MEL Expert - Energy Access Programme (Malawi)

About the role

Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is recruiting a MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning) Expert for a 12-month fixed-term engagement in Malawi. The client needs someone to design, implement and strengthen performance monitoring and learning systems for an energy access programme under Mission 300, ensuring robust tracking of results, accountability and evidence-based decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and operation of MEL frameworks, including results frameworks, indicators, baselines, targets and methodologies
• Set up and manage data collection, validation and reporting systems, including tools, processes and centralised databases or dashboards
• Work with government institutions, development partners and implementing entities to harmonise indicators, reporting and data sharing
• Track progress against targets, carry out quantitative and qualitative analysis and produce reports, dashboards and insights
• Build MEL capacity through tools, guidance materials and training

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible experience in MEL within development or energy-related programmes
• Demonstrated experience designing MEL systems, including results frameworks and theories of change
• Experience supporting donor-funded programmes with defined results and reporting
• Proven experience in multi-stakeholder settings with government, partners and implementing entities

Required skills

• MEL frameworks, results measurement and theory of change
• Data collection tools, dataset management and data quality assurance
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis
• Familiarity with data systems, dashboards and reporting tools; knowledge of energy access or clean cooking indicators is advantageous

The role is based in Malawi with periodic travel for data collection and stakeholder engagement. The start date is to be confirmed.