Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Manager - 24-Month 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.