Reporting Line : Deputy for Impact & Engagement
Location : Jakarta, Indonesia (Hybrid)
Type : Full-time

About Koalisi Ekonomi Membumi (KEM)

Koalisi Ekonomi Membumi (KEM) is a multi-stakeholder coalition of accelerators, incubators, financiers, NGOs, and media organizations working to advance a Responsible Bioeconomy in Indonesia. We connect jurisdictions, businesses, and financiers to accelerate systems change toward sustainable, inclusive, and restorative economic models.

KEM’s work is fast-paced, collaborative, and requires a deep commitment to navigating complexity, diverse perspectives, and long-term systems change.

Position Summary

The MEL Specialist supports KEM’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning agenda through a combination of technical MEL tasks and strong administrative and coordination responsibilities. The role ensures high-quality data management, tracks coalition-wide progress, and supports learning processes across KEM’s Working Groups (WG), VC3 (Value Chain Collaboration Canvas) initiatives, and jurisdictional programs.

This position is ideal for early-career professionals with solid MEL foundations who want to grow in systems change, coalition MEL, and cross-sector collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Technical MEL Responsibilities

1. MEL Framework Development & Implementation

• Support the development and refinement of KEM’s MEL Framework, including indicators for: systems change, collaboration quality, VC3 project portfolios, jurisdictional readiness and progress.
• Work with the MEL Consultant, Secretariat, and the Impact Monitoring & Reporting Working Group to ensure alignment across coalition goals.

2. Data Collection & Analysis

• Conduct mixed-methods data collection (qualitative and quantitative) across working groups, partners, and programs.
• Maintain consistent and accurate data tracking across VC3 companies, jurisdictions, and coalition initiatives.
• Manage verification of selected data points through follow-up with members and partner organizations.

3. Data Infrastructure & Knowledge Management

• Maintain and improve KEM’s data systems using tools such as Google Workspace, spreadsheets, simple survey tools (e.g., Kobo, Google Forms), and database trackers.
• Ensure proper documentation, versioning, and secure storage of MEL data and knowledge assets.

4. Monitoring & Reporting

• Consolidate data to measure quarterly and annual progress against KEM indicators.
• Produce clear, concise documentation for internal teams and public stakeholders.
• Prepare quarterly progress summaries for the Executive Board, WGs, and partners.

Learning Facilitation

• Assist in preparing materials and documentation for reflection sessions, After Action Reviews, and cross-WG learning discussions.
• Track learning recommendations and follow-up actions.
• Help disseminate findings to members through briefs, infographics, or internal memos.

Coalition Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• • Coordinate smooth information flow between Secretariat, WG members, and external partners.
  • Support meetings of the Impact Monitoring & Reporting WG: scheduling, follow-ups, and documenting bottlenecks.
  • Maintain strong relationships with partners while applying diplomacy, clarity, and neutrality.

The MEL Specialist is responsible for supporting delivery of:

• Quarterly MEL Dashboard Updates (coalition-wide progress indicators).
• Annual Coalition-wide Reflection & Learning Report, integrating insights from all WGs.
• Updated Indicator Sets for VC3 project portfolios and jurisdictional work (annual revision).
• Quarterly WG Performance Monitoring, including follow-up with WG coordinators.
• Updated data repositories every month, maintaining accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, Economics, or related fields.
• At least 2 year of professional experience in MEL, research, data management, OR program support (development/nonprofit preferred).
• Basic ability to apply mixed-methods data collection and analysis (qualitative + quantitative).
• Strong administrative skills, especially in budgeting, reporting, and coordinating multiple stakeholders.
• Strong writing skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Ability to synthesize information from different sources into clear insights.
• Comfortable working with data tools (Google Sheets, data collection tools, basic dashboards).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience working in coalitions, multi-stakeholder platforms, or systems change initiatives.
• Understanding of issues related to climate, sustainable development, or bioeconomy.
• Prior experience supporting learning events or reflection processes.

Values & Mindset Fit

We are looking for someone who is:

• Collaborative: thrives in team-based environments across diverse organizations.
• Humble & Curious: open to learning and admitting what they do not know.
• Detail-oriented and accountable in both technical and administrative work.
• Diplomatic in handling sensitive information and engaging multiple stakeholders.
• Resilient: able to work through ambiguity and shifting coalition priorities.
• Integrity-driven: committed to fair, transparent, and honest data handling.