Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead

CISDI; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 420,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

CISDI is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead for the PHIL project in Jakarta. You will coordinate MEL implementation, oversee data quality, and generate reports to inform decisions across CISDI divisions and partners, including HMS and UHN.

The role requires a strong MEL background, experience supervising teams, and willingness to travel for field activities to PHIL project sites. Bahasa Indonesia and English proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, social sciences, development studies or related field; master’s degree is an advantage.
• At least five years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, research or programme learning.
• Experience coordinating technical work and supervising staff; health programmes and routine service data preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate MEL framework into feasible workplans, measurement tools and quality checks.
• Supervise MEL Officer(s) and coordinate day-to-day MEL delivery.
• Prepare reports, dashboards and learning-focused outputs for partners and CISDI teams.

Skills

MEL leadership

Data interpretation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel / Google Sheets

Job description

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Lead for the Primary Healthcare Impact Lab (PHIL) serves as the primary MEL focal point for the project, coordinating day-to-day MEL implementation and communication across CISDI divisions and with external partners, including Harvard Medical School (HMS) and Universitas Harkat Negeri (UHN), under the supervision of the MEL Manager. The MEL Lead for PHIL coordinates the day-to-day implementation of the project’s monitoring, evaluation and learning work under the supervision of the MEL Manager. The role translates the agreed MEL framework into practical workplans, measurement tools, quality checks and reporting, and directly supervises the assigned MEL Officer(s). Working with the PHIL Program, Research team, Clinical and Community Engagement teams and relevant partners, the MEL Lead brings together evidence to support refinement of the hypertension Model of Care implementation, assessment of implementation readiness and project learning. The role contributes to CISDI’s mission by ensuring that programme decisions are informed by timely, credible and appropriately interpreted evidence, with strategic direction and final MEL review provided by the MEL Manager.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, social sciences, development studies or a related field. A relevant master’s degree is an advantage.

Work Experience

At least five years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, research or programme learning, including experience coordinating technical work and supervising or mentoring staff. Experience in health programmes and working with routine service data is preferred. This proposed experience threshold is subject to HR confirmation.

Specialized Knowledge

Applied knowledge of Theory of Change, results frameworks, indicator design, routine monitoring, data quality assurance and mixed-method evidence interpretation. Understanding of primary health care, implementation research, equity-sensitive measurement and responsible handling of personal data.

Language

Professional working proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English, both spoken and written, including the ability to participate actively in technical discussions, present MEL findings, write reports and correspondence, and communicate effectively with international partners.

Certification

No mandatory professional certification proposed. Relevant training in MEL, evaluation methods, implementation research or data analysis is an advantage.

Field Travel

Willingness and ability to undertake field visits to PHIL project sites in Tegal City, Tegal Regency, and Brebes Regency as required by the role, with timing, duration and frequency agreed with the MEL Manager based on project needs and the approved workplan and budget.

Competencies

Technical Competencies

Ability to translate frameworks into feasible measurement plans; review indicator calculations and datasets; analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative findings; prepare clear reports and dashboards; facilitate learning discussions; and supervise technical delivery. Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and relevant analysis or data-management tools.

Behavioral Competency

Sound judgement; attention to data integrity and detail; clear communication; collaborative working; constructive supervision and feedback; practical problem-solving; accountability for agreed commitments; and respect for inclusion, confidentiality and differing perspectives.

Application deadline: Nov 10, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.