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.