Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor

Cuso International; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An international cooperation organization is seeking volunteers to help enhance gender-responsive planning in Caribbean nations. This role involves developing monitoring tools and conducting training sessions. Candidates should have a degree related to social sciences or international development and at least three years of experience in monitoring and evaluation. The position is based in various Caribbean countries and offers a modest living allowance and other benefits.

Benefits

Modest monthly living allowance

Accommodation during placement

Medical health insurance

Round-trip airfare coverage

Pre-placement and orientation training

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation.
• Experience in developing M&E databases and conducting impact assessments.
• Experience working with government agencies and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Assess staff capacity to implement M&E tools.
• Conduct training sessions on results-based planning and evaluation.
• Develop M&E systems and collect disaggregated data.

Skills

Monitoring and evaluation tools

Training and facilitation

Gender-responsive planning

Education

University degree in social/political sciences or international development

Tools

M&E databases

Job description

Description

This Volunteer Placement is Located in: Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname

Start Date: December 2025

Placement Length: 6 months with the possibility of extension

Language Requirements: English - Advanced

Eligibility: Open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada only

The Volunteer’s Role

As a volunteer, you will support the development of results-based gender-responsive planning, monitoring and evaluation procedures and practices; and build the capacity of staff through training on the development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tools and administration of said tools for programming. Additionally, you will support the implementation of these M&E tools across various ministries including the creation of database systems and beneficiary impact assessments.

The overall purpose of the placement is to strengthen the capacity of the Gender Division and additional ministries to effectively monitor the performance and effectiveness of its services and programs, including the design of tools and systems for the collection of gender-disaggregated data and analysis of information.

BLUEPRINTS is being implemented in four countries: Dominica, Grenada, St Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines. You will work in close collaboration with 3 other M&E Experts in Dominica, Grenada and St. Lucia. Additionally, each country will be supported by a Gender Expert. You will also work with a local In-Country Program Support Officer to coordinate support to the Gender Divisions and ministries.

As a volunteer, you will:

• Conduct an assessment of staff capacity to implement M&E tools and systems to assess programs and services on targeted beneficiary groups
• Support the development of training resources and conduct training sessions with staff from various ministries, departments & agencies (MDAs) on results-based gender-responsive planning, monitoring and evaluation procedures and practices
• Support the development of M&E systems and tools to collect disaggregated data and conduct beneficiary impact assessments
• Support the development of gender equality and results-based indicators to monitor and report on the effectiveness of program implementation (beyond sex-disaggregated data).

Essential Requirements:

• University degree in social/political sciences, international development, project management, or a related field
• Specialized training in program monitoring and evaluation, results-based reporting

Essential Background:

• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in a position related to monitoring and evaluation of projects
• Experience with developing M&E databases and impact assessments
• Experience working with government agencies and senior management
• Experience in training and facilitation

About Us, the Project and the Partner

Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups. Together with our partners, we are focused on efforts to advance gender equality and social inclusion, improve economic resilience, and deliver progress on climate action.

We seek individuals who share our values and are committed to supporting marginalized groups, including those from the LGBTQIA+ communities.

Project - BluePrints for Gender Equality

Cuso will be implementing the four-year BLUEPRINTS project funded by the Government of Canada Global Affairs Canada (GAC); the main focus of the project is to strengthen the capacity of local governments in Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines to integrate gender into policies, programs, and services to better reflect the needs, perspectives and interests of the Caribbean’s most vulnerable women and girls.

Benefits

Cuso International's terms and conditions allow you to lead a modest and healthy lifestyle similar to local living standards. This support package will cover basic living expenses for one volunteer and is not intended to cover home-based expenses (eg. loans, support payments, etc.) or luxury items such as imported items in placement or international personal travel.

• Modest monthly living allowance
• Accommodation while in placement
• Medical Health Insurance (including the cost of required vaccinations and antimalarial medication)
• Round-trip airfare and visa/work permit costs
• Pre-placement training, In-Country Orientation (ICO) and Reintegration Debriefing
• Support while in placement through Cuso International's Country Program Office (CPO) and local partners throughout your placement
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) while in placement and upon return
• Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

Cuso International is committed to upholding the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct and has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse.