MERLA Specialist
Kampala,Uganda * Full-time
Christian Blind Mission (CBM)
Category: Data monitoring and research
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Location: Kampala,Uganda
Full-time
Salary: Attractive
Posted 8 months ago
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support CBM teams to implement high-quality MERLA practices that enhance programme quality and learning.
• Strengthen the capacity of country and initiative staff to implement MERLA activities through mentoring, workshops, and tailored technical support.
• Review and provide feedback on evaluation Terms of Reference and reports to ensure quality, relevance, and practical application of findings.
• Provide technical assistance to country and initiative staff to enable them to identify knowledge gaps and generate new evidence to address programmatic barriers.
• Collaborate with project teams and the MERLA Unit to capture lessons learned and promote adaptive management.
• Facilitate cross-country learning through Pause and Reflect sessions, Global Learning Forums, peer exchanges, and the MERLA Community of Practice.
• Periodically review CBM’s indicators and MERLA tools to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and decision-making needs.
• Support teams in collecting, analysing, and using high-quality data for programme improvement and evidence-based decisions.
• Contribute to project design by integrating MERLA components such as theories of change, indicators, and monitoring plans.
• Represent CBM in relevant international meetings, forums, and learning networks, and contribute to key knowledge products.
• Travel periodically to CBM country offices to support learning exchange and partner engagement.
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QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. International Development, Public Health, Social Sciences, Statistics) and at least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, and/or adaptation.
• Strong understanding of MERLA principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Proven experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, including indicator development, data collection, analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative), synthesis, and reporting for programme use.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating learning and adaptive management processes.
• Experience in capacity strengthening through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Independent, agile, and adaptable working style with strong problem-solving ability.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Professional proficiency in English (spoken and written); proficiency in French preferred; additional languages an asset.
• Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.
• What we offer
• A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world’s leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development
• A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for
• An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit
HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the application instructions provided in the full job description above.
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