Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Lead at East Africa Market Development Associates (EAMDA)

Key Duties and Responsibilities

MEAL Framework Design and Strategic Oversight

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the programme’s MEAL framework, including theory of change, results framework, indicators, baselines, targets, and learning agenda
• Ensure alignment of the MEAL system with donor Results-Based Management (RBM) requirements and organisational standards
• Provide strategic oversight to ensure measurement of outputs, outcomes, impact, behavioural change, and enterprise performanc

Data Collection, Management, and Quality Assurance

• Design and oversee quantitative and qualitative data collection methodologies, tools, and protocols
• Establish and enforce data quality assurance mechanisms, including routine verification, validation, and audits
• Oversee digital and manual MEAL databases, dashboards, and tracking systems across programme components
• Ensure ethical data collection, data protection, confidentiality, and safeguarding compliance

Monitoring, Reporting, and Accountability

• Lead routine monitoring of programme implementation, including field monitoring visits and partner performance assessments
• Prepare and quality-assure high-quality donor reports (quarterly, annual, and ad hoc), ensuring accuracy, analysis, and compliance
• Establish and manage accountability mechanisms, including beneficiary feedback and complaints response systems
• Coordinate internal reviews, external evaluations, assessments, and donor audits

Learning, Adaptation, and Knowledge Management

• Facilitate structured learning, reflection, and adaptive management processes across programme teams and partners
• Document lessons learned, best practices, and evidence of effective youth entrepreneurship and market systems interventions
• Support integration of learning into programme refinement, scale-up, and institutionalisation strategies

Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Build MEAL capacity of programme staff, implementing partners, coaches, and consultants
• Provide technical guidance on data collection, analysis, reporting, and use of evidence for decision-making
• Ensure consistency and standardisation of MEAL tools and practices across all implementation locations

Strategic Planning and Sustainability

• Provide analytical and evidence-based inputs into programme strategy, sustainability planning, and resource mobilisation
• Support embedding and institutionalisation of programme methodologies within government, private sector, and ecosystem partners

Required Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field from a recognized institution

Professional Certification

• Formal certification or advanced training in Monitoring and Evaluation, Results-Based Management, or data analytics is an added advantage

Required Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning roles
• Demonstrated senior-level experience leading MEAL systems for complex, donor-funded, multi-partner programmes
• Proven experience managing donor reporting, evaluations, audits, and accountability mechanisms
• Experience in youth livelihoods, entrepreneurship, market systems, or private sector development programmes is an added advantage