Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Lead– Millennium Challenge Corporation MSME Finance Project

Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Lead MillenniumChallenge Corporation MSME Finance Project

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Project Background:

The Millennium Challenge AccountIndonesia II (MCA IndonesiaII) acting on behalf of the Government of Indonesia with support from theMillennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is implementing the MSME FinanceProject under the Indonesia Infrastructure and Finance Compact. The projectaims to address structural constraints that limit MSME access to finance byestablishing an integrated ecosystem that links MSME capacity buildingfinancial sector strengthening and market creation. The project will be implementedthrough a dedicated MSME Service Provider (MSP) responsible for coordinatingMSME development strengthening Financial Service Providers (FSPs) andstructuring strategic partnerships to unlock new markets using a results basedimplementation approach.

Please note this is a bid opportunity and there will not be a roleunless the tender is awarded. Estimated award date is the end of 2026 withstart-up activities following immediately after award in early 2027.

Position Summary:

The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Lead will overseeall MEL functions for the MSME Finance Project and serve as a senior member ofthe project leadership team. The MEL Lead will design manage and implement acomprehensive MEL system aligned with MCC and MCAIndonesia II requirementsensuring rigorous performance tracking evidencebased decisionmaking andadaptive management. Fluency in Englishis required fluency in Bahasa Indonesian is preferred.

Location:

• This role and project will be based out of Jakarta Indonesia. Visa sponsorship will be considered

Reporting and Supervision:

• The MEL Lead Reports to the Team Lead and works closely with the Deputy Team Lead technical component leads and project operations staff
  
• This role could oversee a few staff members
  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the design implementation and continuous refinement of the projects Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Plan (MEL Plan) including the theory of change indicators targets and data collection methodologies aligned with MCC requirements
  
• Oversee collection validation management and analysis of quantitative and qualitative performance data across all project components ensuring high standards of data quality and integrity
  
• Track progress against resultsbased targets including MSME outreach financial sector outcomes capital mobilization and ecosystemlevel change
  
• Facilitate regular learning and reflection processes (e.g. pauseandreflect sessions) to support adaptive management and continuous improvement
  
• Lead or support baseline studies performance assessments evaluations and learning studies as required including coordination with external evaluators
  
• Supervise MEL staff and consultants providing technical guidance mentoring and quality assurance
  
• Prepare and contribute to highquality internal and external reports dashboards presentations and briefs for MCAIndonesia II MCC and Palladium
  
• Collaborate closely with technical and operations teams to embed MEL throughout program design and implementation

Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced degree in economics statistics public policy international development monitoring and evaluation or a related field
  
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience leading MEL systems for large complex donorfunded programs preferably in private sector development access to finance or market systems programs
  
• Demonstrated experience with MCC USAID or comparable donor MEL requirements including results frameworks indicator tracking and evaluations
  
• Strong analytical skills and experience using MEL data to inform adaptive management and strategic decisionmaking
  
• Proven ability to manage MEL teams and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary technical and operations teams
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required; fluency in Bahasa Indonesia preferred

All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racecolor religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origindisability age or status as a protected veteran.

Should you requireany adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are aneurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance please email our teamat and we will be in touch to discuss.

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