MEL Manager

As a MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING (MEL) Manager, you will be responsible for:

Managing and coordinating MEL activities and function and build organisational capacity on MEL

• Manage and coordinate the overall MEL activities and function for the organization;
• Set strategic priorities for MEL activities;
• Ensure the highest standards of MEL practices across the organization;
• Oversee the development and implementation of MEL frameworks and systems;
• Allocate resources and manage budgets for MEL activities;
• Foster organizational learning and continuous improvement;
• Prepare and present organizational-level MEL reports;
• Represent the organization in MEL-related matters, both internally and externally.

Technical support

• Provide technical support and guidance on MEL-related issues to project teams, including but not limited to the design and implementation of MEL frameworks, data collection and management, monitoring and reporting, evaluation, and learning;
• stay updated on the latest MEL methodologies, tools and best practices.

Learning and capacity building

• Facilitate learning sessions and workshops to share MEL findings and best practices within and outside CISDI;
• Facilitate or provide training and capacity building for staff on MEL tools and methods.

Management support

• Develop, manage and monitor MEL resources, ensuring they are used efficiently and effectively;
• Managing human resources, budget under MEL, including ensuring projects are executed successfully and completed within time frames;
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate MEL insights into project planning and decision making;
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies related to MEL.

Other supports

Other work/support for other projects/divisions deemed necessary by supervisor

Requirements:

• Master’s in Public Health or Social Sciences or Statistics or Development Studies or other relevant fields;
• A minimum of five years professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning within the public health or other development sectors;
• Strong knowledge of MEL methodologies and tools;
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g. SPSS, Stata, R, or similar tools) and data visualization tools;
• Experience with donor-funded projects and understanding of donor requirements;
• Excellent communication and report writing skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.