Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting & Learning (MERL) Manager

The William & LilyFoundation    is currently looking for the best fit for thefollowing position:

 Position title:Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting & Learning (MERL) Manager

 Purpose:To lead and implement the Foundation’s MERL system by providing technicaloversight and direction on all MERL needs

 

About The William & LilyFoundation (WLF):

WLFis an Indonesian-based philanthropic foundation established in 2009 as anoutgrow of the philanthropic legacy of William and Lily Soeryadjaya. As anactive grant-making foundation, WLF works closely with implementation partnerson three focus areas: education, healthcare and economic empowerment. WLF iscommitted to impactful and responsible interventions focused on buildingcapacity in its efforts to empower marginalized communities across Indonesia.Although the scope of WLF’s activities is countrywide, its current geographicalfocus is on eastern Indonesia.

Location: TheMERL Manager will be based in the Foundation office in Jakarta.. However, he/shewill be required to travel for project monitoring and other needs (roughly 4-6 timesa year), which may be as far as eastern Indonesia..



Key Responsibilities:

Internal

- Lead thedevelopment of WLF’s MERL framework and strategic plan at organizational level,including but not limited to development  of WLF’s TOC, program logic, impactmeasurement and data analysis
- Providetechnical support during program design and development process with a focus onensuring feasibility and comprehensiveness of MERL strategy and data collectionprocess
- Supportand direct WLF field team in planning and conducting monitoring and evaluationactivities for programs, as well as capacity building when necessary
-  Implementa learning system designed to identify, capture, and document best practicesand lessons learned to ensure timely dissemination of information and afunctioning feedback loop
-  Prepare quarterlyinternal reports, including an analysis of data and contribute towards regularreporting to various stakeholders
-   Workclosely with WLF team to ensure documents are filed and archived appropriately
-  Foster anorganizational culture of learning internally and externally
- Othertasks assigned


External

- Support granteeson developing MERL strategy at the program level to ensure that robust andcomprehensive MERL plans are in place and are implemented for allprograms/projects, as well as alignment with WLF’s own MERL strategy and impactmeasurement
- Providetechnical support to grantees on various MERL processes including but notlimited to validating TOC, logical frameworks and results frameworks
- Providetechnical support to grantees on designing assessment tools (baseline, midterm,end-line and final evaluation)
-  Other tasksassigned



Candidate Profile &Qualifications:

Required:

-  Bachelor’s degree minimum in arelevant field
- Minimum of 5 years of relevantexperience in developing and/or implementing MERL strategies
- Passionate about improvingIndonesia and excited about WLF's desire to help marginalized communitiesthrough education,        healthcare and economic empowerment
-  Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia andEnglish (reading, writing, speaking, and especially ability to understandresearch reports and articles in both languages)
-  Excellent analytical &critical thinking skills as well as a strong initiative

- Experience in quantitative and qualitative methodologies and research techniques
-  Ability to prepare writtenreports as well as digital presentations effectively
-   Proficiency in technical andcomputer skills, including Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)



Preferred:

- ·        Master’s degree in relatedfield
- ·        Undergone training courses orseminars on MERL specifically
- ·        Data management and websitemanagement skills
- ·        Experience in conducting MERLwith a small team
- ·        Ability to maintain a sense ofhumor under pressure


Benefits:
-  Competitive salary in thenon-profit sector
- Monthly health coverage
- A nurturing learningenvironment with opportunities for professional development (opportunities inthe form of courses or training    workshops)
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How to apply:

Pleasesend your

-    Your CV (or LinkedIn URL)
-     Cover letter or URL link to aportfolio of your work (that you believe best reflects your passions,competency, and skillset) to      support@wlf.or.id

WLFis an equal opportunity employer. Review of applications will begin September 16,and the position will remain open until filled.