Yayasan Ekosistim Nusantara Berkelanjutan (EcoNusa Foundation) is a nonprofit organization aiming to promote sustainable and equitable management of natural resources in Indonesia by strengthening local initiatives
The EcoNusa urgently invites the best, most-talented and highly-motivated individuals to apply for the following vacancies: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist 1 (one) position based in Jakarta
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and implement all tasks related to Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning activities:
- Collect, manage, and analyze data (quantitative and qualitative) as needed.
- Provide regular updates on the progress of all program implementation.
- Capture best practices and lessons learned as well as stories of change from the programs including the research and assessment activities.
- Identify gaps and suggest ideas or solutions for improving the existing MEL system.
- Work closely with MEL Officer and MEL Manager to assure the quality of narrative program reports.
- Lead the coordination in the process of development of narrative program reports on a regular basis including the end of program reports with all units or directorates.
- Provide guidance and support to all units and local partners in the development of Theory of Change, proposals and log frames, program monitoring plans, tools, and narrative reports.
- Work with all units and local partners to ensure the quality and accuracy of program documents.
- Coordinate with all unit teams for the implementation of MEL activities or publication of any written pieces as required.
- Conduct field visits as planned to monitor the progress of the program implementation and provide timely monitoring and evaluation reports.
- Provide support in the activities of program evaluation with external evaluators or third parties.
- Actively seek inputs (as necessary) from the internal programs including stakeholders and external parties at all levels
- Be responsible for updating and reporting MEL activities to MEL Manager in regular basis
- Build good communication and coordination to all internal teams and external parties
- Carry out other tasks given in accordance with the needs of the programs.
Essential
- Bachelor’s (S1) degree, preferably a master’s degree in natural sciences, social sciences, or relevant fields.
- Minimum of four years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning of environmental or social sector programs.
- Familiarity with ME tools and Information Communication Technology (ICT) materials.
- Experience of working with the MIS system and using statistical packages such as SPSS is a plus.
- High degree of competency in using Windows-based computer programs.
- Comprehensive knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, and learning, data dissemination techniques, quality assurance as well as generation of reports, and documentation for learning.
- Experience in the facilitation of discussions, workshops, coaching, or training to staff or other parties in MEL-related issues.
- Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English with excellent writing and editing skills.
- Good knowledge of social, political, economic, and environmental issues in Eastern Indonesia with some knowledge on forest conservation would be advantageous.
- A hard worker with excellent interpersonal, intercultural, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to handle tight deadlines and maintain high standards of work.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in the organization of data and analysis.
Note: Only short-listed candidates will be notified
