Mercy Corp
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director - STEP UP Activity
Mercy Corp, Plum, Pennsylvania, United States,
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) Director – Mozambique STEP UP Activity
Position is contingent on new funding. National candidates and those with current residency in Mozambique are strongly encouraged to apply.About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To create a better world, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long-term impact.Program / Department Summary
Mercy Corps began operations in Mozambique in early 2020 as part of a multi-country program to address the drivers of and pathways to violent extremism in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Mozambique. Mercy Corps aims to address the humanitarian crisis in the North, the underlying chronic development challenges, and the compounding challenges of weak governance, conflict, and climate change.Mercy Corps is seeking a qualified Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director for the anticipated USAID-funded Stability Through Economic Progress, Unity, and Peacebuilding (STEP UP) Activity in Mozambique. The Activity is expected to support local businesses and civil society through grants and capacity development, increase opportunities for economic growth and diversification, and improve social cohesion within communities.General Position Summary
The MEL Director will provide oversight and ensure the quality of all MEL interventions and deliverables under the anticipated Activity. They will provide technical expertise and leadership to generate and analyze quality evidence and data through monitoring, assessments, and evaluations.Essential Job Responsibilities
MEL Strategy, Management & Technical Leadership
Set-up and oversee the timely implementation of MEL systems, including the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (AMELP).Oversee data collection, analysis, management, visualization, and reporting on indicators related to the program’s overall operational context.Ensure the quality of MEL implementation for STEP UP, consistently reviewing and adapting the MEL systems and tools.Ensure systems are established to collect sex- and age-disaggregated data and ensure application of gender-sensitive methods.Collaborating, Learning, & Adapting (CLA)
Work closely with the Activity CoP and Mercy Corps’ HQ-based Evidence and Learning Unit to develop and implement the Activity’s CLA Plan.Lead and/or collaborate with external researchers and evaluators on the design and roll out of program assessments.Data & Information Management
Design and oversee the set-up of an information management system for data collection, analysis, and reporting.Ensure data quality in all aspects of M&E, by conducting periodic Data Quality Assessments (DQAs).Team Management
Oversee the Activity MEL team and sub-contractors.Build the capacity of all relevant program and partner team members.Knowledge and Experience / Qualification and Transferable Skills
MA/S or equivalent experience in development studies, research methods, statistics, or related fields.At least 7 years of relevant experience, including managing MEL staff and activities under USAID-funded programs.Proven success in designing, implementing, and overseeing program MEL systems.Demonstrated experience conducting remote MEL and data collection activities.Fluency in Portuguese required.Success Factors
The successful MEL Director will combine exceptional team management skills with strong technical experience in MEL and CLA. They will also have proven experience with cross-cultural teams and capacity building.Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position is expected to be based with Mercy Corps in Pemba, Mozambique. Staff have relatively reliable access to services with the occasional power cuts.Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability to our program participants and community partners.
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Position is contingent on new funding. National candidates and those with current residency in Mozambique are strongly encouraged to apply.About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To create a better world, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long-term impact.Program / Department Summary
Mercy Corps began operations in Mozambique in early 2020 as part of a multi-country program to address the drivers of and pathways to violent extremism in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Mozambique. Mercy Corps aims to address the humanitarian crisis in the North, the underlying chronic development challenges, and the compounding challenges of weak governance, conflict, and climate change.Mercy Corps is seeking a qualified Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director for the anticipated USAID-funded Stability Through Economic Progress, Unity, and Peacebuilding (STEP UP) Activity in Mozambique. The Activity is expected to support local businesses and civil society through grants and capacity development, increase opportunities for economic growth and diversification, and improve social cohesion within communities.General Position Summary
The MEL Director will provide oversight and ensure the quality of all MEL interventions and deliverables under the anticipated Activity. They will provide technical expertise and leadership to generate and analyze quality evidence and data through monitoring, assessments, and evaluations.Essential Job Responsibilities
MEL Strategy, Management & Technical Leadership
Set-up and oversee the timely implementation of MEL systems, including the Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (AMELP).Oversee data collection, analysis, management, visualization, and reporting on indicators related to the program’s overall operational context.Ensure the quality of MEL implementation for STEP UP, consistently reviewing and adapting the MEL systems and tools.Ensure systems are established to collect sex- and age-disaggregated data and ensure application of gender-sensitive methods.Collaborating, Learning, & Adapting (CLA)
Work closely with the Activity CoP and Mercy Corps’ HQ-based Evidence and Learning Unit to develop and implement the Activity’s CLA Plan.Lead and/or collaborate with external researchers and evaluators on the design and roll out of program assessments.Data & Information Management
Design and oversee the set-up of an information management system for data collection, analysis, and reporting.Ensure data quality in all aspects of M&E, by conducting periodic Data Quality Assessments (DQAs).Team Management
Oversee the Activity MEL team and sub-contractors.Build the capacity of all relevant program and partner team members.Knowledge and Experience / Qualification and Transferable Skills
MA/S or equivalent experience in development studies, research methods, statistics, or related fields.At least 7 years of relevant experience, including managing MEL staff and activities under USAID-funded programs.Proven success in designing, implementing, and overseeing program MEL systems.Demonstrated experience conducting remote MEL and data collection activities.Fluency in Portuguese required.Success Factors
The successful MEL Director will combine exceptional team management skills with strong technical experience in MEL and CLA. They will also have proven experience with cross-cultural teams and capacity building.Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position is expected to be based with Mercy Corps in Pemba, Mozambique. Staff have relatively reliable access to services with the occasional power cuts.Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability to our program participants and community partners.
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