Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead

Center For Indonesias Strategic Development Initiatives Cisdi; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 35,000,000 - 60,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Center For Indonesias Strategic Development Initiatives Cisdi is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead for the Primary Healthcare Impact Lab (PHIL). The role coordinates MEL implementation, translates frameworks into workplans, and supervises MEL staff while collaborating with internal teams and international partners.

Strong data skills and field readiness assessment are essential. Professional proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English is required, with field travel to project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, social sciences, development studies or a related field. A relevant master’s degree is an advantage.
• At least five years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, research or programme learning, including coordinating technical work and supervising staff.
• Experience in health programmes and handling routine service data is preferred.
• Proficiency in Theory of Change, results frameworks, indicator design and data quality assurance.
• Professional working proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day MEL implementation and communication across CISDI divisions and with external partners.
• Translate MEL framework into practical workplans, measurement tools, quality checks and reporting.
• Directly supervise the assigned MEL Officer(s).
• Collaborate with PHIL Program, Research, Clinical and Community Engagement teams and partners.
• Contribute to evidence-based refinement of hypertension Model of Care, readiness assessment and learning.

Skills

Data analysis

MEL/Monitoring & Evaluation

Stakeholder coordination

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, social sciences, development studies or related field

Master’s degree (advantage)

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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