Roots of Health is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Manager. Reporting to the MEL Director, the MEL Manager will support all Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning activities to assess program performance, ensure data quality, and generate findings that support program improvement and decision-making. The role involves coordinating with program managers and stakeholders on MEL frameworks, indicators, data collection, analysis, reporting, and evaluation, while facilitating organizational learning, capacity building, and the use of evidence in program planning and implementation. Supervise and oversee daily Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) tasks and operations at the UNK office in Palawan. This position is based in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. This is a full-time position with a four to six-month probation period. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include PhilHealth, SSS, Pagibig, HMO coverage, 10 paid vacation days, 10 paid sick leave days, 5 days paid leave for Holy Week, and 10 days paid leave between Christmas and New Year. 

Responsibilities

1. MEL Framework and Program Monitoring

• Collaborate with program managers and stakeholders to develop MEL frameworks, monitoring plans, and indicators aligned with program objectives and reporting requirements, applying participatory, gender-transformative, and rights-based approaches that promote the meaningful involvement of young people and communities. 
• Monitor program progress against targets and timelines, identify implementation challenges, and recommend improvements.
• Support proposal development for new grants by developing or contributing to theories of change, logical frameworks (logframes), baselines, and performance targets aligned with proposed program objectives and donor requirements. 

2. Data Collection, Management, and Quality Assurance

• Coordinate data collection activities and oversee the training of data collectors to ensure adherence to established protocols.
• Oversee data entry, cleaning, validation, and database management to maintain data accuracy, quality, confidentiality, and security.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, including informed consent and participant privacy.

3. Data Analysis, Evaluation, Research, and Reporting

• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess program performance, outcomes, and effectiveness.
• Coordinate evaluations and impact assessments, ensuring methodological rigor and proper documentation of findings.
• Prepare and coordinate reports for multiple donors and government agencies, including DOH/FHSIS and LGUs, ensuring compliance with their respective reporting requirements, indicators, formats, and timelines.  
• Prepare and present MEL reports, analytical summaries, and recommendations for management, donors, and partners.
• Provide evidence-based insights to inform program planning and future interventions.
• Collaborate with Finance and program teams to analyze program costs, cost-effectiveness, and value for money to inform program decisions, resource allocation, and donor reporting. 

4. Team Management, Learning, Adaptation, and Capacity Building

• Manage and support the MEL team in coordination with the Director, including providing guidance, coordinating work, and supporting staff development.
• Provide training, technical support, and mentorship to staff and partners on MEL methodologies, tools, and practices.
• Facilitate learning sessions and reflection activities to document lessons learned and identify opportunities for program improvement.
• Promote the use of MEL findings in program adaptation, planning, and continuous improvement.

5. Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Support

• Coordinate with program managers, government agencies, community stakeholders, and partners to support MEL activities and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate research partnerships and M&E activities with academic institutions and external research partners, ensuring alignment with project objectives and donor standards for grant-funded research.
• Support communication and advocacy initiatives that use MEL findings to promote evidence-based interventions.

Job Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, Research, or a related field. 
• 3-5 years of experience in developing MEL frameworks, indicators, monitoring plans, and evaluation methodologies.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, data quality assurance, and preparation of technical reports. 
• Advanced proficiency in the use of spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) and open source statistical software (eg. JASP, R, Python). Familiarity with data visualization tools (eg. Power BI / Google Data Studio).
• Experience in managing or supervising a team, coordinating projects, and working with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, research methods, and results measurement.
• Proficiency in data management and analysis tools and the ability to interpret and communicate findings effectively.
• Strong report writing, presentation, facilitation, and training skills.
• Ability to coordinate team activities, provide technical guidance, and support staff development.
• Understanding of research ethics, informed consent, confidentiality, and data privacy.
• Strong analytical thinking, organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Desired:

• Training and demonstrated background in research methods and knowledge management.
• Experience in sexual and reproductive health, family planning, adolescent health, teen pregnancy prevention, or HIV prevention programs.
• Familiarity with donor reporting requirements and relevant national monitoring and reporting standards.
• Experience working in public health, development programs, or the nonprofit sector.
• At least one year of experience supervising staff, providing technical guidance, and supporting team development.

  Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and contact information of 3 references to jobs@rootsofhealth.org as soon as possible. 

  Type: “ MEL Manager” in the subject line.

  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

  Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. 

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About Roots of Health / Ugat ng Kalusugan

Roots of Health / Ugat ng Kalusugan is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of women and girls, and their communities, in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, in the Philippines. We envision self-reliant women, young people and communities living healthy reproductive lives in Palawan. Roots of Health empowers women and girls to secure their right to health and freedom from violence, and to support and protect the health and well-being of their children. Our activities are guided by the international human rights framework, which includes a core belief that health is a human right, and activities are carried out using a community-based approach.