MERL Coordinator (Part-Time, 50%)

About the role

World Vision BiH is looking for a part-time Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Coordinator (50% FTE) for the Safe Haven project, covering maternity leave. The role ensures quality evidence and a data-driven learning environment, integrates design and monitoring and evaluation requirements into the project, and supports project staff and implementing partners in meeting donor and World Vision reporting standards. The position is based at the National Office in Sarajevo or another World Vision BiH office.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute MERL input to new project proposals and support the development of a quality M&E plan and regular data collection and reporting
• Develop data collection methodologies, tools and systems according to donor standards
• Monitor partner and direct implementation and review project reports for quality and timeliness
• Support grant managers and prepare evaluation Terms of Reference and calls for applications for external consultants
• Extract, document and share learnings, and design a documented data management process
• Coordinate the Strategy Scorecard and Maturity Framework rating, and analyse monitoring data against strategic objectives
• Maintain MERL guidelines, tools and databases, coordinate the IMPAQ platform, and build capacity in project and partner staff

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in International Development, Social Sciences or a related field; Master's degree beneficial
• 3 years of field experience in program/project design, monitoring and evaluation
• Experience supporting DME processes across multiple donor-funded projects
• Good knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, and of donor/grants programming and reporting
• Understanding of database management and data structures
• High-level written and spoken English; local applicants only

Required skills

• Questionnaire design, survey techniques and participatory approaches
• Microsoft Office, Outlook and similar database and email programs
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to train others