Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Lead– Millennium Corporation MSME Finance Project

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Lead– Millennium Challenge Corporation MSME Finance Project Project Background

The Millennium Challenge Account–Indonesia II (MCA IndonesiaII), acting on behalf of the Government of Indonesia with support from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), is implementing the MSME Finance Project under the Indonesia Infrastructure and Finance Compact. The project aims to address structural constraints that limit MSME access to finance by establishing an integrated ecosystem that links MSME capacity building, financial sector strengthening, and market creation.

The project will be implemented through a dedicated MSME Service Provider (MSP) responsible for coordinating MSME development, strengthening Financial Service Providers (FSPs), and structuring strategic partnerships to unlock new markets using a results‑based implementation approach.

Please note this is a bid opportunity and there will not be a role unless the tender is awarded. Estimated award date is the end of 2026 with start‑up activities following immediately after award in early 2027.

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Lead will oversee all MEL functions for the MSME Finance Project and serve as a senior member of the project leadership team. The MEL Lead will design, manage, and implement a comprehensive MEL system aligned with MCC and MCA‑Indonesia II requirements, ensuring rigorous performance tracking, evidence‑based decision‑making, and adaptive management. Fluency in English is required;

fluency in Bahasa Indonesian is preferred.

This role and project will be based out of Jakarta, Indonesia. Visa sponsorship will be considered.

• The MEL Lead reports to the Team Lead and works closely with the Deputy Team Lead, technical component leads, and project operations staff.
• This role could oversee a few staff members.

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous refinement of the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan (MEL Plan), including the theory of change, indicators, targets, and data collection methodologies aligned with MCC requirements.
• Oversee collection, validation, management, and analysis of quantitative and qualitative performance data across all project components, ensuring high standards of data quality and integrity.
• Track progress against results‑based targets, including MSME outreach, financial sector outcomes, capital mobilization, and ecosystem‑level change.
• Facilitate regular learning and reflection processes (e.g., pause‑and‑reflect sessions) to support adaptive management and continuous improvement.
• Lead or support baseline studies, performance assessments, evaluations, and learning studies as required, including coordination with external evaluators.
• Supervise MEL staff and consultants, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and quality assurance.
• Prepare and contribute to high‑quality internal and external reports, dashboards, presentations, and briefs for MCA‑Indonesia II, MCC, and Palladium.
• Collaborate closely with technical and operations teams to embed MEL throughout program design and implementation.

• Advanced degree in economics, statistics, public policy, international development, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience leading MEL systems for large, complex donor‑funded programs, preferably in private sector development, access to finance, or market systems programs.
• Demonstrated experience with MCC, USAID, or comparable donor MEL requirements, including results frameworks, indicator tracking, and evaluations.
• Strong analytical skills and experience using MEL data to inform adaptive management and strategic decision‑making.
• Proven ability to manage MEL teams and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary technical and operations teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required; fluency in Bahasa Indonesia preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

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