Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Support Officer

UN Global Pulse is looking for a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Support Officer who can live and volunteer for 6 months in Jakarta, Indonesia.

• This assignment seeks to Enhance MEL systems and processes by supporting the refinement and implementation of MEL frameworks, including improving data collection, analysis, and reporting to strengthen evidence-based decision-making.
• To be considered for this role, you’ll need Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in International Relations, Business Administration, or Communication. Master's degree is an added advantage, and 1-2 years experience of professional experience in implementing MEL systems.
• As a volunteer, you are expected to give the local staff an understanding of key MEL concepts, tools (e.g., Theory of Change, Results Frameworks), and methodologies.

About the Partner Organisation 

UN Global Pulse is the UN Secretary-General’s innovation lab. Originally established in 2009 to harness the power of big data and artificial intelligence (AI), UN Global Pulse operates today as a global network advancing innovation within the UN’s work. We work at the intersection of innovation and the human sciences to inform, inspire, and strengthen the ability of the UN family and those it serves to anticipate, respond, and adapt to the challenges of today and tomorrow. 

Based out of Jakarta but serving the wider Asia Pacific region, the UN Global Pulse Asia Pacific hub is a frontrunner in practising and advocating for inclusive innovation. Drawing on a decade of successes applying system design, big data, and artificial intelligence for platform development and data analytics, Global Pulse Asia Pacific co-creates forward-thinking solutions that inform policy and decision-making and create systemic change.

The hub builds on the successful partnership model that spans over 10 years between the UN and the Government of Indonesia under the Pulse Lab Jakarta portfolio. In co-developing solutions with numerous partners over the years, we have introduced futures thinking and foresight to strengthen government policy planning for MSMEs, utilised mobile network data to model internal migration to support infrastructure and service planning and policy, as well as inspired transport services to create significant safety changes for women commuters, amongst others.

About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey, and we actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. Find out more.