MEL ( Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) TECHNICAL SPECIALIST/ADVISOR

Overview

The MEL Specialist/Advisor will provide technical services within and outside IIDC in conceptualising, defining, elaboration, development and implementation of MEL components including systems development and results measurement. The MEL Specialist will also support programme learning, adaptation, and knowledge-sharing among key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

The MEL Specialist/Advisor will provide regular technical advisory and accompaniment support to IIDC
programme implementing partners in the areas of programme monitoring and impact measurement
and documentation including in the following areas;
1. Development of sound of Monitoring frameworks, processes and tools for partner
programmes. This includes ensuring that;
-All monitoring indicators sufficiently reflect critical program activities and can be
measured with the available tools.

-All monitoring tools are designed to collect the data necessary to assess the
monitoring indicators; are as parsimonious as possible; are user-friendly and contain
intuitive instructions.

-Development/updating of MEL Operation Manuals
2. Generation of reliable and high-quality programme monitoring, outcome and impact measurement evidence (baselines, midlines, endlines, RCTs). This includes provide ongoing technical support to partners in the roll out of the various monitoring and evaluation and learning processes including data collection, management, analysis and use.
3. Development and operationalisation of “Fit for Purpose” Monitoring Information Systems (MIS) and ensure timely extraction, dissemination and use of high-quality evidence to inform and improve programme implementation.
4. Use and application of Programme and other data for programme quality improvement.

Additional education

• Masters level Qualifications in monitoring and evaluation, Social Research, statistics, or relevant programme measurement qualification.
• A PhD with a strong bias in Quantitative and Qualitative impact measurement methodologies will be a highly added advantage.

Experience

Additional experience

• Minimum of 10 years extensive work experience in development and implementation of programme measurement and learning systems, frameworks and tools.
• Demonstrated experience in development and deployment of diverse, multi-level
  measurement evaluation designs and methodologies for development programmes.
• Verifiable experience in the design, development and operationalisation of MIS systems.
• Demonstrated experience working with people of diverse cultures.

Skills

• training and mentoring
• Documentation and Reporting
• Proactive

Additional skills

• Extensive skills in qualitative, and quantitative monitoring and evaluation data management and interpretation.
• Strong expertise in training and capacity development for both technical and non-technical staff in Monitoring, Evaluation and data use.
• Thematic programming expertise in the areas of children’s rights and violence against children gender-based violence, male engagement and ECD will be highly added advantages.
• Excellent writing, reporting and documentation skills for research and evidence products.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with counterparts in a coordinated manner to achieve outstanding results.
• Proactive, agile, collaborative and able to work efficiently while engaging with stakeholders with different global time zones.

Terms and conditions

To apply, please fill in the form in the link below by 30th September 2024. Include comprehensive details of your key past achievements and responsibilities and qualifications that align with the person specifications requirement for this role;

Link: https://forms.gle/fzhQ2ndy7XSqXdfE6