MEL Officer @Front Line Defenders

Overview

Front Line Defenders seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer to support its MEL system by ensuring robust monitoring, data collection, and effective evaluation processes across programs and regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of regional, program, and donor MEL frameworks.
• Develop monitoring and tracking tools aligned with MEL frameworks.
• Assist program and regional teams in systematic data collection.
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to support internal reporting and donor requirements.
• Produce summaries and visualizations of monitoring data.
• Consolidate monitoring findings and support documentation of case studies.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external consultants.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years professional experience in MEL within relevant sectors.
• Advanced university degree in human rights, social sciences, or related fields.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing MEL frameworks.
• Strong analysis skills, including proficiency in data software.
• Experience developing surveys and evaluation forms.
• Knowledge of intersectional approaches in human rights programming.
• Familiarity with HRDs protection ecosystem.
• Desirable: Experience with databases or supporting evaluations across regions.

Benefits

• Salary: €36,241 – €66,700 per annum.
• 26 days annual leave.
• Pension, health insurance, income protection, and life assurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and monthly well-being provisions.
• Laptop and mobile phone provided.

Location

Global

How to Apply

Candidates should submit a CV and cover letter addressed to Mark Leonard, HR Manager via the FLD application portal: https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/recruitment-volunteering.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Interviews are expected to take place during April and May 2026.
• The appointment will commence in June 2026.

Deadline

19 April 2026