Job Overview
The MEL Lead/Head will oversee the design, implementation, and management of robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure FWWB’s programs deliver measurable impact. This role will drive data-driven decision-making and ensure alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements. The M&E Lead/Head will also strengthen institutional capabilities to track, report, and improve the effectiveness of interventions across capacity-building programs, catalytic funding, and beyond.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
1. Strategy and Framework Development
- Impact Measurement Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive M&E strategy aligned with FWWB’s mission and program goals
- Theory of Change: Strengthen and operationalize program-level theories of change, linking outputs, outcomes, and impact
- Systematized Frameworks: Design and manage uniform M&E frameworks applicable across all programs and portfolios
2. Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
- Data Systems: Oversee the development or adoption of technology-driven solutions for data collection, analysis, and visualization
- Quality Assurance: Ensure high-quality data collection methods, including training enumerators, creating data validation systems, and overseeing field audits
- Impact Analysis: Lead rigorous data analysis to measure program effectiveness, track progress, and generate actionable insights
- Donor Reporting: Prepare and oversee comprehensive reports for donors, ensuring compliance with their M&E requirements
3. Team Capacity Building and Management
- Team Leadership: Build and lead a dedicated M&E team, including field-level enumerators and data analysts
- Training: Provide capacity-building initiatives for program staff to strengthen their understanding of M&E processes and its role in program improvement
- Collaboration: Work closely with program teams, finance teams, and external consultants to ensure seamless integration of M&E activities
4. Research and Thought Leadership
- Knowledge Creation: Lead or contribute to research studies, evaluations, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that position FWWB as a thought leader in women’s livelihoods and capacity building
- Innovation: Explore new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to improve M&E practices and foster innovation in data-driven decision-making
5. Compliance and Governance
- Ethical Standards: Ensure adherence to ethical standards and guidelines in data collection, usage, and reporting
- Audit Preparedness: Support FWWB’s readiness for donor or third-party audits related to program impact
Qualifications and Skills Education
- Master’s degree in Development Studies, Statistics, Social Sciences, or a related field Experience
- Proven track record (5+ years) of leading M&E functions in development organizations, with exposure to livelihoods, agriculture, gender, or related domains
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing M&E frameworks at an institutional level for a wide range of projects
Technical Skills
- Expertise in qualitative and quantitative evaluation methodologies
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R) and visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
- Familiarity with GIS mapping, mobile data collection tools, and dashboard creation
Behavioral Competencies
- Leadership abilities with a collaborative approach to managing teams and crossfunctional partnerships
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
