MERL Officer: Turn Data into Action for Children

Plan International; Tacloban; On-site; PHP 520,000 - 780,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive compensation package (loc.

Job summary

Plan International Pilipinas is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Officer to support a multi-year project addressing human trafficking, Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC), and Child, Early and Forced Marriages and Unions (CEFMU). The role emphasizes using data, research, and learning to improve programs and inform decisions for vulnerable children and youth.

The MERL Officer will lead baseline, midline, and endline studies, manage data, and build staff

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in development work.
• At least 3 years of experience in research, monitoring and evaluation, project planning, or community development programs.
• Experience designing and implementing assessments, surveys, and research studies.
• Strong skills in data collection, analysis, reporting, and knowledge management.
• Experience working with NGOs, communities, local governments, and development partners.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with participatory, gender-responsive, and child-centered approaches is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead project monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities across implementation areas.
• Conduct baseline, midline, and endline studies, assessments, and data collection activities.
• Track project progress and ensure activities are aligned with agreed targets and results.
• Manage project data, maintain databases, and ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and consolidate reports for donors, partners, and project leadership.
• Facilitate learning reviews and recommend improvements based on findings and feedback.
• Build the capacity of staff and partners on monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning processes.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Reporting

Knowledge management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Participatory approaches

Gender-responsive

Child-centered approaches

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences/Statistics/Social Work/Community Development or related field

Job description

Plan International Pilipinas is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Officer to support a multi-year project addressing human trafficking, Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC), and Child, Early and Forced Marriages and Unions (CEFMU). The role emphasizes using data, research, and learning to improve programs and inform decisions for vulnerable children and youth.

The MERL Officer will lead baseline, midline, and endline studies, manage data, and build staff