The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist is one of the key positions of the EGHS project. Reporting to the Project Director and working closely with the project’s team, the MEL Specialist leads the Activity team in ensuring a culture of quality data collection, learning, and adaptation. They will lead development of the full project Activity Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Plan (AMELP) including learning goals on key questions and implement the plan upon approval from the donor. The MEL Specialist will provide the required technical guidance around the issues, challenges, and strategies for improving access to quality affecting the project. In addition, they will support technical requirements in areas of project design, business development and quality assurance. The MEL Specialist implements and monitors strategic and technical initiatives. and provides technical guidance around the issues, challenges, and strategies for improving access-to-quality affecting the project. Working closely with project and Headquarter (HQ) teams, the MEL Specialist support projects by evaluating programmatic effectiveness, overseeing technical aspects, and providing technical assessment reports.
This position is contingent on the award of the project to FHI 360 and availability of funds
Accountabilities
Designs and leads the implementation of the projects EGHS Monitoring and Evaluation Plan, including any revisions needed over the life of the project (LOP).
Leads and supports the design of MEL processes and tools (such as pre- and post- tests, focus group interview protocols, community survey tools, and baseline, mid-term, and end-line survey instruments) and establishes processes that promote effective data utilization
Supports technical MEL aspects of projects including staff and partner capacity building, project design, business development, operations management and program reporting.
Monitors and maintains project protocols, instruments, data sets, manuals, training materials and reports related to technical area of expertise.
Works closely with the team to ensure project implementation for MEL components remains technically sound and adheres to company strategy and standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
Develops or writes technical briefs, reports, or other necessary materials to facilitate research, best practices, policies, and procedures.
Conducts analysis of project implementation to identify areas for improvement and propose appropriate technical strategy and guidelines.
Assists with the implementation