- Lead the delivery of high-quality MERLA services, managing data collection, analysis, reporting, and knowledge-sharing processes.
- Guide the creation and application of MERLA frameworks, tools, and methods, informed by a situational analysis of the current M&E systems through organization-wide consultation and benchmarking.
- Ensure MERLA is deeply integrated into programme design, execution, and decision-making.
Regularly evaluate the MERLA framework to maintain alignment with organizational goals and programmatic needs. - Direct the design and rollout of comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems to assess programme performance and impact.
- Facilitate the development of M&E frameworks for strategic projects in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Lead CBM’s MERLA community of practice, documenting and sharing sector-wide advancements in measurement methods, tools, and resources.
- Develop and oversee a comprehensive capacity-building plan for MERLA.
- Strengthen MERLA capabilities within CBM staff, providing technical guidance and training to field teams and partners.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing MERLA team.
These are your qualifications
- Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., international development, public health, social sciences).
- Strong background in MERLA methodologies, tools, and practices.
- Demonstrated leadership and project management abilities with experience in leading teams.
- Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with data analysis software.
- Solid understanding of disability and development issues.
- Experience designing and implementing MERLA frameworks in learning contexts.
- Proven experience with grant proposals, including technical proposal development.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus.
- Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.
