Yayasan Selancar Arungi Indonesia Job Vacancy: MERL Manager – Denpasar, Bali

YAYASAN SELANCAR ARUNGI INDONESIA JOB VACANCIES 2027

Yayasan Selancar Arungi Indonesia (known as ARUNGI) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to foster equal opportunities to build resilient, adaptive communities in remote and vulnerable areas through local voice amplification and practical skill enhancement. ARUNGI continues the good work of SurfAid over the past 25 years in Indonesia, currently operating programs in Eastern Indonesia and headquartered in Denpasar, Bali

We are looking for an experienced and resourceful person with a positive “CAN DO” attitude to join the team as our:

MERL MANAGER

As part of the Programs Team, the MERL Manager works closely with the Head of Program and Impact to lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of ARUNGI’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) system across all programs. The role ensures that MERL tools, technologies, and plans align with ARUNGI’s strategic mission, quality standards, and donor requirements, while providing technical leadership and capacity building to field teams to drive data-informed decision-making and a culture of continuous learning.

THE PERSON:

You are an open-minded person with a “CAN DO” attitude, who is willing to think along with and support others. You are able to work independently and take initiative, while also enjoying collaborative work with your team, external consultants, and other stakeholders. As ARUNGI has recently transitioned into a local organization, you will play an active role in decision-making and in supporting organizational improvement.

This is a Head Office position based in Bali, but you will travel regularly to remote program locations. You have an interest in remote areas and communities, and you are ready to travel to and stay in places with limited facilities.

THE QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES: 

  • Minimum master’s degree from any relevant majors: statistics, economy, math, sustainability management, or public health
  • 10  years’ experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Research in the Development sector
  • Good understanding in developing Social Behaviour Change Strategy (SBCC)
  • Good understanding in principles of designing IEC materials
  • Familiar with logic models, theories of change, and impact frameworks (e.g., Social Return on Investment – SROI).
  • Training or coaching others
  • Adept in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and reporting
  • Advance microsoft excel and other software for calculating and reporting
  • Experience in NGOs, development work, or CSR
  • Strong writing skills for reporting both Indonesian and English
  • Strong analytical, communication and project management skills
  • Willing be work from Bali

For detailed information on the Responsibilities and Requirements, please refer to the Job Description in this link: Recruitment PACK_MERL Manager

Interested applicants should submit completed APPLICATION FORM (please copy from the Recruitment Pack link) and CV with subject email: “MERL Manager” to recruitment@arungi.org before November 20, 2026.

ARUNGI actively promotes gender and inclusivity. Women and individuals with special needs are encouraged to apply.