential data.