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[Research, Monitoring, & Evaluation Specialist]
About YCAB Foundation
Founded in 1999, YCAB Foundation envisions breaking the cycle of poverty by utilizing financial inclusion as a tool to expand and strengthen education for adolescents from urban poor families. YCAB has impacted over 5 million youth and empowered more than 200,000 ultra-micro entrepreneurs. In 2024, YCAB Foundation maintained its rank at #28 on the TOP 100 SGO/NGO list by TheDotGood, a global nonprofit rating organization based in Geneva, Switzerland.
About Position
The RME Specialist will be a key member of the RME team, primarily responsible for implementing program's RME strategy and ensuring quality and integrity of data used for decision-making and reporting. This position provides direct technical support for all research, monitoring and evaluation activities, thereby strengthening the RME Manager's capacity for strategic oversight and evidence-based planning.
Responsibilities:
Monitoring & Evaluation
- Lead the development and implementation of program M&E frameworks, indicators, tools, and plans.
- Coordinate routine monitoring activities and ensure timely data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Maintain and update data management systems and program dashboards.
- Conduct Data cleaning and Data analysis regularly to ensure data integrity at all project level.
- Conduct data quality assurance (DQA) checks and provide feedback to improve data accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare high-quality reports based on KPI and data visualizations for internal use and donor reporting.
- Coordinate with Project Coordinator/Lead to ensure MEL strategies embedded in program design and implementation.
- Documenting the work results of the RME Department.
Research
- Design and implement applied research initiatives, assessments, and evaluations to inform program design and advocacy.
- Develop research tools (e.g., surveys, interview guides, focus group protocols)
- Lead data collection, data verification, and data cleaning efforts.
- Conduct data analysis using appropriate statistical or qualitative methods.
- Support the documentation and dissemination of findings through reports, case studies, briefs, and presentations.
- Ensure ethical standards and gender-sensitive approaches are integrated into all research activities
Learning & Capacity Building
- Collaborate with program teams to facilitate reflection sessions and learning workshops.
- Assist in capturing best practices, lessons learned, and success stories.
- Provide training and technical support to staff on RME tools and methodologies.
- Contribute to the organization's learning agenda and knowledge management efforts.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of bachelor's degree in social sciences, development studies, economics, statistics, public policy, or other related fields.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional experience managing and implementing M&E system, preferably within international development or non-profit organizations.
- Proficiency in statistical and data visualization software (e.g., Stata, SPSS, or equivalent) and digital data collection platform (e.g., questionpro, kobotoolbox, ODK)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Exel and experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau is highly desirable).
- Experience managing baseline and endline assessments, as well as impact evaluations using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Excellent proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, both written and verbal.
- Advanced writing skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia, including experience writing program report and evaluation reports.
- Proven ability to lead or supervise field data collection, manage enumerator teams or external consultants, and ensure high-quality, ethical research practices.
- High attention to detail and excellent time management to meet reporting deadlines.
- Proactive, adaptable, and solution-oriented, especially in dynamic or high-pressure environments.
- Strong problem solving skill to overcome technical challenges in collecting and data managements.
Report to: Research, Monitoring, & Evaluation Manager
Location: Jakarta Barat, Jakarta (Full WFO)
Applications close on December 3, 2025
Please submit your application by sending us your latest CV to:
Please put in your email subject: RME Specialist – Your Full Name
Apply now! Joining our team will provide you with the opportunity to make a difference everyday.
All applicants will betreated in confidential and only short-listed candidates will be notified
YCAB Foundation provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran, or marital status.
Regards,
Human Capital Department | YCAB Foundation
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