Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Officer (BABAE Project) Apply now » Date:6 Oct 2025 Location: Cotabato City, Philippines Company: Plan International The Organisation Plan International Pilipinas is a development, humanitarian, child-, youth-, and girl-centered organization, working in the Philippines since 1961. We strive for a just world, working together with children, young people, supporters, and partners in advancing children's rights and equality for girls. Join Our Mission: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Officer Are you a passionate development professionalwith proven experience inmonitoring and evaluationseeking to drive tangible change for women and children in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)? Plan International Pilipinas, a dedicated development and humanitarian organization, is looking for aMonitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Officerto be a vital part of our high-impact project. The Opportunity: BABAE Project We are seeking a MERL professional to join us on theBABAE Project: Repair and Refurbishment of Birthing Facilities. This initiative addresses urgent health disparities and limited infrastructure in newly established municipalities, focusing on: + Repair and refurbishment of essential birthing facilities. + Community organizing and inter-village health cooperation. + Deployment of skilled health personnel (midwives and doctors). As the MERL Officer, you will ensure the project achieves its desired outcomes by providing technical leadershipon our project’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning framework. Your expertise will directly translate intoevidence-based programmingthat strengthens women's health and safety in vulnerable communities. Key Responsibilities You will be the engine that drives accountability and learning for the BABAE Project. This includes: + Developing and implementingthe project’s comprehensive MERL plan. + Leading the development of the project baseline datain coordination with the implementing partner. + Maximizing the M&E frameworkto capture, analyze, and report relevant programme information efficiently and ethically. + Tracking and analyzingthe progress of project implementation (work and financial plan). + Preparing high-quality progress reports and analysisto inform strategic decision-making and project modifications. + Providing essential guidanceto staff and partners on situation analysis, planning, and evaluation processes using appropriate participatory and gender-responsive methods. Do You Have What It Takes to Make a Difference? We are looking for dedicated Filipino professionals based in the Philippines who meet the following essential criteria: + Education:A degree in Social Science, Statistics, Social Work, Community Development, or a related field. + Experience: + A minimum of5 years in development work. + At least3 years of specialized experience in conducting research, planning, developing, and managing Monitoring and Evaluationfor community development projects, especially those involving women, girls, and boys. + Skills:Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. + Training:Relevant training in Project Management, participatory research, and M&E methods. + Commitment:Must be open and able to conductfrequent fieldworkin the project's coverage areas in BARMM. If you are driven by a commitment to social justice, possess strong technical MERL skills, and are ready to contribute to a life-changing project, we invite you to apply. Take the next step in your development career and help us build a safer, healthier future for women in BARMM. Location: Cotabato City Type of Role: Project-based (18 months) Reports to: Project Coordinator This role requires fieldwork. Competitive compensation package (local T&C) Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. We want Plan International to reflect the diversity of the communities we work with, offering equal opportunities to everyone regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Plan International is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas. We foster an organisational culture that embraces our commitment to racial justice, gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion. Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. This means that we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with and we must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy. Plan International also participates in theInter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. 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