Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Coordinator

The Organisation Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected.

Expérience

Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges girls and vulnerable children face. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. For over 85 years, we have rallied other determined optimists to transform the lives of all children in more than 80 countries. We won’t stop until we are all equal. The Opportunity The role involves leading data planning, collection, analysis, reporting, and utilization while ensuring gender-transformative, inclusive, and participatory approaches. The incumbent will guarantee compliance with Plan International’s MERL policy, measure indicators in the project’s logical framework, and address data gaps. He/she will support the implementation of Community Feedback and Response Mechanisms, build MERL technical capacity among staff and partners with a focus on Results-Based Monitoring (RBM), and promote evidence-based decision-making and organizational learning by identifying lessons learned and good practices throughout the project lifecycle. This position is critical for ensuring accountability, learning, and continuous improvement, contributing to the high-quality and impactful delivery of the DRA-EJR and BRAVE Humanitarian Integrated and Inclusive WASH and FSL Projects. Key Accountabilities Include ; A. Planning, Coordination & Quality Assurance Lead MERL Framework Implementation: Ensure timely and quality implementation of the project MERL plan aligned with the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) and Results Framework. MERL Operational Planning: Coordinate annual and quarterly MERL work plans and budgets with the Project Manager and Thematic Sector Leads, ensuring efficient resource utilization. Coordination: Track planned activities, targets, and milestones; develop joint supervision tools; and organize regular monitoring visits with partners and government stakeholders to ensure quality delivery. Reporting: Prepare and submit high-quality, timely narrative and financial reports to the Project Manager. Technical Guidance: Provide MERL-related training and guidance to project teams and partners, ensuring tools and resources are effectively adapted to the local context. B. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Evaluations & Assessments: Coordinate baseline, midline, and end line evaluations, ensuring ethical standards and addressing knowledge gaps. Share findings and evidence through relevant platforms. Data Management: Oversee quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, and visualization, ensuring gender-sensitive and inclusive data entry into PMERL and Insight dashboards. Accountability: Implement and maintain Community Feedback and Response Mechanisms with age-appropriate, gender-sensitive channels and timely responses. Evidence & Learning: Document and share lessons learned, best practices, and case stories; organize dissemination workshops and review meetings to promote adaptive management.

Capacity Building: Strengthen staff and partner skills in Results-Based Monitoring, data collection and analysis, and digital tools. Partner support: Build MERL capacity of local CSO partners through tailored training, technical support, and standardized tools. Performance Management: Conduct regular performance review meetings with partners, consortium members to assess progress and agree on corrective actions. Stakeholder Engagement: Ensure meaningful participation of adolescent girls, boys, youth, and persons with disabilities in monitoring and evaluation processes.

Présentation du poste

Representation: Represent the project at government, donor, and NGO forums to share MERL lessons learned and position the organization as a thought leader. Collaboration: Foster partnerships with research institutions, universities, and consortium members in Kenya and Somalia for cross-learning and resource mobilization The Individual

Qualifications/ Experience/Skills Essential: BA/MA Degree in Statistics, Sociology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field Minimum 5 years of relevant MERL experience. At least 3 years in NGO Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. Strong analytical, reporting, and digital data collection skills. Experience in youth-focused or participatory programming preferred. Experience in Monitoring Evaluation, Research and learning Knowledge of Quantitative methods for data collection and analysis, sampling

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