Location: Malaysia

Social Accountability International (SAI) is a non-profit organization advancing labor standards and
working conditions around the world. We envision a world where workers, businesses, and communities
thrive together. SAI is a leader in policy and implementation \xe2\x80\x93 developing social standards, guidance and
tools, facilitating learning and capacity building, and convening partnerships to drive dialog and
consensus-based solutions. Find out more on our website www.sa-intl.org. : Reporting to the Director of Innovations & Partnerships, this position is responsible for
designing, building, and implementing a robust Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) program for a USDOL
grant-funded project in Malaysia to combat forced and child labor in the apparel and palm oil
industries.

The role of the Research, Monitoring, and Learning Officer throughout the course of the project, will
include, but not be limited to: \xef\x82\xb7 Design and manage development of the Comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
(CMEP), to include: o Assessments of beneficiary needs
o Indicator development across project and geographic locations, including incorporation of the organizational core indicators o Routine monitoring of the various program activities
o Evaluations of the effectiveness of program interventions
o Accountability feedback mechanisms to ensure responsiveness to needs and clients
o Review the performance indicators and reports produced by different stakeholders and suggest necessary changes
o Ensure that the established guidelines on project M&E for different project components are respected o Data collection, including digital data collection where feasible \xef\x82\xb7 Collaborate with external M&E experts to develop CMEP tool; \xef\x82\xb7 Manage external consultants carrying out on-the-ground baseline and follow-up survey data
collection; \xef\x82\xb7 Monitor and report on the performance of the programs in the region and suggest measures to
improve the monitoring system; \xef\x82\xb7 Assist in improving communication and information sharing between different stakeholders; \xef\x82\xb7 Assist the Project Director in preparing periodic reports on the activities, schedule, and financial
status of all project components in a standard reporting format as required; \xef\x82\xb7 Coordinate with communities, service providers, and local governments in the region to ensure
a long-term approach to participatory M&E process; \xef\x82\xb7 Support development of tools and systems that ensure recommendations/lessons learned from
previous grants flow back into project design of new grants; \xef\x82\xb7 Support project/program staff to properly document, organize and capture program progress
and create a tools library to increase institutional learning and disseminate lessons learned.

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in a senior M&E position responsible for

implementing M&E activities of an international development project(s);

• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project

initiation to closeout stages;

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s or Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international

development, economics, or related field; or, ten (10) years or more of related work experience.
(If qualifying with a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree, it is preferred that the candidate also hold an advanced
certificate in M&E, statistics, or economics);

• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection,

target setting, reporting, and developing M&E and/or performance monitoring plans;

• Experience with designing and implementing results-based monitoring systems for projects

focused on capacity building;

• Ability to facilitate and serve as project liaison for externally managed evaluations;
• Fluency in English required.

• Proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia or another language commonly used by stakeholders in the

industries targeted by the project is preferred.

• Experience working in Malaysia or source countries for labor is preferred.

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to recruits@sa-intl.org. All applicants MUST include job title
\xe2\x80\x9c SAI Research, Monitoring, and Learning Officer\xe2\x80\x9d in the subject line of their email submission.

The position is based in Malaysia. Compensation commensurate with experience and appropriate for a
charitable organization of SAI\xe2\x80\x99s size. SAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.