Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialist

Reports to: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Duration of Contract:  1 year with the possibility to extent

Location: Sukadana, West Kalimantan, Indonesia

Organization Background

Alam Sehat Lestari (ASRI) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting sustainable health and environmental practices in Indonesia. ASRI works to conserve the biodiversity of tropical rainforests by meeting the health and economic needs of surrounding communities. Since 2007, ASRI has worked near Gunung Palung National Park (GPNP), a 108,000-hectare rain forest in western Borneo that serves as home to 5-10% of the world’s remaining orangutans and a watershed for 60,000 people. The ASRI Clinic discounted health care to local communities in exchange for commitments to forest conservation. ASRI is a world-renowned organization that has been recognized with multiple awards globally and within Indonesia including the Kalpataru Award. Our integrated work with human health and conservation has brought about a dramatic decline in logging. In 2018, ASRI expanded to a second site: Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park (BBBRNP), a 181,090-hectare rainforest in central Borneo, critical for orangutan reintroduction.

Position Overview

ASRI is seeking a highly qualified Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Specialist to join our team in Sukadana, West Kalimantan. The MEAL Specialist will play a crucial role in designing and implementing effective monitoring and evaluation systems, ensuring continuous learning and improvement of ASRI’s projects.

 Main Responsibilities

1. Assist in the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks for projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
2. Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement data collection tools, surveys, and methodologies.
3. Conduct regular field visits to monitor project activities, collect data, and ensure the quality and accuracy of information.
4. Analyze and interpret data, providing timely and relevant feedback to project teams for adaptive management.
5. Support the MEAL & Survey Coordinator in the development and execution of training programs for project staff and community partners on monitoring and evaluation methodologies.
6. Contribute to the preparation of project reports, including monitoring and evaluation findings, lessons learned, and recommendations.
7. Collaborate with the MEAL & Survey Coordinator to ensure the integration of learning and feedback mechanisms into project activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social science, natural science, development, statistics or any other related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning, preferably in the context of community development or non-governmental organizations.
• Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, data collection techniques, and statistical analysis.
• Experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for complex projects.
• Good understanding of cross-cutting priorities such as health, conservation, and sustainable livelihood, and the ability to integrate these priorities into programs/projects planning and implementation.
• Proficiency in using relevant software for data analysis and visualization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV, cover letter, and contact information for two professional references to procurement@alamsehatlestari.org cc luce@alamsehatlestari.org by August 10 2024. Please include “Name_MEAL Specialist” in the subject line. Women and candidates from local communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.