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MERLA Specialist job at Christian Blind Mission (CBM) | Apply Now
Are you looking for Monitoring and Evaluation jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in MERLA Specialist job at Christian Blind Mission (CBM)
About the Organisation
Christian Blind Mission (CBM) is a global organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities in some of the world’s poorest communities. Its mission is to transform the lives of individuals with disabilities through inclusive development, providing health, education, and economic opportunities. CBM has built a strong reputation for its dedication to empowering individuals, advocating for human rights, and providing accessible solutions in the most underserved regions.
The organization is highly regarded for its professional approach, innovative practices, and ethical leadership, earning recognition for its commitment to making a lasting impact on global disability rights. CBM offers a collaborative and inclusive work culture that fosters professional growth, providing employees with opportunities to contribute meaningfully to a noble cause while maintaining work-life balance. The organization, founded in 1908, has grown significantly, evolving with the times to meet the needs of people with disabilities through impactful programs, partnerships, and advocacy.
CBM's business model integrates both humanitarian and development efforts, focusing on healthcare, inclusive education, and social inclusion. The organization’s reach spans over 30 countries, with a large network of partners and supporters globally. CBM’s core values of dignity, inclusion, and equality guide its mission and operations. In line with its corporate social responsibility, CBM invests in sustainable initiatives that promote inclusion and improve the quality of life for people with disabilities. For more information, visit Christian Blind Mission.
Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
Job Title
MERLA Specialist job at Christian Blind Mission (CBM)
Christian Blind Mission (CBM)
Job Description
Job Title: MERLA Specialist
Organisation: CBM
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary:
As the MERLA Specialist, you will play a key role in strengthening CBM’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning and Adaptation (MERLA) function. You will support CBM teams to implement MERLA activities and practices that drive programme improvement. You will develop and manage MERLA-related workstreams, provide professional advice within your area of expertise, and help ensure that evidence and learning are used to improve programme quality and impact.
You’ll also assess how well our programmes, systems, and processes are working, and recommend practical ways to make them more effective, accountable, and results-driven.
This position is only filled locally in one of CBM’s Permanently established entities: (ex: Berlin or Bensheim (Germany), the UK (Cambridge or remote), Lusaka (Zambia), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Guatemala City, Kampala (Uganda), Niamey (Niger), etc.
Local contractual conditions of the respective country will apply. Expatriation is not intended.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
You will:
Support CBM teams to implement high-quality MERLA practices that enhance programme quality and learning.
Strengthen the capacity of country and initiative staff to implement MERLA activities through mentoring, workshops, and tailored technical support.
Review and provide feedback on evaluation Terms of Reference and reports to ensure quality, relevance, and practical application of findings.
Provide technical assistance to country and initiative staff to enable them to identify knowledge gaps and generate new evidence to address programmatic barriers.
Collaborate with project teams and the MERLA Unit to capture lessons learned and promote adaptive management.
Facilitate cross-country learning through Pause and Reflect sessions, Global Learning Forums, peer exchanges, and the MERLA Community of Practice.
Periodically review CBM’s indicators and MERLA tools to ensure alignment with strategic priorities and decision-making needs.
Support teams in collecting, analysing, and using high-quality data for programme improvement and evidence-based decisions.
Contribute to project design by integrating MERLA components such as theories of change, indicators, and monitoring plans.
Represent CBM in relevant international meetings, forums, and learning networks, and contribute to key knowledge products.
Travel periodically to CBM country offices to support learning exchange and partner engagement.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. International Development, Public Health, Social Sciences, Statistics) and at least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, learning, and/or adaptation.
Strong understanding of MERLA principles, frameworks, and best practices.
Proven experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems, including indicator development, data collection, analysis (quantitative and/or qualitative), synthesis, and reporting for programme use.
Demonstrated experience facilitating learning and adaptive management processes.
Experience in capacity strengthening through training, coaching, and mentoring.
Independent, agile, and adaptable working style with strong problem-solving ability.
Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Professional proficiency in English (spoken and written); proficiency in French preferred; additional languages an asset.
Identification with Christian values and the mandate of the CBM.
How to Apply
Please apply exclusively online via our applicant portal (see “Apply Now”).
Your application should include a motivation letter, CV and relevant work references. This is a rolling recruitment process. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis while the advert remains live. We encourage early submissions, as there is no fixed deadline.
Deadline: 10th November 2025
