Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Specialist
- Career Category: Monitoring & Evaluation, Research / Development, Analyst / Assessment, Social Work
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
MERL Specialist
We are seeking a MERL Specialist to support evidence-based climate resilience programming and drive quality MERL systems and learning outcomes.
- Join an experienced and fast-growing team on a flagship climate resilience program in Cambodia
- Full-time, 12-month fixed term role with likelihood of extension
- Phnom Penh-based, open to Cambodian nationals only
The opportunity
The Australia Cambodia Partnership for Climate Resilience (ACP4Climate) is the Australian Government’s flagship climate investment in Cambodia, supporting climate-resilient water management and strengthened community resilience.
As the MERL Specialist, you will support the implementation of the program’s monitoring, evaluation, research and learning framework and systems to generate high-quality evidence and enable adaptive, evidence-based decision making. You will work closely with program teams, partners and government stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate data collection, analysis and reporting across a dynamic and impactful climate resilience program
- Support implementation of the program’s MERL frameworks, MEL Plan and performance monitoring systems, including data collection, verification, analysis and reporting aligned with DFAT requirements
- Conduct field monitoring, grant verification and stakeholder engagement to assess implementation progress, validate results and capture lessons learned.
- Maintain the Management Information System (MIS), ensuring high-quality data, accurate records, dashboards and reporting tools.
- Support research, evaluations, learning activities and adaptive management by generating evidence, facilitating reflection and documenting knowledge products.
- Provide technical support and capacity strengthening to program teams, partners and grantees on MERL systems, tools and reporting requirements.
- Promote GEDSI integration, support knowledge management and communications through evidence generation, and undertake other MERL responsibilities as required.
- Khmer - Fluent
- English - Fluent
- Bachelor's Degree in Monitoring and evaluation, development, social sciences or related field
- MERL, data management or research roles (ideally within donor-funded programs) for 5 years as a minimum
- Demonstrated experience in field monitoring, data collection, verification, digital data management systems and results-based management approaches.
- Desirable experience in climate change adaptation, water governance, grants management, research and learning, data systems, GEDSI, and working with government and development partners.
- Good in English for both speaking and writing
- Strong analytical, organisational, communication and stakeholder engagement skills with proficiency in Khmer and good working English.
- Detail-oriented, proactive and collaborative, with a commitment to data quality, continuous learning, inclusion and ethical development practices.
- Willingness to travel to program implementation areas
