JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary

The MEL Officer will support the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities across the organization’s programs. The role ensures effective data collection, analysis, reporting, and knowledge-sharing to enhance program quality and impact.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support the design and implementation of MEL frameworks, including log frames, theories of change, and performance indicators, in alignment with program objectives

• Conduct routine monitoring to track program performance and progress against targets

• Support the design and execution of program evaluations, including baseline, midline, and endline studies

Data Management and Reporting

• Collect, clean, and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to generate actionable insights

• Participate in the production of high-quality reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors, program teams, and beneficiaries

• Maintain secure and accessible data storage and management systems

Learning and Knowledge Sharing

• Support program teams to strengthen MEL integration in their activities

• Participate in the facilitation of learning sessions to share MEL findings and recommendations with program teams and stakeholders

• Document lessons learned and best practices to inform program adaptations and improvements

• Participate in the development of knowledge products such as case studies, success stories, and infographics to communicate program impact

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with other partners and stakeholders to align MEL activities with reporting requirements and program goals

• Represent the organization in MEL-related forums and discussions as needed

Key Deliverables

• Routine MEL reports with actionable insights and recommendations

• Data collection tools and systems customized for program needs

• High-quality evaluation reports (baseline, midline, endline, etc.)

• Documentation of lessons learned, success stories, and knowledge products

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or any Mathematics-related field plus a Post-graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation

• Minimum of (3) three years of professional experience in an M&E work

• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R, ATLAS-ti, Nvivo, Dedoos, or Excel).

• Experience in designing and managing monitoring and evaluation databases or systems.

• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, impact, etc.) and data collection and analysis methodologies

• Experience in developing and refining data collection tools for various categories of stakeholders

• Experience in managing and providing training to research assistants, data entrants and transcribers

• Good interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision