Monitoring and Evaluation Program Officer at The Beginnings Fund

As our new Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Program Officer, you’ll be the numbers-and-insights powerhouse behind our mission. From designing investments to crunching data to evaluating impact, you’ll help us figure out what’s working, what’s not, and how we get even better. You’ll collaborate with grantees, government partners, and internal teams to turn data into action—and action into lives saved.

What You’ll Do:

• Co-designing impactful country investment plans
• Working with evaluation partners to refine our impact model
• Ensuring top-tier data collection and quality with in-country partners
• Writing compelling investment recommendations and frameworks
• Monitoring program effectiveness (yes, including site visits!)
• Analyzing data and producing clear, actionable reports
• Helping evolve grantmaking processes based on real-world insights
• Sharing your wisdom to help shape strategy and organizational learning

What You’ll Bring

• 5–7 years of experience in program design or management, M&E, budgeting and/or grantmaking
• A Master’s degree in Medical Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, or a related field
• A sharp eye for data and a passion for storytelling through numbers
• Demonstrated understanding of global health issues related to maternal and newborn health interventions
• Familiarity with global health systems and partnerships, especially in Africa
• A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 50%, sometimes short notice
• Startup energy, self-drive, and a no-job-too-small attitude
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills