About the role
MEL
Strategy, Outcomes Measurement & Verification
- Lead
the design and continuous improvement of SOF's MEL framework, outcome
indicators, verification protocols, and reporting standards.
- Establish
outcome definitions, data collection methodologies, quality assurance
processes, and learning frameworks aligned with OBF principles.
- Review
outcome verification reports and ensure readiness of outcome data for payment
calculations, programme reviews, and decision-making.
Performance
Monitoring, Analytics & Learning
- Monitor
programme performance against outcome targets, KPIs, and learning indicators and
identify improvement opportunities.
- Analyse
outcome trends, provider performance, and beneficiary outcomes to generate
actionable insights.
- Develop
learning products, impact reports, case studies, and knowledge resources to
support programme improvement and scale-up.
Technology
& Data Integration
- Integrate
MEL indicators, reporting requirements, and verification protocols within
technology platforms and MIS systems.
- Collaborate
with Technology & Data teams to develop dashboards, outcome tracking tools,
and performance monitoring systems.
- Ensure
data quality, governance, system integrity, and technology-enabled verification
across the programme lifecycle.
Stakeholder
Management & Reporting
- Act as the primary MEL
interface between the PMU, MEL partners, technology partners, funders, and
training providers.
- Prepare outcome reports,
impact updates, and management summaries for leadership, governance
committees, and stakeholders.
- Support evidence-based
decision-making through regular performance reviews, presentations, and
strategic recommendations.
Requirements
- oPostgraduate
degree in Public Policy, Economics, Statistics, Management, Development
Studies, Social Sciences, Data Analytics, or related disciplines
- o8–12
years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, impact assessment,
research, programme analytics, livelihoods, skilling, development finance, or
outcome-based programmes.
- oExperience
managing third-party evaluations, MEL frameworks, verification agencies, or
large-scale government/development programmes.
- oStrong
analytical, quantitative, stakeholder management, reporting, and communication
skills.