MERL Specialist – Circular Economy & LGU Impact

Better Than Cash; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

UNDP Philippines is seeking a MERL Specialist to lead monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning activities for the S02 component of the EU-Philippines Green Economy Programme. The role requires coordinating with LGUs, private sector, CSOs and development partners to track progress and ensure GEDSI integration.

You will oversee baseline studies, quarterly progress updates, and knowledge management, while ensuring compliance with UNDP rules and safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating with government bodies, LGUs, CSOs and private sector partners.
• Strong skills in results-based management, planning and reporting.
• Experience in MERL, M&E data collection and analysis.
• Ability to design and implement monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Fluency in English and Filipino required.

Responsibilities

• Lead MERL activities, including monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning.
• Develop and maintain MERL Plan and indicators with targets.
• Coordinate data collection, validation and reporting with partners.
• Provide training in MERL for project staff and stakeholders.
• Ensure GEDSI considerations in MERL activities.

Skills

Coordination with partners

Results-based management

MERL / M&E systems

Data analysis

English & Filipino language

Education

Advanced degree in Development Studies or related field

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience

Job description

UNDP Philippines is seeking a MERL Specialist to lead monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning activities for the S02 component of the EU-Philippines Green Economy Programme. The role requires coordinating with LGUs, private sector, CSOs and development partners to track progress and ensure GEDSI integration.

You will oversee baseline studies, quarterly progress updates, and knowledge management, while ensuring compliance with UNDP rules and safeguarding policies.