Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer

CSEA is seeking a qualified, skilled, and results-oriented Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer to strengthen its monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning systems.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams and consortium partners to monitor project performance, improve the quality of deliverables, generate evidence of results, and promote continuous organisational learning.

The officer will also provide monitoring and evaluation support across the organisation’s research and programme activities.

Key responsibilities

• MEL Framework Development and Implementation

• Design and implement MEL frameworks, Theories of Change, logical frameworks, results frameworks, and performance measurement plans. Establish indicators, baselines, targets, and appropriate data collection systems.

• Monitoring, Data Collection and Analysis

• Coordinate routine project monitoring, develop data collection tools, analyse quantitative and qualitative data, identify performance gaps, and maintain accurate MEL databases.

• Evaluation, Accountability and Learning

• Support project evaluations, assessments, and performance reviews. Apply methodologies such as outcome harvesting, contribution analysis, and developmental evaluation. Identify lessons and facilitate learning sessions.

• Digital MEL Systems and Reporting

• Use digital tools for data collection, analysis, visualisation, and dashboard development. Prepare evidence-based reports for management, donors, project teams, and consortium partners while ensuring data quality and accuracy.

• Project and Consortium Support

• Work with project teams and consortium partners to monitor implementation progress, track deliverables, provide technical MEL guidance, identify implementation risks, and recommend improvements.

• Eligibility requirements

Applicants must possess:

• A Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning.

• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing MEL frameworks, Theories of Change, logical frameworks, and results-based management systems.

• Strong knowledge of outcome harvesting, contribution analysis, and developmental evaluation.

• Experience using digital data collection, analysis, visualisation, dashboards, and automated reporting tools.

• Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis and report-writing skills.

• Required competencies

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities, excellent communication skills, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Terms of reference

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.