Talent Pool Contingent Upon Funding - Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Expert – Energy Access Programme
Support the design and implementation of MEL systems for strategic energy programmes.
Overview
Support the design and implementation of MEL systems for strategic energy programmes.
You have:
- Minimum 8 years of experience in MEL for large government or donor-funded programmes.
- Experience designing and managing national monitoring systems.
- Master’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, or related field.
- Proficiency in SPSS, STATA, R, Power BI, GIS, or related analytical tools.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written communication and reporting abilities.
- Attention to detail and ability to synthesise complex information.
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Role Summary
Our client is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Expert to support the design and implementation of performance monitoring, reporting, and learning systems for strategic energy sector programmes. The role will focus on strengthening results measurement, generating actionable insights, and supporting data-driven decision-making.
Role and Responsibilities
Support development and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks.
Design and maintain performance tracking and reporting systems.
Support data collection, analysis, and performance reviews.
- Produce monitoring reports, learning products, and analytical outputs.
Support evidence generation to inform programme improvement and decision-making.
Contribute to knowledge management and learning activities.
Support capacity-building efforts related to monitoring and performance management.
Requirements
Experience Required
Minimum 8 years of experience in MEL for large government or donor-funded programmes.
Experience designing and managing national monitoring systems.
Technical Requirements
Master’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, or related field.
Proficiency in SPSS, STATA, R, Power BI, GIS, or related analytical tools.
Understanding of results-based management and performance measurement frameworks.
Other Skills
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Excellent written communication and reporting abilities.
Attention to detail and ability to synthesise complex information.
Working Arrangement
Based full-time in Lilongwe, with periodic travel within Malawi as required.
Terms of Agreement
Start Date: To be confirmed
Contracting Period: 12 months
Important Notice
This exercise is intended to identify and establish a pool of qualified candidates for this potential future opportunity. Participation does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee appointment to any position.
Closing Date:
2026-07-14
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience with MEL for large government or donor-funded programmes. | This evaluates your practical experience and understanding of MEL processes. | Provide specific examples of programmes you've worked on and the impact of your contributions. |
| How have you designed and managed national monitoring systems in your previous roles? | This question seeks to assess your technical skills in monitoring system management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What analytical tools have you used, and how have they contributed to your work in MEL? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a performance tracking system you have developed? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss how you ensure data-driven decision-making in MEL. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for capacity-building in monitoring and performance management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach knowledge management and learning activities in your projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you synthesized complex information for reporting purposes. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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