Front line defenders
Front Line Defenders: MEL Officer-Remote
Organization
Front Line Defenders
Posted
31 Mar 2026
Closing date
19 Apr 2026
Front Line Defenders is seeking expressions of interest from exceptional candidates for the post of MEL Officer. This permanent role will be based in either the Dublin or Brussels office and will report to the MEL Manager.
Overview
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team at Front Line Defenders supports the organisation in planning, monitoring, reporting on, evaluating, and learning from its work by developing and implementing MEL systems, frameworks, and processes. The team works closely with program, regional, and development teams to support data collection, analysis, and learning, and contributes to the development and monitoring of the organisational Strategic Plan.
The MEL Officer supports the operations of Front Line Defenders’ MEL system by implementing MEL frameworks, supporting regional and program teams in the application of monitoring tools and processes, conducting data analysis to inform reporting and learning, and contributing to evaluation and learning processes. The role works closely with the Database Administrator and the MEL Manager.
Background
Front Line Defenders is an international organisation based in Ireland that works exclusively for the protection of human rights defenders at risk. Human rights defenders are people who are persecuted because of their peaceful work for the rights of others. Front Line Defenders provides practical help through protection grants, physical and digital protection training, lobbying, advocacy and campaigning.
Role responsibilities
Support the implementation of regional, program, and donor MEL frameworks
Develop monitoring and tracking tools and sheets aligned with program, regional, and donor MEL frameworks – in coordination with MEL Manager, program and regional teams, and the development team
Work closely with program and regional teams to support the systematic collection of monitoring data
Contribute to the preparation of narrative reports by analysing compiled information and data from regions, programs, and partners
Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis of monitoring data to inform reporting and program reflection
Produce data summaries and visualisations to support internal reporting, reviews and evaluations, and donor reporting
Work closely with the research team to ensure monitoring data supports research reports, providing clean, structured and analysed datasets
Support the consolidation of monitoring findings, lessons learned, and programmatic insights across regions and programs
Contribute to the documentation of case studies, stories of change, and othe qualitative evidence of impact
Support planning for and documenting the outputs of internal learning workshops and reflection processes
Provide support to external consultants conducting evaluations or learning paper including facilitating connections with internal and external respondents
Contribute to the compilation and organisation of monitoring data and documentation required for evaluations
Salary & Benefits
€36,241 – €66,700 per annum
26 annual leave days
Pension
Paid Health Insurance
Income Protection & Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Scheme (EAP)
Monthly Well-Being Provisions
Requirements
Interested applicants must have:
At least 3 years of professional experience in MEL within human rights, humanitarian, development, or philanthropy sectors.
Advanced university degree in human rights, social sciences, development or humanitarian studies, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience supporting the design and implementation of MEL frameworks, indicators, and monitoring tools
Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills, including the use of data analysis tools or software
Ability to develop and use monitoring tools such as surveys, evaluation forms, and tracking sheets
Experience in compiling and analysing monitoring data for internal reporting and donor reports
Knowledge of intersectional approaches in human rights programming, monitoring, and reporting
Familiarity with the HRDs protection ecosystem and the key issues affecting human rights defenders
For further information, please view https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/sites/default/files/jd.melofficer.final_.march_2026.pdf
How to apply
https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/recruitment-volunteering
Applicants must submit their applications (CV & cover letter) by midnight (local Irish time) on Sunday, 19th April 2026 via the ‘Apply Now’ button as per FLD vacancies page: https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/recruitment-volunteering
To apply for this job please visit www.frontlinedefenders.org.
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