[Hiring] Senior MEL Advisor, Data Systems and Analytics @Prosper Global

Role Description

The position is focused on OPIs, OOM and MEL program support and is part of the MEL team. They will work under the supervision of the Director of Measurement, Strategy and Program Performance, and, in collaboration with various departments, will develop systems and structures to periodically collect, report, and track our OPIs, as well as curate programmatic data.

The Senior Advisor will promote appropriate integration of OPIs in country and regional strategic workplans. Additionally, the position will support OOM by analyzing and summarizing programmatic data in each of Prosper Global’s impact priorities, conducting deep dives to identify areas where operational and programmatic progress may be co-dependent, and developing OOM dashboards.

The MEL position is a critical role that requires the incumbent to master organizational performance metrics, data collection, analysis, and reporting, as well as demonstrate exceptional skill with visualization platforms.

Qualifications

• Education: BA/MA in international development, social science, MEL, data analysis, or related sector (or equivalent hands-on experience) and relevant certifications preferred.
• Experience: At least 7 years of experience in aggregating and reporting data across various programs, or for agency-level indicator measurement, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) measurement.
• Expertise and Knowledge: Deep knowledge of data management is required, including standardization of data variables, data cleaning, data analysis and reporting.
• Technology and Data Literacy: Knowledge of how to produce and communicate accessible interactive dashboards, help interpret and communicate findings are mandatory for this role.
• Knowledge of English is required and knowledge of French, Arabic or Spanish is preferred.

Requirements

• Coordinate and support the alignment of OPIs across various units and departments, regions and country offices.
• Oversee and lead the OPI working group in refining OPIs, determining data collection cycles, aligning data protocols, developing clear standard operating procedures.
• Act as a key organizational authority on OPIs, providing strategic guidance and serving as the primary representative for engaging with senior agency stakeholders.
• Produce ad-hoc reports for senior leaders, including the Board of Directors, showcasing OPIs and related metrics to gauge organizational health.
• Collect, analyze and report progress against Organizational Performance Indicators.
• Analyze programmatic quantitative data reported through TolaData and supplementary sources.
• Support the HQ MEL Tech team in the rollout of the MEL Tech suite with programs.
• Provide training and capacity building support to teams in the areas of data management, visualization and VfM.

Benefits

• Empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.
• Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate.
• Foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions.

Company Description

Prosper Global is a humanitarian organization working alongside communities facing conflict, climate change, and economic hardship to meet urgent needs and create the conditions for lasting progress. We pair local knowledge with global resources to help communities build what's needed, test what's possible, and scale what's proven.