Sr. Manager, MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) at CLASP

Responsibilities Include
MEL Framework Development

• Conduct a comprehensive review of the organization and program level theory of change, and Management Information Systems currently in place to capture data on performance indicators and relevant metrics. Assess the strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in data collection and reporting practices.

Design an enhanced MEL framework that could be implemented across all programs throughout the organization. 

• The enhanced MEL framework will serve as a decision-making framework, providing learnings and feedback to programs based on indicators that are monitored and analyzed. 
• Collaborate with program managers and project teams to identify relevant indicators, data collection templates and tools, and devise practical and feasible monitoring mechanisms and systems.

Ensure that the MEL framework aligns with industry best practices, international standards, and the organization's strategic objectives.

• Present approval for MEL framework to CLASP’s senior management, and secure approval for its adoption.  
• Monitor the quality of MEL implementation, addressing gaps and shortfalls as required.  

MEL Implementation

• Assume overall accountability for MEL implementation in a timely, robust and consistent manner across the organization.
• Champion the integration of the MEL framework in all programs within the organization, providing programs with training and support in its implementation.

Collaborate with program managers to identify program specific MEL approaches. This will include: 

• Help establish appropriate budgets, metrics, indicators and monitoring systems aligned with CLASP’s MEL framework and the specific requirements of the program,
• Support the program team monitor, collate and analyze data by establishing systems and tools,

Provide quality control and back stopping to program teams in the implementation of MEL to ensure data accuracy and reliability.

• Establish and maintain a system for capturing, documenting, and sharing lessons drawn from MEL within the organization, and externally to the relevant community. 
• Support and back stop project teams develop reports on project outputs, outcomes and impacts that draw from the MEL framework.
• Collaborate with and support project teams identify lessons learned and best practices emerging from MEL evaluations.
• Lead communications with senior management; prepare and report MEL findings on program outputs, outcomes, impacts and learning activities to senior management, and internal or external stakeholders as requested by senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in business administration, public administration, economics, mathematics, statistics, international development or related field. A Masters’ degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred.
• Specific MEL training or qualification is highly desirable. 
• At least 7 years of experience in program development, monitoring and evaluation, with at least 3 years of direct experience in building and managing MEL systems, data collection, data validation exercises, and building staff capacity on MEL.
• At least 2 years of experience in managing staff and teams, preferably in a role that demonstrates the ability to work with global teams. 
• High degree of computer literacy; Excel and Word skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently on multi-task load.
• Excellent Communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain composure, flexibility, and a sense of humor under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills. 
• Demonstrated experience working in a global context, with the ability to travel to international offices and engage with team members in other countries.