MERL Coordinator

Location

Gauteng, South Africa

Category

NGO/Nonprofit

Posted

30 September 2026

Deadline

11 October 2026

Source

admin

About this opportunity

Reporting to the MERL Manager, the MERL Coordinator provides coordination-level MERL support across TNF's program portfolios, including KSP, KNIF, and ECM, and their impact management systems, in line with the MERL function within the organization. This includes supporting program teams and partners in the use and adoption of monitoring systems and tools and delivering reporting under specific service arrangements, such as with the Program Manager: KSP, to help provide independent, credible measurement of whether outcomes are genuinely being achieved, separate from the delivery teams accountable for achieving them.

Requirements

Education and Experience Completed 3 years tertiary qualification in Social Sciences studies is compulsory i.e Development Studies, Economics, Psychology, M&E, Statistics or Related Fields. A minimum of two years' experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, or learning roles, ideally spanning multiple programmes. General knowledge base of the Education and non-profit sectors and their inner workings. Functional Competencies (Skills & Knowledge) Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with proficiency in MERL or impact management systems and advanced Excel. Hands-on experience administering Salesforce (or a comparable CRM platform) is strongly preferred; Salesforce Administrator certification will be an advantage. Demonstrated ability to design and maintain monitoring tools and reporting cadences independently. Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple internal stakeholders and programmes. Experience in, and passion for, youth and community development or education. (Preference will be given to candidates with experience gained in the non-profit, development, or CSI sector.) Fluency in English is essential and at least one African language (isiZulu, Setswana, or isiXhosa) is preferred. Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to operate independently of the delivery team whose outcomes this role measures. Additional Requirements Clear credit history and no criminal convictions essential. Must be able to provide four contactable references (previous managers, colleagues, and direct reports). Candidates will be required to provide their latest comprehensive CV and certified certificates for all secondary and tertiary qualifications/courses. Consent will be requested to perform background checks. Must be authorized to work in South Africa (Citizenship or Permanent residency). Candidate must be willing to undergo organizational assessments.