Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer

About the Role

The MEL Officer will support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems to track program performance, assess impact, and promote evidence-based learning across all FATE School programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of FATE School programs in line with agreed MEL standards
• Participate in the design and application of impact measurement tools, including surveys, pre- and post-training assessments, and discussion guides
• Collect, clean, analyse, and summarise qualitative and quantitative program data
• Contribute to the preparation of quarterly, annual, and donor reports within agreed timelines
• Maintain accurate documentation, storage, and management of MEL data and reports
• Share insights, lessons learned, and success stories with program teams to inform learning and decision-making

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Sociology, or another Social Science discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2–3 years' relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning
• Experience designing and implementing MEL systems across the project lifecycle
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly to non-technical audiences
• Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills
• Strong organisational, interpersonal, and facilitation skills
• High attention to detail and strong data management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office productivity tools
• Strong interest and passion for the non-profit or development sector