MEL Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Impact Measurement Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving evidence-based decision-making and ensuring the strong performance of our monitoring, evaluation, and learning functions across all country projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement rigorous impact evaluations to understand the effectiveness of our interventions.
• Build robust data systems and establish procedures that deliver timely and high-quality data for informed decision-making.
• Analyze data to provide actionable insights that enable project teams to adapt and improve their approaches.
• Serve as the go-to advisor on all technical aspects of monitoring and evaluation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to work closely with leadership and donor teams on evaluations, impact studies, and reporting.
• Develop MEL frameworks and create key indicators, tools, and processes for data collection and reporting across all project components.
• Integrate MEL into program management by partnering with program teams to embed MEL data into planning and decision-making.
• Advance economic and impact measurement by developing tools for tracking economic benefits and conducting multi-dimensional impact evaluations.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships by building and maintaining strong relationships with donors and stakeholders.
• Champion knowledge and innovation by coordinating knowledge exchange activities and identifying relevant funding and partnership opportunities.
• Foster donor relations by supporting the Country Director in developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with donor agencies, government departments, and other relevant organizations.

Requirements:

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in monitoring and evaluating development projects.
• Preferably from a consulting background.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in matrix structures and work independently under pressure.
• Experience thriving in entrepreneurial and fast-paced environments.
• Strong team management and leadership skills.
• Expertise in quantitative field survey techniques and qualitative impact evaluation methods.
• In-depth knowledge of standard MEL tools, such as logical frameworks and results frameworks.
• Proficiency in leveraging digital technology for MEL functions.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to conduct field assessments and synthesize data using statistical software and data visualization tools.
• Excellent communication, oral and written, report writing, and presentation skills, including proficiency in MS Office and relevant database management and analysis software.
• Ability to engage in high-level discussions with donors on MEL design, sampling, outcomes, and policy implications.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the capacity to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively to project locations.

About Us:

Our organization is dedicated to improving the lives of people around the world. We believe that by working together, we can achieve great things and make a lasting impact. If you share our passion for creating positive change, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.