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About Mercy Corps:

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.  

Now, and for the future. 

General Position Summary:

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer will play a critical role in the oversight and implementation of MEL activities of the emergency and Rapid response Mechanism programs inclusive of MPCA, NFIs, Food, WASH, and shelter basic needs assistance. They will support MC and partners in their MEL activities, and they will contribute to the development and execution of monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring adherence to established standards and providing valuable insights for learning, accountability, and decision-making.

This role will be responsible for creating and maintaining effective data collection systems, conducting monitoring visits, organizing capacity building activities for partners, and conducting analysis to generate actionable insights. The MEL Officer will play a key role in enhancing program effectiveness through accurate data analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical skills in MEL methodologies, and experience in working with local partners, and facilitating trainings.

Essential Responsibilities

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
• Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
• Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.

Strategy & Vision

• Ensure that the MEL systems for programs are in compliance with Mercy Corps’ standards and strategic initiatives.
• Visit sites to monitor activities, collect supplementary data, stories and conduct qualitative research both independently and in teams and support partner-organizations with proper documentation and report generation.
• Support in the training and oversight of enumerators for data-collection.
• Lead and support the design and implementation of Rapid Needs Assessments, including trainings, data collection, analysis and report writing.
• Support learning-to-action events, reflection session, and After-Action Reviews to analyse data for programmatic use and to document and incorporate lessons learned into program design, planning and implementation.
• Actively participate in any additional evaluation MEL activities including but not limited to baseline surveys, PDMs, end-line surveys, evaluations, household surveys.
• Work closely with the program teams and local partners, to ensure effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities and results.

Data Management & Technical Support

• Assist Humanitarian and RRM program teams to develop data collection, analysis and visualization tools.
• Develop Information management systems to support data collection, reflection, analysis, and reporting needs.
• Ensure quality control procedures and accuracy of entered data and comparing it with the existing filing system to make sure all records are consistent and aligned.
• Provide support in the development of tools, survey design, methodology, data analysis, and other services as may be required for program monitoring and evaluation.
• Build the capacity of all relevant team members (including partner staffs) to develop and maintain MEL systems.

Internal & External Coordination

• Maintain an active advisory role with the program and MEL team to help guide them towards robust and relevant data collection.
• Coordinate with local authorities and partner organizations to ensure timely data collection for the required Rapid Needs Assessments.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to credit Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its mission.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor or representatives.

 Security

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

Supervisory Responsibility None

Accountability

Reports Directly To: MEL Manager (Ukraine)

Works Directly With: Response MEL Lead, Humanitarian Program Manager, RRM Lead, RRM Coordinators, Response MEL and Technical Teams, coordinates work with the regional and HQ-level counterparts on data, MEL and automation.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualifications & Transferable Skills

• Academic background or equivalent experience in social science, statistics, international development, economics, or another related field.
• Academic or formal training on technologies and M&E will strongly enhance the candidate’s ability to succeed in this job.
• Three years of experience in MEL and/or Information Management related activities.
• Experience on conducting trainings and developing training material.
• Relevant experience in field survey/data collection techniques, data verification, analysis, visualization, and reporting.
• Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis software such as Power BI, SPSS, R, and/or mobile data collection platforms preferable.
• Strong team coordination, listening, and consensus building skills.
• Should understand concepts and demonstrate skills in monitoring and evaluation, results frameworks/program logics, and participatory monitoring.
• Experience with both quantitative and qualitative data collection and reporting techniques.
• Strong ability to work across teams.
• Communicates well with remote collaborators.
• Manages multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced oral and written English skills required.
• Language skills in Ukrainian required.
• Ability to work effectively with an ethnically diverse team in a sensitive environment.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

During the field trips living conditions will be adjusted to the field conditions.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development.   

Team Engagement and Effectiveness 

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.

We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Ethics Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct eLearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline ([email protected]). 

Deadline for submission of applications: 15 September 2025

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