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Position: MEL Officer  (part-time contract)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand 

Salary: 35,000 Baht   

Expected Start Date: January, 1 2026 

About The Scientia Program

The Scientia Program is a cross sector collaborative initiative in Thailand designed to support the identification, investigation, and prosecution of human trafficking cases.

The program is coordinated by Global Counter-Trafficking Group (GCG) in a local partnership with non-government organisations including Destiny Rescue, The Exodus Road, Alliance Anti-Trafic, For Freedom International, Child Line and Thai Hotline. Thailand’s anti-trafficking law enforcement agencies including the Royal Thai Police – Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau and Anti Trafficking in Persons Division, and the Department of Special Investigation partner with the Scientia Program in investigating cases of human trafficking.

The Scientia Program is focused on forging strong partnerships and enhancing collective capabilities through intelligence and resource sharing, advanced training, the implementation of innovative technologies, and operational collaboration to protect children from exploitation.

Position Overview

The MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) Officer (title commensurate with experience) is responsible for implementation and ongoing management of The Scientia Program MEL framework to measure program effectiveness, evaluate outcomes, and foster partnership network learning. This role works across projects to establish data collection processes, oversee collection of primary data, analyze results, and translate findings into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making and continuous improvement. The role will may assist Scientia Program operations and administrative function, to ensure the smooth function of core team and aligned partners.

Working hours: Part-time, 16 hours per week, contract until June 30, 2026.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

Under the leadership of The Scientia Program Team:

• Implement Global Counter-Trafficking Group’s MEL framework for The Scientia Program in Thailand, with support as required from GCG or contractors.
• Establish and implement data collection processes to capture program data into Scientia Underlying data sheet and Scientia Results Framework, consulting with key stakeholders
• Oversee collection of primary research data to track Network Health and Training impact from The Scientia Program partners via pre-existing surveys (Thai/English) – both quantitative and qualitative.
• Share data on a semi-regular basis to provide insights and recommendations to program management team, and GCG as required.
• Manage any relationships with external evaluators and research partners

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in primary research, preferably with exposure to monitoring, evaluation, and learning research
• Experience managing primary research across both quantitative and qualitative methodologies
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent record keeping
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Ability to translate data into accessible insights for various audiences
• Experience with donor requirements preferred (USAID, DFID, EU, foundations, etc.)
• Thai fluency preferred

Application Process:  

Interested candidates should submit the following documents to surang.suwat@destinyrescue.org. :

• A CV/Resume
• A cover letter outlining relevant skills and experience

All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled and treated confidentially.

Closing date for applications:  December 15, 2025