Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Experts

Development Expertise Lab (DEL) specialises in data collection, data analysis, monitoring & evaluation and research activities in developing countries. DEL is hiring Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Experts based in East Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda).

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health or a related field
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation and/or learning for donor-funded development or humanitarian programmes
• Demonstrated experience applying the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria or equivalent MEAL frameworks
• Strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills, including experience with statistical software (Stata, SPSS or R) and/or qualitative analysis tools
• Proficiency with digital data collection platforms (ODK, KoboCollect, SurveyCTO or CommCare)
• Sound knowledge of the development, humanitarian and policy context of the country of residence (Kenya, Uganda, Somalia or Ethiopia)
• Prior experience working with UN agencies, international NGOs or bilateral/multilateral donors is highly desirable
• Experience conducting gender-sensitive and disability-inclusive research is an asset
• Excellent report-writing and facilitation skills in English; working proficiency in other relevant local languages is an advantage
• Based in Kenya, Uganda, Somalia or Ethiopia.