Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist (Fixed‑Term, Lilongwe)

About the role

UNICEF Malawi is looking for a dynamic Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist to provide technical leadership and strengthen results‑based management across the country office. Reporting to the Chief of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, you will enhance the design, implementation and use of the monitoring and evaluation framework for the Country Programme.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and refine the M&E framework in line with UNICEF and national standards.
• Ensure robust monitoring systems for high‑quality data collection, validation and analysis across programme sectors.
• Analyse data and contribute to corporate and donor reports that support evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Plan, commission and utilise evaluations to improve programme performance and learning.
• Collaborate with government agencies and partners to strengthen national data and monitoring systems.
• Build capacity of staff and partners in M&E methods, data use and results‑based management.

Required profile

• Professional experience in monitoring and evaluation within humanitarian or development contexts.
• Strong understanding of results‑based management and UNICEF’s M&E standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with government, donors and implementing partners.
• Excellent analytical and report‑writing skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to impactful programmes for children and women in Malawi.
• Professional development within a global humanitarian organization.
• Competitive fixed‑term contract with UNICEF benefits.