These are your responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality MERLA services, managing data collection, analysis, reporting, and knowledge-sharing processes.
• Guide the creation and application of MERLA frameworks, tools, and methods, informed by a situational analysis of the current M&E systems through organization-wide consultation and benchmarking.
• Ensure MERLA is deeply integrated into programme design, execution, and decision-making. 
  Regularly evaluate the MERLA framework to maintain alignment with organizational goals and programmatic needs.
• Direct the design and rollout of comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems to assess programme performance and impact.
• Facilitate the development of M&E frameworks for strategic projects in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Lead CBM’s MERLA community of practice, documenting and sharing sector-wide advancements in measurement methods, tools, and resources.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive capacity-building plan for MERLA.
• Strengthen MERLA capabilities within CBM staff, providing technical guidance and training to field teams and partners.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing MERLA team. 

These are your qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., international development, public health, social sciences).  
• Strong background in MERLA methodologies, tools, and practices.  
• Demonstrated leadership and project management abilities with experience in leading teams.   
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with data analysis software.  
• Solid understanding of disability and development issues.   
• Experience designing and implementing MERLA frameworks in learning contexts.   
• Proven experience with grant proposals, including technical proposal development.   
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.   
• Strong ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.   
• Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus.   
• Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.