Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager at Chemonics International

The M EL Manager will support the development of an M&E methodology and framework that enables effective monitoring of the Programme. This role will also work with other programme Technical Experts to improve regional and county-level reporting mechanisms. The M EL Manager will also be responsible for liaising closely with international standards and thought-leaders with regards to indicator development. In addition to working with other Technical Experts to provide advice on the development of locally-owned indicators to drive performance improvement 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation plan, including including data collection, storage, analysis  and use , and the periodic review and refinement of the program’s theory of change and logframe

• Develop tools and guidance necessary to implement the monitoring and evaluation plan , including award-level MEL plans and logframes , working with downstream partners
• Liaise with partners (including grantees) to ensure effective implementation of the monitoring and evaluation plan and coordination of key activities
• Create and deliver a plan to train staff and partners on M R EL system operations, collection methods, and tools to ensure a high level of data quality 
• Perform data analyses, generate reports of findings, and create graphics to contribute to reporting requirements , program deliverables, and project communications products 
• Plan for and supervise intermittent performance evaluations, collect and disseminate lessons learned, and share successes during project implementation
• Support the development and use of theories of change and theories of action for the project and interventions
• Carry out periodic review and revision of the monitoring and evaluation plan, theory of change and capacity building plan for partners as appropriate
• Develop and oversee the implementation of targeted research activities
• Prepare reports, case studies and other synthesis documents drawing monitoring, evaluation and research data as needed
• Facilitate or support the facilitation of reflection sessions with team leadership and/or partners to review drawing on findings from monitoring and evaluation data
• Work closely with the Team Leader and Deputy Team Lead to ensure a consistent approach across all activities

Experience, Skills And Qualifications

• An advanced degree in social sciences or a related field , or relevant equivalent experience
• Significant experience in designing  M E L programmes
• Familiarity with Home Office and/or UK government reporting and data quality requirements preferred 
• Fluency in English (speaking, writing, and reading)
• Necessary computer, database, statistical software, and analytical skills, particularly in issues related to monitoring and evaluation.  
• Direct experience in a multi-country regional  programme  platform i ncluding compiling research and indicator data from multiple sources in multiple languages preferred