Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer

Job Summary: The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer will support the implementation of the STRengthening Infectious Disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) Activity in Papua New Guinea by maintaining and implementing the monitoring and evaluation processes and practices of the project. The role includes supporting routine data collection and reporting, conducting data quality checks, tracking indicators, and helping document learning for adaptive management.

The MEL Officer will provide basic MEL guidance to staff and partners, contribute to MEL sections of project documents, and support the development and delivery of MEL trainings. They will also assist with preparing data summaries and visualizations and provide administrative support to core MEL and project operations. Accountabilities: Technical Requirements: Assists in providing technical support in the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention for projects.

Provides quality control and quality assurance support. Conducts searches of published literature, mobile software sites, blogs, on evolving issues. Contribute to development and sharing of lessons, knowledge, innovations, and best practices. Provides support to work planning and workplan preparation and finalization. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Project Design Implementation: Works closely with assigned team to ensure activities are implemented according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s).

Monitors and maintains protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and reports. Client/Funder Support: Participates in client / funder meetings. Prepares Requests for Proposals for technical, administrative, and other service needs. Operations Management: Responds to requests and inquiries from internal and external staff. Provides administrative and logistic support to technical team, training, events, meetings, and other activities.

Project/Program Reporting: Supports preparation of quarterly and annual reports, and other documents. Writes and edits technical reports and documents. Gathers information, data and statistics needed to provide evidence to reports, presentations, papers, and other documentation produced. Assists with technical troubleshooting, guide data analysis and application of data. Participates in data review and support data use for decision making.

Ensures the documentation and reporting of appropriate services rendered to clients is done in the relevant service registers. Assists with compiling technical content (e.g., reports, presentations, manuscripts). Applied Knowledge & Skills: Proficiency with database management software and on-line search tools required. Development of scope of work and deliverables for partners, consultants, etc.

Has sensitivity to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual, and ethical issues in assigned areas. Articulate, professional, and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff. Basic working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with providing technical support for technical research studies. Data visualization skills Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Demonstrated proficiency with using Microsoft Office Suite required. Ability to analyze and interpret data, identify errors, and prepare reports. Ability to solve problems and implement corrective action as needed. Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. Problem Solving & Impact: Works on problems of moderate scope that require analysis or interpretation of various factors.

Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds rapport with internal and external staff. Decision may affect a work unit or area within a department. Has no supervisory responsibility. Receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions o