[Replacement] MEAL Specialist

Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia is recruiting on behalf of a growing non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth—particularly girls and young women—to lead change and end poverty and inequality in Indonesia. The foundation partners with grassroots organizations and communities to strengthen access to education, protection, economic empowerment, and leadership development.

About the Role
The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Specialist will lead the organization’s impact measurement, learning, and reporting systems. This role ensures that programs and partnerships are evidence-based, data-driven, and deliver measurable social outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive M&E framework aligned with the foundation’s strategic pillars.

• Design indicators, data collection tools, and methodologies to measure program effectiveness.

• Maintain a beneficiary tracking system to monitor participation, progress, and outcomes.

• Collect, validate, and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data to assess program performance.

• Produce regular impact reports, dashboards, and data visualizations.

• Partner with research agencies and program teams to develop evidence-based models and locally rooted solutions.

• Generate insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Build capacity among internal teams and grassroots partners in data collection, analysis, and reporting.

• Ensure adherence to data quality standards, ethical research practices, and donor reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, preferably in philanthropy, international development, or social impact sectors.

• Strong background in data visualization, research methods, and evaluation design.

• Experience with impact frameworks (Theory of Change, SDG alignment, outcome mapping).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in statistics, social research, development studies, or a related field.

Functional Competencies

• Strong analytical and interpretation skills to turn data into actionable insights.

• Proficiency in M&E design, indicator development, and impact measurement tools.

• Excellent reporting and data visualization skills for diverse audiences.

• Proven ability to capture lessons learned and promote organizational learning.

• Effective partnership and coaching skills to strengthen local impact measurement capacity.