Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager at Sightsavers

Further responsibilities include;

MEL framework design and implementation

• Support the design of the MEL framework (including MEL plan, data collection plan, data management plan, quality assurance protocols, results framework).
• Work collaboratively with the country office team to ensure the project is delivered to the highest quality. 
• Ensure full and consistent implementation of the MEL framework, tools and processes.
• Proactively identify opportunities to strengthen MEL processes, tools and data quality and raise with the MEL Manager (PMU).
• Monitor use of the country MEL budget and ensure efficient use of resources 

Programme monitoring and adaptive management

• Support the design and rollout of data collection tools and surveys, paying special attention to accessibility for youths and young women with disabilities.
• Conduct monitoring visits and gather feedback from participants and partners 
• Lead in the analysis and presentation of country level data.
• Ensure the highest standards of data quality, including accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
• Learning and knowledge sharing
• Lead the implementation of the Action Learning Groups in country, ensuring learnings inform programme adaptations.
• Actively facilitate and undertake learning activities in country.
• Capture and document learnings from the project.
• Develop country level learning products (e.g. case studies, newsletter contributions) for internal and external audiences.

Reporting and evaluation 

• Support the design and lead country implementation of baseline, annual, and endline data collection and analysis as directed by the PMU 
• Manage reporting against the country results framework and contribute to donor and organisational reporting 
• Contribute to mid-term and final evaluations, supporting the collection of data and ensuring alignment with the evaluation framework 

Skills and Experience

As the successful candidate you will be educated to Masters level in a relevant field or subject (e.g. international development, social inclusion, social sciences) or hold equivalent experience in these areas. You will have a background in MEL within international development programmes, preferably in economic empowerment programmes, and have experience implementing MEL frameworks including data collection, analysis and reporting.

Further requirements include;

Essential

• Experience implementing an adaptive management approach.
• Experience with collection and analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Understanding of data privacy, ethics and safeguarding in MEL.
• Strong technical MEL skills including developing indicators, designing tools and managing data quality processes.
• Ability to implement MEL frameworks with fidelity while adapting to local context.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to synthesise learning into actionable insights.

Desirable

• Formal training in MEL methodologies, data analysis or project evaluation.
• Project management qualification.
• Experience working in a multi-country programme.
• Experience of working in gender and disability inclusive programmes with a commitment to promoting equality of opportunity for marginalised groups including people with disabilities.
• Experience working in a matrix-managed environment, demonstrating the ability to effectively collaborate with multiple managers and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with DHIS2 for data collection and reporting.