Volunteer: EWB-USA Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PMEL) Lead
Engineers Without Borders USA - Denver - CO
Job Description
The EWB-Northern Virginia Chapter was just awarded an international outreach project in El Sauce, Honduras. We will be upgrading the water distribution system in their small community. As the PMEL, you will be an integral part of the international project team. The following are two lists from the PMEL Lead Qualifications reference provided by EWB-USA.
PMEL Lead Responsibilities
The selected PMEL lead will be responsible for:
PMEL Lead Responsibilities
The selected PMEL lead will be responsible for:
- working with the Project Lead and the EWB-USA HQ Project Engineer to interpret and appropriately implement the PMEL Program,
- participating in project reviews conducted by the EWB-USA HQ International Community Programs staff and the Technical Advisory Committee,
- authoring or co-authoring document 901 - Program Plan & Baseline Study and document 901B - Program Impact Monitoring Reports,
- completing document 905 Project Logical Framework for the program and each project type,
- using the document 906 - EWB-USA Project Monitoring Indicators to measure the progress of the team’s work ,
- researching appropriate community engagement methods and communicating these to the project team during project planning,
- presenting and discussing the PMEL Program documents, including all community meetings that are expected to be held and relevant monitoring data that are expected to be collected during the trip, with the project team members prior to departure, and
- remaining open to and accessible for feedback from the community, local partners and chapter team members regarding the assessment of the program’s impact in the community.
PMEL Lead Qualifications:
The selected PMEL Lead must have the following qualifications:- Be a current student or professional member of EWB-USA and part of an EWB-USA chapter;
- Have participated in the EWB-USA PMEL Program webinar training;
- Be planning to travel with the team for assessment, implementation and monitoring and evaluation trips. Note: If the PMEL Lead cannot travel, the representative on the trip who will be coordinating PMEL activities must have participated in the EWB-USA PMEL Program webinar training. Additional training might be required as resources are developed within the EWB-USA PMEL Program. PMEL leads are also encouraged to read the additional documents related to impact assessments that are included at the end of the EWB-USA PMEL Program Description.
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Desired Skills and Experience
This position requires the following skills: People Skills, Project Management, Community Outreach, Verbal / Written Communication, Business Planning
About this company
Engineers Without Borders USA (EWB-USA) is a nonprofit humanitarian organization established to support community-driven development programs worldwide through partnerships that design and implement sustainable engineering projects, while providing transformative experiences that enrich global perspectives and create responsible leaders.
Today, more than two billion people lack access to the most basic things--clean drinking water, adequate sanitation, reliable passage to local markets and more. EWB-USA’s vision is a world in which the communities they serve have the capacity to sustainably meet their basic human needs.
At its core, EWB-USA’s model is rooted in practical and sustainable engineering solutions. In order to be successful, EWB-USA considers the socio-cultural dimensions of the community, local project ownership and other requirements for long-term sustainability. EWB-USA programs are full partnerships with a host community and one or more local non-governmental organizations. EWB-USA members work alongside local community members to successfully build, maintain and monitor each project.
EWB-USA members are in remote corners of the world right now working hard to make EWB-USA’s vision a reality. As a result of EWB-USA’s ongoing projects, children can cross sturdy bridges to attend school, local clinics have consistent supplies of electricity, and accessing clean water isn’t a full-day chore for families.
EWB-USA’s vision is ambitious but achievable and everyone has an important role to play--including you. Every contribution to their cause helps EWB-USA engineer a better world. Visit www.ewb-usa.org to learn more and get involved.
Today, more than two billion people lack access to the most basic things--clean drinking water, adequate sanitation, reliable passage to local markets and more. EWB-USA’s vision is a world in which the communities they serve have the capacity to sustainably meet their basic human needs.
At its core, EWB-USA’s model is rooted in practical and sustainable engineering solutions. In order to be successful, EWB-USA considers the socio-cultural dimensions of the community, local project ownership and other requirements for long-term sustainability. EWB-USA programs are full partnerships with a host community and one or more local non-governmental organizations. EWB-USA members work alongside local community members to successfully build, maintain and monitor each project.
EWB-USA members are in remote corners of the world right now working hard to make EWB-USA’s vision a reality. As a result of EWB-USA’s ongoing projects, children can cross sturdy bridges to attend school, local clinics have consistent supplies of electricity, and accessing clean water isn’t a full-day chore for families.
EWB-USA’s vision is ambitious but achievable and everyone has an important role to play--including you. Every contribution to their cause helps EWB-USA engineer a better world. Visit www.ewb-usa.org to learn more and get involved.
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