Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Manager (MEL)

The MEL Manager supports learning, monitoring and evaluation activities across Greenpeace Africa programme areas, guided by programme prioritisation. The role involves developing and implementing MEL methods and tools, leading an environment where data and evidence are systematically produced and analysed, and establishing how knowledge is institutionalised for program growth. The role also provides data analytics from project monitoring, needs assessments, research, and secondary sources to establish trends and learnings.

• Designs and develops the monitoring, evaluating, learning framework for GPAF in line with strategy at the organisational and programmatic levels.
• Establishes frameworks, processes and procedures for quality assurance, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of project data.
• Leads the development of the M&E strategy and ensures monitoring and data collection across programs and geographies.
• Develops M&E plans and log frames based on countries' workplans for all projects and programs.
• Works with senior management and project staff to ensure project learnings are documented and applied.
• Ensures proper knowledge management working with comms teams.
• Determines and plans training on data quality assurance and MEL requirements for all relevant staff.
• Attends internal/external meetings and learning events to provide MEL updates.
• Develops the MEL framework for GPAF's ODP annual submission.
• Develops and supports the design and implementation of evaluations, surveys, and other components of the monitoring and evaluation system.
• Sets up effective shared services and ways of working for the program team.
• Develops high-quality quantitative and qualitative methods and participatory methodologies.
• Leads the development of data quality assurance plans, reporting tools, data analysis, and presentation frameworks.
• Develops and designs the theory of change and MEL frameworks for new grants and projects.
• Enables processes in which research initiatives are derived from monitoring and evaluation data.
• Designs appropriate feedback mechanisms to assess effectiveness of project implementation.
• Contributes to knowledge management initiatives, especially data mapping, cataloging, and management processes.
• Develops annual performance and annual MEL plans.
• Provides ongoing technical assistance to managers in the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation system.
• Conducts regular visits to activity sites to provide assistance and ensure proper monitoring.
• Leads in capacity building of staff in MEL and Research through training.
• Regularly reviews data collection processes, performs data quality assessments, and makes adjustments.

• Bachelor's degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Statistics / Data Science, International Relations, Research Methods, or related field. A master's degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience.
• Leadership experience managing multidisciplinary communications teams.
• Experience working, at least 3 years in Africa, in international NGOs, advocacy organizations, social justice movements, or media organizations preferred.
• Strong understanding of African political, environmental, and social contexts.
• Designing and implementing MEL frameworks.
• Developing indicators and measurement frameworks.
• Collecting and analysing programme data.
• Developing dashboards and management reports.
• Evaluating programmes and organisational impact.
• Managing surveys/research.
• Supporting programme teams to use evidence for decision-making.
• Donor reporting and compliance.
• Managing or mentoring MEL staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to connect strategy; programmes; indicators; data; learning and organisational decisions.