PROMOTING RESILIENCE, OPPORTUNITIES, PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT AND LEARNING

(PROPEL) PROGRAM

Location: Monrovia, Liberia

Position Status: Full-time or Part-time, Exempt or Non-exempt, Regular or Temporary

Salary Level: (Refer to the relevant salary scale)

Risk Level: ☐ Level 3 ☐Level 2

☐Level 1

(Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive

data, and/or high level of accountability.

Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children.

Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data)

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.

In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions

into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.

Now, and for the future.

The Program

PROPEL is a multi-country youth employment and market systems development program implemented

across Uganda, Senegal, Liberia, and Tanzania. The program adopts a market-driven, private sector-led

approach to addressing the persistent challenge of youth unemployment and underemployment, with a

deliberate emphasis on reaching young people who are not in employment, education, or training

(NEET). PROPEL addresses systemic constraints to youth employment and supports the development

of scalable and sustainable livelihood pathways. The program is implemented by Mercy Corps in

partnership with Junior Achievement Africa.

The Position

The SNR. SNR. MEAL Officer leads the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and

learning systems for PROPEL at country level, ensuring that program performance, system-level change,

and youth employment outcomes are effectively tracked and analysed. Reporting to the Program

Manager Market Systems for Employment (MS4E), the role supports evidence-based decision-making

by generating high-quality data, facilitating learning, and strengthening adaptive management. The SNR.

SNR. MEAL Officer plays a critical role in capturing changes in market systems, private sector behaviour,

and youth employment pathways, particularly for NEET populations.Essential Responsibilities

SNR. MEAL SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION

The SNR. MEAL Officer ensures that robust monitoring and evaluation systems are established and

operationalized to support effective program delivery and accountability.

• Lead the implementation of SNR. MEAL frameworks, tools, and processes aligned with PROPEL

program requirements

• Ensure accurate and timely data collection across all program activities
• Maintain program databases and ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency
• Support field teams in applying standardized data collection tools and methodologies
• Ensure compliance with Mercy Corps and donor SNR. MEAL standards

PERFORMANCE MONITORING & REPORTING

The SNR. MEAL Officer supports tracking of program performance and contributes to high-quality

reporting that reflects both outputs and systemic outcomes.

• Monitor program indicators, including youth participation, employment outcomes, and private

sector engagement

• Track progress against targets and flag performance gaps to the Country Program Manager
• Support preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and donor reports
• Ensure timely submission of accurate data for internal and external reporting requirements
• Contribute to development of dashboards and performance summaries

SYSTEMS CHANGE & PRIVATE SECTOR TRACKING

The SNR. MEAL Officer contributes to measuring market systems change by capturing shifts in

behaviours, relationships, and performance of key actors.

• Track changes in private sector behaviour, including hiring practices, investment, and

engagement in youth employment pathways

• Monitor the effectiveness of market-driven intervention models such as apprenticeships and

enterprise support

• Support identification of systemic changes within labor markets and ecosystem functions
• Contribute to the development of indicators that reflect market systems development outcomes

YOUTH OUTCOMES & SEGMENTATION ANALYSIS (NEET FOCUS)

The SNR. MEAL Officer supports tracking and analysis of youth outcomes, ensuring that program

interventions are responsive to different youth segments.

• Monitor participation and progression of youth across employment pathways
• Analyse outcomes for different youth segments, particularly NEET populations
• Support tracking of inclusion metrics, including gender and vulnerability indicators
• Generate insights on barriers and success factors affecting youth employment outcomes
• Contribute to the refinement of youth segmentation approaches based on data LEARNING & ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT

The SNR. MEAL Officer promotes a culture of learning and supports continuous program adaptation on

through evidence and analysis.

• Facilitate regular learning sessions with program teams to review performance and adapt

interventions

• Support integration of findings from Political Economy Analysis (PEA) into program adjustments
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and case studies
• Provide analytical support to inform strategic and operational decision-making
• Contribute to knowledge sharing across country and regional teams

ACCOUNTABILITY & FEEDBACK MECHANISMS

The SNR. MEAL Officer ensures that accountability to participants and stakeholders is

embedded within program systems.

• Establish and manage feedback and complaint response mechanisms
• Ensure participant feedback is systematically collected, analysed, and used to inform

program improvements

• Promote transparency and responsiveness in program delivery
• Support community engagement processes related to accountability

DATA MANAGEMENT & FIELD SUPPORT

The SNR. MEAL Officer works closely with program teams to strengthen field-level data

systems and build capacity.

• Provide training and ongoing support to Program Officers and partners on SNR. MEAL

tools and processes

• Conduct data verification and quality assurance checks in the field
• Support digital data collection systems where applicable
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of program data

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES

The SNR. MEAL Officer integrates safeguarding principles into all aspects of their work, ensuring that

data collection and participant engagement processes uphold the dignity, safety, and confidentiality of

individuals. The role promotes ethical data practices and ensures that safeguarding risks are identified

and mitigated. The SNR. MEAL Officer always upholds Mercy Corps’ values and code of conduct. They

remain vigilant to safeguard against risks and report any concerns through established mechanisms.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Program Manager, Market Systems for Employment– PROPEL Program

Works Directly With: SNR. MEAL Officer, Finance and Operations Teams, Implementing Partners, Private Sector Actors and PROPEL program at Junior Achievement Africa, the major consortium

partner.

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our

program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding

international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal

partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, or a related field
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning within development

programs

• Experience designing and implementing SNR. MEAL systems and tools
• Strong data analysis skills, including use of Excel or other data management tools
• Understanding of market systems development (MSD) and results measurement approaches
• Experience tracking youth employment or livelihoods outcomes, including NEET populations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure data quality and accuracy

Success Factors

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to

translate data into actionable insights. They will be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working

collaboratively with program teams to strengthen performance and accountability. A proactive approach

to learning and adaptation, combined with a commitment to high-quality data and evidence-based

decision-making, is essential.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based in Monrovia, and it requires up to 90% travel to support field level implementation,

which may include travel to insecure locations where freedom of movement is limited and areas where

amenities are limited.

Ongoing Learning

In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the

communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities

that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

Team Engagement and Effectiveness

Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals

with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex

challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is

valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed

to learning, improving, and growing together.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities

to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual

orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other

characteristics protected under applicable law.

Safeguarding & Ethics

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work,

whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect

and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and

abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency

Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or

harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work

environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local

laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team

members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an

annual basis.

As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment

process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).

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Deadline for Application is May 24, 2026