Mercy Corps Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager Jobs 2026: Lead Ebola Response Programmes in DRC
Explore the Mercy Corps Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager opportunity supporting Ebola response programmes. Learn about responsibilities, qualifications, and how to apply.
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Mercy Corps is recruiting a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager to support its Ebola response programme. This senior humanitarian opportunity is ideal for professionals with experience in monitoring and evaluation, humanitarian emergencies, public health, research, data systems, and programme learning.
The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of MEL systems, manage programme data, strengthen evidence-based decision-making, and coordinate learning across Mercy Corps and consortium partners supporting the Ebola response.
About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian and development organization working in more than 40 countries. The organization partners with communities to respond to emergencies, strengthen resilience, improve livelihoods, and build sustainable solutions that create lasting impact.
About the MEL Manager Role
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager provides leadership for the Ebola Response MEL team and oversees the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems.
The position ensures programme data is collected, analyzed, and used to improve programme quality, strengthen accountability, and support adaptive management throughout the Ebola response.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Lead the Ebola response MEL strategy and implementation.
- Develop MEL plans, logframes, theories of change, and indicator tracking systems.
- Oversee programme monitoring and data quality.
- Manage dashboards, reporting systems, and data visualization tools.
- Coordinate baseline, midline, and final evaluations.
- Lead learning reviews and after-action learning sessions.
- Strengthen monitoring capacity across Mercy Corps and consortium partners.
- Coordinate MEL working groups.
- Produce donor reports and programme analyses.
- Supervise MEL officers and technical specialists.
- Support evidence-based decision-making across emergency response programmes.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for professionals working in:
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
- MEAL
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Humanitarian Response
- Global Health
- Research
- International Development
- Programme Management
- Data Analytics
Qualifications
Applicants should typically have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, International Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Master’s degree preferred.
- 5–7 years of MEL or MEAL experience, including consortium management.
- Experience in humanitarian emergencies or crisis response.
- Experience designing MEL systems and logical frameworks.
- Experience using platforms such as CommCare, Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft Azure.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills.
- Excellent written and spoken French, with English desirable.
- Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams.
Why Join Mercy Corps?
Working with Mercy Corps offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact humanitarian programmes while collaborating with global experts and local partners.
Benefits include:
- International humanitarian experience
- Leadership responsibilities
- Collaboration with global health partners
- Professional development opportunities
- Evidence-based programme leadership
- Learning and career growth
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
Mercy Corps also encourages continuous learning, with team members expected to dedicate part of their time to professional development.
Application Tips
To strengthen your application:
- Highlight MEL leadership experience.
- Demonstrate humanitarian or emergency response expertise.
- Showcase experience with donor-funded programmes.
- Include examples of dashboard development and data analysis.
- Emphasize staff supervision and consortium coordination.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their application through the official Mercy Corps careers portal.
Official Vacancy:
https://jobs.jobvite.com/mercycorps/job/oN7uAfwI
Frequently Asked Questions
What level is this role?
This is a senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning management position supporting Mercy Corps’ Ebola response programme.
What experience is required?
Mercy Corps is seeking candidates with 5–7 years of MEL or MEAL experience, including humanitarian or emergency response and consortium management.
What technical skills are important?
Experience with MEL frameworks, indicator tracking, CommCare, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Azure, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and humanitarian evaluations is highly desirable.
Does the position involve travel?
Yes. The role requires travel to field offices and work within a challenging humanitarian environment.
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