Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Experts

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• Organisation: Development Expertise Lab
• Location: Ethiopia
• Contract: Consultancy
• Deadline: 20 September 2026

Development Expertise Lab (DEL) specialises in data collection, data analysis, monitoring & evaluation and research activities in developing countries. DEL is hiring Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Experts based in East Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Uganda).

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Health or a related field

• At least five (5) years of professional experience in monitoring, evaluation and/or learning for donor-funded development or humanitarian programmes

• Demonstrated experience applying the OECD-DAC evaluation criteria or equivalent MEAL frameworks

• Strong quantitative and/or qualitative research skills, including experience with statistical software (Stata, SPSS or R) and/or qualitative analysis tools

• Proficiency with digital data collection platforms (ODK, KoboCollect, SurveyCTO or CommCare)

• Sound knowledge of the development, humanitarian and policy context of the country of residence (Kenya, Uganda, Somalia or Ethiopia)

• Prior experience working with UN agencies, international NGOs or bilateral/multilateral donors is highly desirable

• Experience conducting gender-sensitive and disability-inclusive research is an asset

• Excellent report-writing and facilitation skills in English; working proficiency in other relevant local languages is an advantage

• Based in Kenya, Uganda, Somalia or Ethiopia.