The Role
CARE in Timor-Leste is currently seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer, who will be a dedicated role responsible for the support design, coordination, and implementation of MEL activities. This role ensures that the project collects meaningful data, measures progress against outcomes, generates evidence of impact, and supports continuous learning and adaptive management. The MEL Officer, supported by CARE's MEL Specialist, will work closely with program staff, local NGO partners, and external stakeholders to develop MEL tools, conduct assessments, and build the capacity of partners in monitoring and evaluation. The role also involves documenting best practices and lessons learned.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of the project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) plan under the guidance of Project Manager and CARE MEL Specialist
- Support partner (MEL staff) to developing their MEL plan, data management, analysis and data collection tools
- Conduct regular field visits to project the project implementation to collect, verify, and validate project data
- Verify beneficiary data and support activity tracking and reporting
- Contribute to project learning by sharing field data and insights to improve implementation and sustainability
- Support quantitative and qualitative research, including baseline, midterm, and endline evaluations
- Support project manager to provide quality and compliant reports to CARE and donors
- Collaborate with program teams to support high-quality donor reporting
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with NGO partner and local stakeholders
- Participated at the MEL Working Group and participate in MEL Community of Practice were led by GPQ team
- Provide Project data for CARE PIIRS report
- Work with project team to promote a safe and secure work environment; foster a culture of safety and security awareness and consistently follow all CARE safety and security policies, procedures and directives
Core Competencies
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
- Basic knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data collection methods
- Ability to analyse data and contribute to learning and adaptive management
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working with local NGOs and communities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Commitment to CARE values, safeguarding, and ethical conduct
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Education, Development Studies, or a related field
- At least 2–3 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, or research within NGO/INGO or development projects
- Experience in field-based data collection, verification, and reporting
- Familiarity with donor-funded projects is an advantage
- Good written and verbal communication skills in Tetum and English skills desirable
Position Details
- Location: Dili, Timor-Leste, with frequent travel to the municipality
- Reports to: Project Manager – CSO Strengthening
- Position type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time
- Start date: March 2026
How to Apply
Interested applicants should send a CV (no longer than four pages) and cover letter via email to [email protected] OR to Human Resource unit at CARE office at Bairo Pite, Dili before 17:00 local time on 5th of February 2026. Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview.
Note: This position is contracted in Timor-Leste, and in return for your commitment you will benefit from ongoing professional development within an innovative and forward-thinking environment, plus a comprehensive national staff benefits package. CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Women and People with a Disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
CARE in Timor-Leste has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and sexual abuse, as well as all forms of harm to children.
