Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist at Power Learn Project

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge on MEL systems.
• Excellent ability to think both strategically and operationally around the introduction and implementation of appropriate methodologies, tools, processes, and strategies.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Strong experience in research and data collection
• Understanding of implementation of new systems relating to MEL.
• Excellent networking skills and ability to generate interest and engage an audience.
• Strong understanding of international development issues.
• Strong ICT skills, especially in using database software; proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player, patience, cultural sensitivity, and application of contextual understanding in day-to-day work is required.
• Willingness to travel to the field sites as needed.

Skills and Personal Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Excellent project management skills with ability to lead and projects from initiation to completion.
• Self-starter with an ability to work autonomously to identify and serve the needs or the program with minimal supervision.
• Ability to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources, and multiple reporting relationships.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships and affect behavior/attitudinal change with network staff and suppliers, across cultures and different working environments.
• Ability to consistently approach work with energy, a positive, constructive attitude, and self-drive.
• Creative, innovative thinker with demonstrated openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Experience:

• 5 years experience within a similar position or with demonstrable leadership experience in the design and implementation of MEL/MIS in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/governments.
• Strong experience of learning and developing evidence for policy and advocacy.
• Experience in managing or conducting project evaluations, preferably within a development setting.
• Preferably experience with tech and social start-up-based projects with various lenses including gender, youth and socio-economic. Additional experience includes:
• Strong experience in analyzing data and using statistical software.
• Preferably experience in public speaking.