Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager

About the role

The MEL Manager works under the supervision of the Chief of Party and manages and implements all monitoring, evaluation and learning functions of the project, which supports malaria vector control and HIV/AIDS service delivery in 14 partner countries. The role establishes systems for data collection, management, analysis and reporting, and acts as the main point of contact for the country-level MEL plan. The project runs for 12 months in Ghana from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Chief of Party in meeting contractual milestones and performance targets under a firm fixed-price, performance-based contract.
• Lead the collection, organisation, analysis and presentation of country program data, including project indicators, and prepare MEL plans and reports.
• Develop, review and implement MEL guidelines, standards, protocols and data collection and reporting tools, including mobile-based tools and country-hosted information systems.
• Ensure data quality through routine quality assurance, validation, cleaning and compilation, and prepare for data quality audits.
• Oversee requirements for DHIS2-based and other country-owned or project-supported information systems, and coordinate the procurement, management and maintenance of IT and data management resources, including mobile devices.
• Ensure mobile data collection tablets and phones are correctly configured and tested before field use.
• Oversee and support training, mentorship and capacity building for project staff, data collectors, MEL personnel, government stakeholders and subcontractors, and supervise MEL staff.
• Provide feedback on program performance, recommend improvements and conduct routine field visits for monitoring and supportive supervision.
• Contribute to the country's capacity-strengthening and transition plan.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree plus 9 years of relevant experience, or master's degree plus 7 years, or PhD plus 4 years.
• English fluency is required.
• Preferred: at least 5 years' experience in monitoring and evaluation, public health, community health, database or information systems management, or similar social science activities.
• Preferred: experience managing MEL on USG-funded projects, malaria programs, DHIS2, and complex data collection, cleaning, validation, analysis and reporting.

Required skills

• Desirable: mobile platforms such as ODK, CommCare, KoboCollect, EpiInfo, Fulcrum, GIS, GPS data collection and analytics tools like Tableau or Microsoft Power BI.
• Strong analytic and quantitative database management skills, budgeting and report writing.
• Leadership, communication, coordination and critical thinking in a high-pressure environment.

What we offer

• Market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.
• Total rewards programs covering benefits and professional development.