Who We Are
International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world.
International Justice Mission (IJM) has implemented a collaborative approach to combating violence against those vulnerable for the last 23 years in 20 field offices around the world, including Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, by collecting international best practices in tackling human trafficking. The capacity building model of criminal justice system transformation implemented by IJM includes individual support for survivors, support for government initiatives and jointly proposing policy changes to strengthen criminal justice systems (CJS) to respond effectively to human trafficking.
The Need
For 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence by 2030, we are seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
Position Overview:
The Child Protection Compact (CPC) Romania is a cooperative agreement between the Government of Romania and the Government of the United States, aimed at strengthening institutional responses to child trafficking and online sexual exploitation. The project supports the development of child-friendly practices within the justice system, specialized training for professionals, and improved interagency collaboration.
As part of the Child Protection Compact Romania project, we are seeking a M&E Officer to support the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning activities under the coordination of the Project Manager, with technical support and guidance from the MERL Lead.
The position will work closely with the Romania Field Office (FO) team to collect, organize, and interpret data using provided templates and tools, in alignment with established indicators, definitions, standardized methods, and data quality assurance guidelines. Beyond data collection, the MERL Officer will proactively analyze trends and propose actionable recommendations to ensure that all project results and indicators are met according to the agreed timeline. The role also includes developing customized tools for both IJM and subgrantees, when necessary, to support effective monitoring and evaluation processes.
This position is based in Bucharest, Romania and is available to be hybrid (onsite Tuesdays, Thursdays and Wednesday) and remote Monday and Friday.
This position requires the right to work in Romania.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Implementation of MERL plan
Assist in the implementation of the MERL plan, including the collection, verification, and management of data.
Support program staff and partners in collecting and organizing data using provided templates and software tools and develop customized tools for IJM and subgrantees when needed to improve data collection and reporting.
Conduct basic data cleaning and verification in collaboration with Project Manager and MERL Lead.
Participate in field visits to monitor the quality and completeness of data sets and validate collected data.
Contribute to the preparation of donor reports by providing data and relevant inputs to project team.
Maintain and update regularly indicator tracking tools to monitor program progress.
Support the quality review of research findings under the guidance of the Project manager and MERL Lead.
Assist in disseminating research results to relevant stakeholders and contributing to program planning based on findings.
Assist in gathering data for the four protection domains based on IJM’s global frameworks either through government reports or case files.
Support in collecting and consolidating data from program staff and partners to ensure timely submission of quarterly reports.
Generate reports on key findings, trends, and recommendations under the guidance of the MERL Lead.
Analyze collected data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities, and proactively propose actions to ensure project indicators and results are met according to the timeline.
Networking & Partnership:
Support relationships with project team, partner organizations, and stakeholders to enhance M&E practices.
Participate in coordination meetings and learning sessions related to Project Planning, Project Status and M&E
Contribute to documentation and dissemination of lessons learned and good practices.
Assist in packaging project information for use in donor reports and external communications.
Training and Development:
Conduct capacity building sessions when needed to support project or program staff and partners to implement MERL tools.
Help maintain data integrity and consistency in multiple systems by project team and partner NGOs.
Policies and Procedures:
Assist in developing and maintaining standardized processes, guidance, and tools for data collection and analysis.
Provide input on data security, documentation, and management practices in line with organizational policies.
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in international development, Evaluation, Social Sciences, Data Science, Statistics;
At least 3 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation for complex projects or programs;
Professional certificate in MERL is an advantage.
Technical Competencies:
Expertise in using indicators to track project outcomes and impact
Expertise in data analysis tools and software, such as Excel, SPSS, Stata or NVivo
Expertise in developing both quantitative and qualitative data collection tools
Expertise in creating data visualizations (e.g., dashboards, data briefs, and presentations) using tools like PowerPoint, Tableau, or Power BI
Expertise in preparing clear, concise, and impactful reports and presentations tailored to diverse audiences.
Non-Technical Competencies:
Team player and team oriented across multi-disciplinary teams
Demonstrates servant leadership and the values of IJM
High levels of self-motivation and personal initiative
Creative and energetic problem solver
Extremely high levels of honesty and integrity
Ability to work well under stress and deadline pressures with a sustained positive attitude
Attention to detail; organized and disciplined with priorities
Passionate to combat human trafficking, rescue victims and hold offenders accountable
Exceptional collaborator with diverse teams from various backgrounds – including technical and non-technical staff
Requirements:
Full-time
Ability to travel within Romania 30% of the time.
Supervisory:
This position reports directly to the Project Manager.
Application Process:
Please submit Resume/CV, Cover Letter, in one document to romania@ijm.org
Applications will be received on a rolling basis and until the position is fi led. It is anticipated that initial short lists will be developed within two weeks of publishing this notice. The advertisement will remain open until the position is filled.
What does IJM have to offer?
Comprehensive Medical Service Plan
24 days paid leave
Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
Robust staff care resources
IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Conduct. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection, and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing the candidates value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes.