Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer

Job Title :  Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer

Sector : Gender-Based Violence Prevention

Duration / Level of Effort : Full-time

Position Location : Remote or on-site in Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste or Vietnam)

Deadline to apply : August 5

SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT

The Southeast Asia Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention Platform is a pivotal initiative supported by a AUD million investment from the Australian Government over five years (4 to 9). The Platform aims to enhance GBV prevention efforts across Southeast Asia by fostering collaboration among governments, civil society organisations, international bodies, and other stakeholders. We are guided by the principles of being locally driven, evidence-based, inclusive and diverse, survivor-centred and trauma informed, adaptable, collaborative, minimising harm, accessible and innovative. We seek to build capacity, amplify evidence, and innovate in the prevention of GBV.

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION

Reporting to the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director, the MEL Officer will support the efficient operation of the platform's MEL framework. The framework is designed to measure, evaluate, and continuously enhance the effectiveness of GBV Prevention Platform programs throughout Southeast Asia. The MEL Officer will be responsible for ensuring the MEL framework for the Platform initiatives functions effectively. This includes data collection, evaluation, and sharing of data to assess the effectiveness of interventions and to assist in the learning processes that result in continuous improvement. The MEL Officer will collaborate with Senior Program Officers, women's rights organisations, constituency-led organisations, policymakers, and other partners to fulfil the data requirements of the GBV Prevention Platform.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

MEL System Support and Implementation :

• Support the implementation of the Platform’s MEL framework by ensuring adherence to MEL processes, timelines, and standards.
• Assist in the design, adaptation, and operationalisation of MEL tools, methods, and approaches that are contextually relevant and gender sensitive.
• Contribute to the development of indicators, data collection methods, and tools that align with the program’s objectives and strategic broader goals.
• Assist in the coordination and management of routine data collection processes, ensuring that data is gathered according to the guidelines and timelines.
• Monitor and track progress toward MEL framework indicators and targets for the Platform activities.
• Conduct regular field visits and / or surveys to gather stories of change, ensuring data is accurately recorded, analysed, and reported.
• Prepare regular MEL reports for internal and external stakeholders, including Secretariat, collaborators, donors, and partners, summarising progress, challenges, and lessons learned.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data collected through various methods (, surveys, interviews, focus groups).
• Synthesise data and generate evidence-based insights to inform decision-making and programmatic adjustments.
• Ensure that data is disaggregated by gender, age, disability, and other relevant demographic factors to reflect the diverse needs of program participants.
• Provide technical support to Senior Program Officers, mentors and grantees in the use of MEL tools and systems, ensuring data quality and accuracy in line with best practices.
• Foster a culture of learning by facilitating the use of MEL data to enhance program effectiveness.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual, and other periodic reports for stakeholders, including donors and implementing partners.

Stakeholder Engagement and Feedback Mechanisms

Ethical and Safe Data Practices

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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APPLICATION PROCESS

This position is open for citizens of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam. We will not consider applicants from other regions / countries.

Candidates with the ability to live and work in Bangkok, where our regional hub is, or a willingness to undertake significant travel to Bangkok are strongly encouraged to apply. This position also has the option to work remotely from any country in Southeast Asia. Previous applicants will be considered in this round of recruitment. If you have previously applied, you do not need to reapply in this round.

Candidates are encouraged to apply on or before  Aug 5 .

For your application to be considered, please upload your documents as follows : Candidate Last Name, First Name, date, Title of the Position.

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Equal Opportunity :

Women, indigenous women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Cowater International is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring based on merit and qualifications. Cowater does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, age, or any other basis protected by law.

Salary Information

This position offers a salary within the range of AUD - AUD 5, per month based on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.

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