MERL Assistant (Code: 018-MERL-BENTANI)
Program Summary
BENTANI to expand the Project to a new area in North Sumatra to reach more coffee farming families in Dairi District to overcome financial and health welfare barriers. The program will reach 3,700 female coffee farmers/farmers' wives and young women. In addition to young women (19-35 years old), adolescent girls (15-18 years old) from coffee producing families benefit from program activities who have a higher occurrence of stunting compared to adolescent boys.
Women's lack of access to financial services, markets, networking, lack of public awareness, and the large amount of waste in the coffee farming area where waste also affects soil quality will be addressed. A behavior change approach will be incorporated into the waste management module with a focus on reducing domestic waste and the appropriate disposal of waste. We will continue to engage Starbucks Partners to lend their expertise as volunteers in social impact activities to provide inspiration to start or develop women and young women’s businesses.
Objectives:
Improve the health of 3,700 women from coffee farming families (14,800 people) through health education, improved water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities, and household waste management using hybrid models (in-person and digital channels such as webinars and social media like WhatsApp and Facebook).
Increase access to economic opportunities, bundled with digital financing and business development services for 3,700 women coffee farmers and young women.
General Position Summary
Under the leadership of the Program Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Assistant will be responsible to support the development of program’s MEL system, including monitoring tools for measurement, data management protocol, and evidence-based learning and decision making. The MERL Assistant will responsible to implement MERL activities in consultation with MCI’s PaQ Manager and MELR Officer to achieve the program impacted: that program will reached 3,700 under BENTANI-LIGHT through health education and distribute information, education and communication (IEC) materials, financial literacy, financial mentoring and facilitation of opening savings and digital wallet accounts, and train participants on fundamental and advanced business topics to expand the market and provide business growth opportunities. In addition, S/he will support the Program Manager and MERL Officer to develop bi-weekly report.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Along with MELR Officer develop 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 program 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.
- Establish and regular update of program Indicator tracking in TOLA
- Regular tracking of Program Participants’ Sex and Age Disaggregated Data (SADD)
- Design needs and GESI assessments, and baseline and end line data collections.
- Ensure the data needed for program monitoring, evaluation, research, learning,and report are available.
- Support the Program Manager to prepare bi-weekly report on program progress, challenges, and recommendations, including quality qontrol.
- Support the Program Manager to develop monthly work plan and target and provide monthly progress against the target and workplan.
- 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.
- 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;
- Assist in any other task or duty assigned.
Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or other relevant field.
Minimum 3 years’ experience working as MERL Officer.
Familiar with research methodologies or have experience in project research.
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 and digital marketing, digital training and mentoring would be an advantage.
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.
Ability to multi-task, follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members are essential.
Pleasant personality (friendly, team player, quick learner, creative and willing to take on a variety of tasks)
Computer literate; excellent skills in MS Office, especially MS Excel in particular and Internet navigation are required.
Success Factors
The successful candidate for MERL Assistant will deliver quality work, have strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with the MCI team, program partners and beneficiary communities. S/he needs to be creative, a self- starter, a team player showing flexibility and open-mindedness yet focused on achieving objectives and disciplined about following regulations and meeting organizational standards.
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
Click Apply for this position button below to complete the application form and fill in the position code: “018-MERL-BENTANI”
The vacancy will be closed on 24 May 2024 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