.**JOB DESCRIPTION****MEL Coordinator****Summary**The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Coordinator for SLV/USAID is tasked with the responsibility of devising, implementing, and managing monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities that capture valid, reliable, and timely data on project outputs and outcomes in accordance with USAID requirements and project-level monitoring and evaluation plans. TheMEL Coordinator will be accountable for establishing performance metrics, gathering and analyzing performance information, and overseeing evaluations to ensure that valid, reliable, and timely data is obtained in compliance with USAID regulations. Additionally, the MEL Coordinator will be responsible for producing appropriate monitoring reports on project indicators and supporting project management and stakeholders in utilizing MEL data to learn from and make informed decisions.The MEL Coordinator will be responsible for guiding and assisting the project team and partners on MEL-related issues, as well as providing training and technical assistance to stakeholders on the best practices for MEL. The MEL Coordinator will ensure that program implementation integrates lessons learned to continuously enhance the quality of interventions and outcomes and will ensure that project results are achieved in a timely and sustainable manner, with clear documentation and communication to relevant stakeholders.The MEL Coordinator will assume responsibility for establishing performance metrics, gathering, and analyzing performance information (including reports and deliverables from the implementation partners and productive organization/enterprises), planning, and conducting evaluations, and supporting SLV Activity management in making decisions and allocating resources based on performance data. The MEL Coordinator will collaborate with other projects or USAID activities to coordinate MEL-related matters to ensure that they align with project objectives and donor requirements and are implemented effectively and efficiently.The MEL Coordinator will review counterparts' contracts, activities, reports, and deliverables to align with the project's indicators and objectives and ensure adequate performance. Is responsible for the management of the project, including grant implementation, planning, and reporting as assigned by the Chief of Party (COP).Also, she/he will develop and deliver training to the SLV team and partners so that they are aware of M&E plans, upcoming activities, reporting guidelines as well as links and relevance toSLV objectives.The MEL Coordinator has responsibility for overall project operations. S/he should be familiar with the technical components of SLV and the required support services. The SLV Deputy ProjectLead ensures that grant operations and sub-grantee management activities are in full compliance with USAID regulations