Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, And Learning (MERL) Officer – SEED 4 WOMEN
General Position Summary
Under the leadership of the Program Manager, The Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Officer will responsible to support the development of program’s MEL system, including strategies and tools for measurement, data management protocol, and evidence-based learning and decision making. The MERL Officer will responsible to implement and improve program MERL in consultation with PaQ Manager to achieve the program results: support 850 women-led small businesses (20% are “youth” or women from 18-30 years old) who have joined the SEED 4 WOMEN Program in 2022 – 2023 to improve their business practices, create 10% more jobs and increase profits by 15% through improved access to digital financial services and digital mentoring between 2021 and 2024. S/he will monitor program activities and indicator tracking in close collaboration with the program team, lead the needs and GESI assessments, collecting lessons learned as well as supporting the program reports. In addition, S/he will lead an impact assessment to: (1) compare the profit by ‘treatment’ women-led small businesses (WSBs) who is participating in the SEED 4 WOMEN, with a control group, i.e. WSBs who do not participate in the SEED 4 WOMEN, (2) compare the job created by ‘treatment’ WSBs who is participating in the SEED 4 WOMEN, with a control group, i.e. WSBs who do not participate in the SEED 4 WOMEN.
The position is based in Malang City and requires up to 40 % travel to program locations.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Support the development and refinement of the MEL Plan including, Result Framework, Logical Framework, Indicator Plan and Program Participants tracking plan. In addition, implementation of the MEL Plan for program activities, outputs, and outcomes, including appropriate methodologies and data collection frequency.
Develop data flow map and information management plan;
Develop digital data collection tools, include data visualization system/dashboard based on project outcome and output indicators;
Support the collection, aggregation, storage, and analysis of indicator data for dissemination and use;
Develop, maintain, and implement a data analysis plan for reflecting on outputs, outcomes, goal, and assumption indicators.
Revisit and revise MEL Plan to ensure its relevancy over the life of the program.
Establish and regular update of program Indicator tracking in TOLA
Regular tracking of Program Participants’ Sex and Age Disaggregated Data (SADD)
Lead the plan and activity related to an Impact Assessment of the program and hire a consultant to design, analysis the data, and write the report.
Manage program data and files in accordance with the MCI standard filing structure in the Synology storage platform or MCI Data Center;
Develop and conduct MEL capacity building and training plans for program team and partners as needed, and serve as a resource for program staff, advising on activity design and evidence-based programming;
Lead and support in the program’s reporting requirements, including quarterly and annual reports as well as evaluation design and implementation;
Represent Mercy Corps Indonesia (MCI) and the program, and build positive, fruitful relationships when engaging with the program’s stakeholders and beneficiaries, including farmer business groups, government officials, private sector actors, donor officials, media, etc. Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credibility to MCI without jeopardizing its humanitarian/development mission
Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in mathematics, Statistics, or other relevant field.
Minimum 4 years’ experience working in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning, especially for entrepreneurship and financial inclusion programs would be an advantage.
Familiar with research methodologies or have experience in an impact assessment would be an advantage.
Have knowledge on Mercy Corps’ New MEL Policy would be an advantage
Have experience conduct baseline-end line survey would be an advantage.
Have experience with digital financial services, digital training and mentoring would be an advantage.
Have experience on writing MEL Report
Proven experiences Working with the digital data collection tools
Proven experiences on data analysist with proper software.
Cultural sensitive and able to work effectively with a wide range of people in community level.
Demonstrated, developed facilitation and engagement skills.
Knowledge on disaster response and recovery will be an advantage.
Computer literate; excellent skills in MS Office, especially MS Excel in particular and Internet navigation are required.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps Indonesia is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps Indonesia is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps Indonesia team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field projects.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter that specifically addresses how you will handle this job responsibilities, together with the form on this link with the subject: “MERL_SEED4WOMEN_Your Name” to hrd@id.mercycorps.org .
The vacancy will be closed on 23 July 2023 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. We look forward to hearing from those who are interested in taking this opportunity to grow and develop with us.
Thank You,
Human Resources Department
Mercy Corps Indonesia