Description:
**Please submit your CV in English
**Supervisors**
Sr. MERL Manager, LAC
Country Director, Mexico
**Job Summary**
The International Youth Foundation (IYF), a integral nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives and conditions of young people worldwide, is seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E;) Coordinator to support the monitoring of programs in Mexico that will equip young people with skills to secure and maintain employment. This role is ideal for a self-directed professional who combines strong technical data skills with a collaborative mindset and a passion for youth development. The M&E; Coordinator will play a key role in ensuring data-driven decision-making, fostering a culture of learning, and promoting continuous improvement across programs. This full-time position will be based in Mexico. - Support the Country Director in Mexico and the Sr. MERL Manager in implementing monitoring and evaluation systems aligned with IYF standards and donor requirements.
**Responsibilities**
- Support the Country Director in Mexico and the Sr. MERL Manager in implementing monitoring and evaluation systems aligned with IYF standards and donor requirements.
- Collaborate in data collection activities, ensuring compliance with quality and ethical criteria
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to generate actionable insights and support adaptive programming.
- Coordinate learning sessions and contribute to the development of knowledge products.
- Collaborate in training activities for partners or internal teams, under the guidance of the Sr. MERL Manager.
- Coordinate with external consultants and stakeholders to align evaluation frameworks and deliverables.
- Support the Sr. MERL Manager in preparing data for reports and presentations (donor, internal, partner, etc.), as needed.
- Grasp the full scope of multi-component programs and align M&E; activities with strategic objectives and cross-cutting themes.




- Proactively identify gaps, seek clarification, and propose solutions that enhance data quality, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Actively participate in team meetings, contributing ideas to ensure a shared understanding of data logic, indicators, and improve processes and tools.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
**Requirements**:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent (e.g., economics, international development, statistics, data science, administration).
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in professional internships, volunteer work, or employment in areas related to monitoring, evaluation, data analysis or social programs.
- Excellent knowledge of and experience with Excel is required (pivot tables, formulas, graphics, etc.).
- Strong computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office 365. Familiarity with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, STATA) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is preferred.
- Strong skills in data management and analysis, data quality assessments and data audits.
- Experience conducting assessments and using qualitative and quantitative tools (e.g., focus group discussions, surveys, interviews) is preferred.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize information to inform planning and strategy.
- Oral and written fluency in both English and Spanish is required.
- Interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, along with the analytical ability to identify priorities and manage details professionally.
- Ability to identify and establish priorities, work independently and exercise sound judgment related to providing support and assistance.
- Detail-oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills. Proactivity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
- Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to working with young people and institutional values.

📌 Monitoring & Evaluation (M&e) Coordinator (Ciudad de México)
🏢 International Youth Foundation
📍 Ciudad de México