Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Manager - 24-month fixed-term contract

About the position

MONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING (MEL) MANAGER

24 Months Fixed-Term Contract



An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning professional to drive impact measurement, programme evaluation, knowledge management and evidence-based decision-making within a large development and job creation environment.



The successful candidate will be responsible for leading evaluation activities, generating actionable insights, managing complex datasets, supporting programme improvement initiatives and strengthening organisational learning.



Requirements

• Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences or related field
  
  
• Honours or Master's degree advantageous
  
  
• 6+ years' experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning or Impact Measurement
  
  
• Experience evaluating development, economic development, donor-funded or social impact programmes
  
  
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research capability
  
  
• Advanced data analysis and reporting skills
  
  
• Experience engaging multiple stakeholders and service providers
  
  
• Exceptional report-writing and presentation skills
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks
  
  
• Design and manage programme and project evaluations
  
  
• Conduct impact assessments and outcome evaluations
  
  
• Analyse and visualise complex data sets
  
  
• Generate actionable insights and recommendations
  
  
• Produce technical reports, research outputs and learning products
  
  
• Support programme teams with performance measurement and results-based management
  
  
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and institutional learning
  
  
• Manage evaluation service providers and consultants
  
  
• Support evidence-based decision-making through research and analysis
  
  

Ideal Background

We would particularly like to hear from candidates with experience in:

• Monitoring & Evaluation
  
  
• Impact Measurement
  
  
• Economic Development
  
  
• Enterprise Development
  
  
• Donor-funded Programmes
  
  
• Research and Policy Analysis
  
  
• Social Impact Assessment
  
  
• Results-Based Management
  
  
• Programme Performance Management
  
  

If you are passionate about using evidence, data and learning to improve programme outcomes and drive sustainable impact, we would love to hear from you.

Desired Skills:

• Data
• Data Analysis
• Management
• Report Writing
• Research
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Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

Financial Services