Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Lead

Job title : Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Lead

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced and strategic Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Lead to oversee the design, implementation, and management of the project’s MEL system.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in tracking project performance, measuring impact, strengthening data use, and supporting evidence-based decision-making across project activities.
• The MEL Lead will work closely with project teams, government stakeholders, and partners to ensure high-quality data management, compliance with donor requirements, and continuous learning for program improvement.

Specific Responsibilities
The MEL Lead will:

• Develop and manage the project MEL Plan, Dashboards, and Data Collection Tools
• Conduct data analysis, learning reviews and support evidence use for decision-making
• Build the capacity of LGA teams and partners on data quality and use
• Lead reporting against USG indicators and contribute to documentation of best practices
• Ensure adherence to donor MEL frameworks, organizational standards, and national reporting requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Biostatistics, Statistics or related field
• Proficiency in DHIS2, SPSS/Stata/R, and data visualization tools.
• Experience with immunization and MNCH+N data preferred.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Health advocacy, policy engagement, or partnerships.