Monitoring, Evaluation, Reseach, Learning and Adaptation (MERLA) Officer

Summary of Responsibilities

Program Implementation:

• Review verify and enter routine activity data into Terra (Ipas global M&E system) and other appropriate data management systems in a timely manner
• Develop maintain and update data visualization and dashboard to support progress tracking and performance analysis against targets
• Support the implementation of data quality assurance processes and ensure consistency with Ipas global standards for RM&E (Research Monitoring & Evaluation)
• Provide technical support and training to Yayasan IPAS sites teams and partners in routine data recording and reporting and basic data quality practices
• Coordinates with in-country team members to validate results in donor reports
• Support monitoring evaluation and research activities including assistance in study design development of data collection tools data analysis interpretation dissemination of findings and preparation of literature reviews and bibliographies
• Support organizational learning activities by assisting in the documentation and synthesis of findings and lessons learns to inform program improvement as required

Finance:

• Understand and comply with the Finance regulation in Yayasan IPAS Indonesia for all the activities

HR & Administration

• Understand and comply with the HR regulation in Yayasan IPAS Indonesia
• Collaborate with other teams in Yayasan IPAS Indonesia
• Ensure all activities comply with the regulation in Yayasan IPAS Indonesia

Ethics

• Understand and practice ethical process and behavior as per the organizations standard
• Contribute to safe working environment where every team member is treated equally and respectfully
• Ensure external consultant understand and practice ethical process and behavior while in partnership and implement program with Yayasan IPAS Indonesia

Other

• Carry out other tasks to support Yayasan IPAS Indonesias MERLA efforts.

Internal & External Customers / Suppliers as well as Third Parties

• Collaborate with other unit advisors managers project coordinators and officers for successful project implementation.
• Ensuring all project activities and its external partners comply with Yayasan IPAS Indonesias branding strategy and design.
• Maintain mutual relationships with partners and other stakeholders through representation of Yayasan IPASs mission to uphold womens and girls rights to quality SRH.
• When deemed necessary represent the project at provincial and district level coordination meeting with relevant stakeholders to ensure incorporation of Ipas objectives into the discussion

Position Requirements

• Bachelors degree in public health statistic or related field with min of 3 years of experience supporting monitoring evaluation and research in public health programs in Indonesia. Masters degree is an advantage.
• Experience in working for government health system strengthening would be preferred.
• Strong data management skills including data verification cleaning validation and documentation
• Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining data visualizations or dashboards to support routine monitoring reporting and performance tracking.
• Experience with statistical analysis computer packages (e.g. STATA SPSS SAS EpiInfo)
• Experience with digital platforms or mobile based data collection (e.g. ODK or similar tools)
• Experience working with databases or organizational data systems; familiarity with relational databases is an asset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting monitoring evaluation or research activities including assistance with data collection tools analysis interpretation and documentation of findings.
• Basic understanding and experience in qualitative research is an advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Well-organized detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Commitment to ethical data management and integrity in handling sensitive information
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and regionally up to 35% of working days per year

Knowledge & Skills

• Works independently; is an active participant in meeting project and organizational goals
• Articulate professional and able to communicate in a clear positive manner with clients and staff
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated project and organizational skills
• Ability to motivate and work well with others
• Ability to work successfully in a cross-cultural team-based global environment
• Ability to create a supportive working environment amongst all country staff

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