Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning And Reporting (MERL) Assistant (Code: 075-MERL Assistant BENTANI ACEH)
General Position Summary
Under the leadership of the MERL Officer BENTANI ACEH Program, 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 MERL Officer and MCI’s MERL and CARM Senior Officer to achieve the program impacted: that program will improve access of 3,000 women, including female coffee farmers, farmers’ wives, and girls actively engaged in coffee-related and household economic activities in Aceh Tengah and Bener Meriah Districts to education, mentorship, and health services, including financial literacy and financial management, financial products and services including digital financial services and agent networks, digital marketing channels, and WASH and community waste management practices. In addition, S/he will support the Program Manager and MERL Officer to develop weekly, progress, and final reports.
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 digitaldata collection tools,include data visualization system/dashboard based on program outcome and output indicators.
Support the collection, aggregation, storage, and analysisof 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 programIndicator tracking in TOLA
Regular trackingof Program Participants’ Sex and Age Disaggregated Data (SADD)
Design needs and GESI assessments, and baseline and endline data collections.
Ensure the data neededfor program monitoring, evaluation, research, learning,and report are available.
Support the Program Manager to prepare weekly report on program progress, challenges, and recommendations, including quality control
Support the Program Manager to develop monthly workplan and target and provide monthly progress against the target and workplan.
Manage programdata and filesin 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 engagingwith the program’s stakeholders and beneficiaries, including farmer business groups,government officials, privatesector 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;
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.
Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, or other relevant field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL)-related program activities.
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.
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps 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.
Team Engagement and Effectiveness
Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work. We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps 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 and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. 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.
As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).
How to Apply
Click Apply for this position button below to complete the application form and fill in the position code:
“075-MERL Assistant BENTANI ACEH”
By applying for this position, applicants attest that they have never violated a sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding, or human trafficking policy and have never been disciplined for violating an employer’s code of conduct.
The vacancy will be closed on 16 June 2026 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