VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Mercy Corps is a leading global humanitarian agency saving and improving lives in the world’s toughest places.
With a network of experienced professionals in more than 40 countries, we partner with local communities to put
bold ideas into action to help people recover, overcome hardship and build better lives – now, and for the future.
Mercy Corps has worked in Myanmar since 2008 and is focused on food security; market development; energy
access; conflict resolution; and local governance.
Mercy Corps in Myanmar invites interested Myanmar Nationals for the following position.

MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING ASSISTANT

(Vacancy Announcement No. MC-VA-220921)
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday, 22 September 2021 (Before 5:00pm)
*Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Duty Station : Hpa-An and Loikaw

Number of Opening(s) : 2

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian organization empowering people to recover from crisis, build better lives
and transform their communities for good. Operating in Myanmar since 2008, Mercy Corps works to build
responsive governance, inclusive economic development, and equal rights that support peace and prosperity.
Mercy Corps currently works in ten states in Myanmar, connecting market development, financial inclusion,
disaster risk management and climate change resilience, and governance through a facilitative partnership
approach.
Mercy Corps is committed to accountability to our stakeholders — from the people and communities we serve to
the donors, partners, governments, and team members who support our work. We have a responsibility to all of
our stakeholders to use our resources to the best advantage and work in a respectful manner with our beneficiaries.
We have a zero tolerance for violations to our Code of Ethics (e.g. Sexual Abuse of Beneficiaries and Community
Members (PSEA), Anti-Trafficking Policy, Child Safeguarding Policy, Mercy Corps Ethics Complaint and
Whistleblower Policy, Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy and Harassment, Bullying, and Anti-
Discrimination Policy and Fraud and Corruption).

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
Mercy Corps began working in Myanmar in 2008 to help communities recover from the devastating damage of
Cyclone Nargis. Our overarching goal is to enable communities to determine their future through inclusive and
equitable access to opportunities, leading to peace and prosperity. We approach our work through a resilience lens,
to ensure households and communities are able to manage a myriad of shocks and stresses that threaten these
outcomes.
In the Southeast, among its numerous programs, Mercy Corps is supporting humanitarian assistance that supports
internally displaced and host communities to better meet their basic needs and have improved agency in their
ability to cope with current and future shocks and stresses.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The MEL Assistant will support the MEL functions of the program and the MEL team with relationships with
partners, coordination with stakeholders, data collection, and implementation of mechanisms to track, analyze and
report on results and monitor markets. They will work closely with the MEL Coordinator, Program Coordinator/s,
and Program Manager in all human-to-human aspects of the program and ensure targeting is consistent with
protection best practices and MC’s strategy.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the overall implementation of the MEL plan of the program/s.
• Help the MEL team ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E
systems and indicator tracking and transparency tools (i.e. TOLA) to reach desired impacts.
• Ensure program databases are kept up to date and that data is cleaned and accurate.
• Support the work and strengthen the capacity of relevant partner staff and enumerators as part of this
program.
• Support in the developing a performance monitoring framework, design data collection tools and databases,
 data collection tools, and issue tracking system.
• Support in managing data collection, consolidation, and analysis processes in coordination with program
partners.
• Help ensure all programs meet Mercy Corps’ Cash Minimum Standards
• Help ensure all interventions adhere to Mercy Corps’ Gender Policy, Do No Harm principles, and
beneficiary accountability standards.
• Help ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with
Mercy Corps’ relevant program guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan.
• Help ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established vulnerability criteria.
• Conduct regular progress monitoring of the activities, lead field data collection and coaching on data
collection, report of data analysis and draft of analytical reports.
• Contribute to assessments, partners’ capacity strengthening, development of SOPs and distribution
modalities.
• Prepare data for quarterly updates to inform adaptation, as well as internal and external reporting.
• Collect market price data regularly in coordination with Market Analysis Unit.
• Support in the roll out of Post Distribution Monitoring (PDM) and other evaluation initiatives.
• Help fulfill Mercy Corps Program Management Minimum Standards based on the organization-wide guide.

SECURITY
Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING
As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning
organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team
members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES
Ensure mechanisms are in place for data protection for program participants.
Supervisory Responsibility: None

ACCOUNTABILITY
Reports Directly To: MEL Coordinator
Works Directly With: Program Coordinators, Program Manager, Humanitarian Team Leader, Senior Program
Development and Quality Manager, Country MEL Manager, Finance and Compliance Manager, Operations
Manager, Technical Support Unit, and additional global support departments as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• BA/S or equivalent in relevant field required;
• 1-2 years experiences of working in the Monitoring and Evaluation field, preferably in emergency programs
involving cash transfer and in-kind distribution.
• Previous experience in operating in complex environments required.
• Working experience in Southeast (preference for Kayah and Kayin) required.
• Demonstrated experience working with partner organizations
• Good data analysis skills (both Quantitative and Qualitative)
• Training and coaching skills is a great plus.
• Good understanding of emergency response M&E, including post-distribution monitoring.
• Experience leading M&E for result based management approaches and other planning approaches.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills are a plus.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, computer skills, organization skills, and ability to follow procedures, meet
deadlines, and work both independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Proven ability to learn quickly; lead a program to achieve stated results and objectives.
• Experience working with local stakeholders, national and international NGOs is a plus.
• Knowledge of SPHERE and other humanitarian programming standards is a plus.
• Effective verbal and written English skills required.
• Ability to communicate in local language (Kayah/Kayin) is required.
SUCCESS FACTORS
The MEL Assistant will demonstrate commitment to support conflict and disaster-affected communities. The
successful candidate will be a quick learner, have strong critical thinking and analytical skills, demonstrate
initiative and creativity, ability to work independently, and have strong personal values of acceptance, equality,
and inclusivity. Successful Mercy Corps team members have a strong commitment to teamwork and
accountability, thrive in evolving and challenging environments, and make effective written and verbal
communication a priority. The successful candidate will combine great time-management skills, data analysis
skills and experience in maintaining partner relationships. The most successful Mercy Corps team members have
a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make
effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.

LIVING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is based in Hpa-An and Loikaw and may require travel to field locations where programs are
implemented. Considering the frequent travel from/to different field locations, this position will require flexibility
in terms of accommodation and logistics. Security in the field locations require additional vigilance and
accessibility will be reassessed continuously. Given the nature of the response, working hours require flexibility
and working through weekends/evenings might be necessary. Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency
both during and outside of work hours. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional
manner and respect local laws and customs, and adhere to MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and
in all in-country venues.

DIVERSITY, EQUILITY & INCLUSION

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to
enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are
better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We
strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches
their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to
become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek
out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global
impact.We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal
employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race,
color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability
(including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations
where we work.

SAFEGUARDING AND ETHICS

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether
team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are
committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN
Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of
our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are
expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy
Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code
of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants should submit their application letter and current CV with complete contact details and three referees and copy
of any testimonies, in a sealed envelope indicating apply position with vacancy announcement number to:
mm-hr@mercycorps.org (OR) Human Resources Department, Mercy Corps, No. (97), 5th and 6th floor of Rangoun
Business Center, West Shwe Gon Daing Road, Bahan Township,Yangon, Myanmar.
Phone – 01 8603041

Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Mercy Corps’ vision. Mercy Corps is an Equal
Opportunity Employer regardless of background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.