JASS (Just Associates) is looking for a talented and experienced colleague to support the Southeast Asian team in proposal writing, donor engagements, developing grant reports, and strengthening strategic relations with current and possible donors. The MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) Officer will report directly to the Regional Co-Directors.
Has relevant experience in MEL and grants management with NGOs (local, national, regional, or international) – experience with international organizations is preferred
Able to manage time, and perform and prioritize multiple tasks and coordinate others around deadlines with attention to detail and high quality project outcome deliverables
Able to distil learning and develop reports and proposals focused on the impact of our work for a diverse range of donors and partners; able to share the complexity of our work in an attractive and creative way
Exhibits feminist and regional analysis and understanding/commitment to movement-building
Has proven ability to operate as part of a very collaborative regional and virtual team; prompt and responsive on email and phone or online communication is paramount, as principles of mutual accountability and respect
Able to use relevant softwares and applications for virtual coordination e.g. Zoom, Microsoft Office, Google drive, etc.
Can travel within the national territory and regionally.
Leads and contributes to the development and implementation of JASS Southeast Asia’s MEL processes, including the creation of technical design and methodology
Leads the data collection, storage, and analysis, and ensure information from M&E activities is properly analysed and written up for reporting and learning
Identifies key opportunities to provide and present E&L findings and data to colleagues to contribute to decision-making and strategic planning processes as appropriate
Works with program staff to ensure MEL processes are understood, used, and deadlines for reporting processes are met
Leads the grant administration process, including managing reports and grant timelines and deliverables, tracking and monitoring budgets and grant commitments, and tracking grant applications
Contributes to regional and cross-regional donor reports, proposals, and related MEL and grant management functions
Please send a CV, cover letter, and writing sample (preferably a donor report document you have written) to southeastasia@justassociates.org with the following subject: “Application: MEL Officer”.