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• Ensure that MEL systems are in compliance with Mercy Corps global,
  regional and country policies, procedures, standards and strategic
  initiatives. Lead the development of MEL system design, indicator and
  other MEL plans as needed.
• Assist in program strategy design, planning and implementation to
  ensure adherence to Mercy Corps’ Minimum Standards, including the use of
  standardized indicators and documentation methodologies.
• Support design and implementation of assessments and other pre,
  ex-ante and post data collection and analysis.
• Support the supervisor in coordinating and leading components of the
  baseline, mid-term evaluation and final evaluation, along with other key
  research activities.
• Support learning-to-action events, reflection session to analyze
  data for programmatic use and to document and incorporate lessons learned
  into program design, planning and implementation.
• Coordinate reporting with local partners, specifically tracking
  deadlines, ensuring adherence to formats and requirements, ensuring
  reporting quality and accuracy, and periodic report writing, editing, and
  submission.
• Compile progress against indicators and report back to the team
  according to the monitoring plan.
• Develop accountability and transparency mechanisms for the program
  and orient staff as well as local partners on the same.
• Perform spot checks on the team’s data collected and reports each
  month.
• Actively participate in household identification and verification of
  households that participate in the Activity.
• Build the capacity of all relevant team members to implement program
  monitoring tools, accurately enter program data into relevant databases,
  and enable them to develop excellent reports and other documents.
• Build the capacity of our local partner organizations through
  ongoing training and support on: monitoring tools, entering program data
  into databases, the development of reports and other documents.
• Ensure adherence to program management minimum standards in carrying
  out his/her duties, advising and supporting other staff in the same as
  required.
• Disseminate research learnings and recommendations to team members,
  beneficiaries and other relevant audiences.
• Other duties as assigned.

• All Mercy Corps staff are expected to behave ethically and
  demonstrate highest integrity in their professional and personal life.
  Mercy Corps has zero tolerance to any form of fraud, corruption, abuse,
  harassment or exploitation. Any breach of our policies or misconduct will
  lead to disciplinary action or may lead to termination.

• The ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Monitoring, Evaluation and
  Learning Officer job should hold a Bachelor’s degree in management,
  statistics, economics, social science or related field.
• Three years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of market
  system development, agricultural livelihoods or value chain development
  programs.
• Good understanding and skills at data management.
• Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of MS Office
  applications.
• Strong knowledge of mobile data collection tools and best practices.
  Experience with case management systems preferred.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet
  deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Strong team coordination, listening, and consensus building skills.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English.
• Able to drive a motorbike safely, valid license. Preferred but not
  required
• Exceptional management skills and experience in building and
  maintaining partner relationships. S/he will have an ability to think
  creatively about operationalizing and improving the M&E system of the
  program. S/he will have proven experience with cross-cultural team and
  capacity building, individual staff development and strong mentoring
  skills. Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous
  attention to detail as well as strategic vision are essential

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