MEL MANAGER (PHILIPPINES)

Job position: MEL Manager (Philippines) Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) Facility About COAST Facility The Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) Facility is a UK Government programme to strengthen coastal resilience and sustainable marine and coastal development in 4 focal countries in Southeast Asia and East Africa. We operate through an integrated delivery platform that connects national systems with provincial and community-level implementation. It brings together a coordinated portfolio - combining grants, technical assistance, and programme support - to deliver practical results and generate approaches that can be sustained and scaled through government systems. Our integrated methodology is founded on five core delivery principles to ensure a high standard of programme and activity management tailored to the complexity of COAST. Our core principles are a holistic approach, community-centred solutions, collaborative partnerships, legacy and sustainability, and learning and adaptation. COAST Facility is delivered by a consortium of organisations led by DAI Global UK Ltd., which is responsible for overall programme delivery. DevLearn is the MEL Partner for COAST Facility. Overview of the role This role is full-time. This role in based in Manila at the COAST Facility Philippines offices with occasional in-country field travel required. This role is open to Philippines nationals only . Applications from candidates of other countries will not be reviewed. The MEL Manager is a key role within the COAST Facility programme, responsible for implementing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems in the Philippines. The MEL Manager performs both country-level and programme-level work. At country level , the MEL Manager is responsible for the implementation of COAST Facility’s MEL framework and system. This includes managing the MEL system, facilitating learning, supporting adaptive management, and fulfilling all monitoring and reporting requirements. At programme level , the MEL Manager is responsible for ensuring adherence to COAST Facility reporting cycles, preparing accurate and timely country-level data for this purpose, and contributing to programme-wide learning and adaptive management. Person specification The MEL Manager requires technical expertise and strengths in: MEL: Proven experience in implementing MEL systems at the project or programme level. Data management: Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and visualization tools. Capacity building: Experience in training teams to integrate MEL practices into programme delivery. Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to work with a varied set of national and international stakeholders. Proven experience working with the private sector. GEDSI knowledge: Understanding of Gender, Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles and an interest in their application in MEL systems. …