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Job Summary

The MEL Manager will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the program’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework. This role will ensure that datadriven insights inform decision-making, program improvement, and reporting to key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

MEL System Design and Implementation

• Develop and implement a robust MEL framework, tools, and methodologies to track program performance and impact

• Establish data collection, analysis, and reporting mechanisms to measure progress against program goals and objectives

Data Collection, Management, and Analysis

• Oversee data collection, entry, cleaning, and storage processes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and security

• Design and manage databases for tracking program indicators and participant progress

Learning, Adaptation, and Knowledge Management

• Facilitate learning and reflection sessions with program teams to enhance adaptive programming

• Develop knowledge products, including case studies, success stories, and reports, to document lessons learned and best practices

• Promote a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous learning within LGF and partner institutions

Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Train program staff, school leaders, and teachers on MEL frameworks, tools, and reporting requirements

• Provide technical guidance on data collection, management, and analysis to ensure program teams effectively use MEL tools

• Support teachers, mentors, and education stakeholders in integrating data-driven decision-making into their practices

Reporting and Compliance

• Develop and submit high-quality MEL reports for internal and external stakeholders, including donors, partners, and government agencies

• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and international best practices in monitoring, evaluation, and learning

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

• Represent LGF in national and international MEL forums to share program insights and best practices

• Foster strong relationships with implementing partners and stakeholders to enhance coordination and program impact

Qualifications and Experience

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

• A Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics or a related field.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning preferably within the humanitarian or development sector

• Proven expertise in designing and implementing MEL frameworks for large-scale education programs

• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, NVivo), and digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, CommCare, ODK)

• Strong facilitation and capacity-building skills, with experience training teams and partners on MEL approaches

• Ability to travel frequently to field sites and engage with diverse stakeholders

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-stakeholder environment

• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work under minimal supervision

• Passion for education, teacher development, and gender-inclusive programming