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Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer – Africa job at Heifer International | Apply Now
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Heifer International is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger and poverty by empowering smallholder farmers and communities through sustainable agriculture and economic development. With a strong reputation for transforming lives through innovative livestock donation programs, training, and market access initiatives, Heifer has received global recognition for its impact-driven approach.
The organization fosters a collaborative and purpose-driven work culture, offering employees opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and a chance to make a lasting difference in communities. Job opportunities span across project management, agricultural development, finance, and social impact roles, with flexible and field-based work arrangements to maximize outreach.
Founded in 1944, Heifer International has evolved from a simple livestock donation initiative into a global leader in sustainable development, integrating technology, climate-smart agriculture, and inclusive value chains to drive economic transformation. Operating in over 20 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, Heifer’s reach extends to millions of families striving for self-reliance. The organization is built on core values of accountability, transparency, sustainability, and community-driven development, ensuring that interventions create lasting change.
Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, Heifer partners with governments, private sectors, and grassroots organizations to enhance food security, climate resilience, and women's economic empowerment. More information about its mission and programs can be found at www.heifer.org.
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Deadline:
7 Jun 2025
Job Title
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer – Africa job at Heifer International
Heifer International
Job Description
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer – Africa
Employment Type: Full-Time (One-Year Consultancy)
Organization: Heifer International
Duty Station: Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Malawi, Senegal, Uganda, Rwanda, or Zambia
Position Overview
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer – Africa will lead the development and implementation of MEL systems and strategies that align with Heifer’s global standards and regional program goals. This role focuses on ensuring data quality, timely reporting, performance analysis, and adaptive management across signature programs in the Africa Region.
This is a one-year consultancy position based in any of the following countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Malawi, Senegal, Uganda, Rwanda, or Zambia.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please include your salary expectations in the application form.
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Application Deadline: Saturday, June 7, 2025
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How to Apply
MEL Systems Design (20%)
Support country teams in developing MEL plans and using digital tools.
Contribute to MEL strategies for Rwanda and Tanzania Signature Programs.
Lead development of a regional MEL strategy, data warehouse, and dashboard.
Create a Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) plan.
Ensure MEL systems align with organizational and donor requirements.
MEL Implementation (30%)
Provide technical guidance on logical frameworks, indicators, and data collection.
Conduct internal data quality assessments.
Support project baseline, progress, and evaluation studies.
Facilitate “Pause and Reflect” sessions to drive learning and program improvement.
Coordinate MEL challenges with the Technical Director and HQ team.
Data Management & Utilization (20%)
Ensure timely and accurate data entry into the Integrated Program Management System (IPMS).
Aggregate and analyze data regionally to inform decision-making.
Document lessons learned, best practices, and case studies.
Integrate GIS into MEL systems and support dashboard creation in Power BI.
Capacity Building (15%)
Identify MEL staff training needs and implement capacity-building plans.
Train project staff and partners on data management and reporting.
Supervise external consultants involved in surveys and evaluations.
Proposal Development Support (10%)
Contribute to project proposals, including theory of change, results frameworks, and indicator development.
Support research and evaluation activities related to new projects.
Additional Tasks (5%)
Perform other MEL-related duties as assigned by the Technical Director.
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Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in International Development, Economics, Project Planning, Statistics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of direct experience in MEL, preferably in international development.
Experience with donor-funded MEL systems and market systems development (MSD).
Proficient in Microsoft Office and statistical software (STATA, SPSS, SAS, etc.).
Experience working in diverse, multicultural teams across time zones.
Preferred Skills
Familiarity with GIS applications in MEL.
Experience designing databases and managing evaluations.
Strong analytical, communication, and team coordination skills.
Key Competencies
Accountability
Professional Excellence
Humility
Customer Orientation
Empathy
Innovation
Working Conditions
Standard work hours (8 hours/day), with flexibility for coordination across time zones.
Occasional travel within Africa for field monitoring and staff support.
Ability to work remotely and manage diverse country teams.
