Country MERL Specialist Date: 16 Dec 2025 Location: Harare, Zimbabwe Company: Plan International
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity.
We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.
Reporting to the Head of MERL Southern Africa and working closely with the Head of Programs the incumbent will be responsible for providing specialist guidance on MERL initiatives in line with organizational policies and standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
-Monitoring & Performance Management -Program Quality and Innovation -Knowledge Management & Learning -Evaluation and Research -Capacity Building -Safeguarding, Gender Equality & Inclusion
Qualifications and Experience
The individual Desired skills and competencies Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies Statistics, Social Sciences, Social Work, or a related field. Additional training at Post Graduate level in Monitoring and Evaluation, project planning and management or a related field is an asset. At least 5 years of experience in providing MERL for projects in development and humanitarian contexts.
