Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Advisor
Lead implementation of MERL strategy and ensure partners adhere to work plan.
Overview
Lead implementation of MERL strategy and ensure partners adhere to work plan.
You have:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social Sciences, Economics, International Development, Statistics) or related field is required or demonstrated equivalent work experience in the field.
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience, especially in the areas of monitoring and evaluation and learning and knowledge management.
- Advanced knowledge of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) practices, including data collection, research methodologies, and impact measurement.
- Proven experience in implementing MERL frameworks and ensuring effective integration into program design and implementation.
- Experience in managing large-scale data collection efforts and in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
- Fluency in English and Amharic (additional local languages are an asset).
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, and project management skills.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience with developing Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks for projects. | This question assesses your technical knowledge and practical experience in MERL frameworks. | Provide specific examples of frameworks you developed and their impacts. |
| How do you ensure data accuracy during collection and analysis? | This question seeks to understand your approach to data integrity. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've used data to make programmatic decisions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you promote a culture of learning within a team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ for stakeholder engagement in MERL? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss a challenge you faced in implementing a MERL strategy and how you overcame it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use for qualitative data analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an experience where your MERL efforts improved project outcomes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
mercycorps.org/careers/national
