Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager
Job Description
- The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring effective programme implementation and impact assessment within our organisation.
- Reporting to the Executive Director, the MEL Manager is responsible for developing and implementing robust MEL frameworks, systems, and processes to track programme performance, measure outcomes, and facilitate organizational learning.
- This role involves collaborating closely with programme staff, partners, and stakeholders to enhance programme effectiveness and drive positive change for youth communities.
What you will be doing
- MEL Framework Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement comprehensive MEL frameworks aligned with organizational goals and programme objectives.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data to assess program performance, outcomes, and impact.
- Monitoring Systems Implementation: Develop and maintain monitoring systems, tools, and databases to track project activities, outputs, and outcomes in real time.
- Evaluation Design and Implementation: Lead the design and implementation of evaluations, including baseline studies, mid-term reviews, and end-of-project evaluations, to assess programme effectiveness and inform decision-making.
- Learning and Knowledge Management: Facilitate learning processes within the organisation by capturing and disseminating lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches to improve program performance and impact.
- Capacity Building: Provide training, mentoring, and technical assistance to staff and partners on MEL methodologies, tools, and techniques to strengthen their MEL competencies.
Reporting and Communication: Prepare and present monitoring, evaluation and learning findings, reports, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders in a clear, concise, and compelling manner. - Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality, reliability, and validity of MEL data and methodologies through regular reviews, audits, and verification exercises.
- Partnership Development: Collaborate with donors, partners, and other stakeholders to align MEL efforts, share learning, and promote accountability and transparency.
Experience, Knowledge and Technical Skills
Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in International Development, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in MEL methodologies, tools, and software.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural teams and multicultural environments.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Diplomatic with strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of cultural sensitivity.
Desired
- Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning roles.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Proactive leader with excellent communication and relationship skills; demonstrating also the ability to prioritise and effectively manage competing work streams and deliverables
- Ability to work independently with strong time management skills.
Method of Application
Kindly send your curriculum vitae and answers to the questions above to [email protected] with “Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager” in the subject line.
Instead of a traditional cover letter, please share your CV and answers to the following questions in 1-2 A4 pages:
- What excites you most about this role and how is it directly connected to your skills or experience?
- What experiences in monitoring, evaluation and learning would you bring to this role?
- What methodologies and tools do you typically use for data collection, analysis, and interpretation in monitoring and evaluating projects?
- Can you describe a monitoring and evaluation project you led or contributed to? What was your role, and what were the key findings and recommendations?
- What do you think are the most important aspects of building and managing a team? Please give examples of your experience and approach to management.
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