Head of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning at Technology for Social Change and Development Initiative

• The Head of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) is responsible for the overall coordination, quality assurance, and outcomes of the MEL function for the TTS Nigeria programme. The role ensures the programme can credibly evidence results across training, placement, and inclusion outcomes, while generating learning to support adaptive decision-making and continuous improvement.

DUTIES 

• Lead the design, coordination, and implementation of the programme’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) strategy, including indicators, tools, baselines, and reporting cadence.
• Establish and maintain MEL systems and tools to track training, employment placement, and inclusion outcomes across all delivery partners.
• Coordinate baseline assessments and ensure timely and accurate data collection from programme inception.
• Build and maintain performance dashboards and reporting tools to support real-time programme monitoring and management decisions.
• Produce learning briefs, insight notes, and performance summaries to inform programme leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent use of disaggregated data (gender, disability status, displacement status, geography) to monitor inclusion outcomes and equity gaps.
• Lead data quality assurance processes, identifying risks, gaps, and inconsistencies, and coordinating corrective actions with delivery teams.
• Coordinate evaluations and applied research activities, including development of Terms of Reference (ToRs), oversight of consultants, and dissemination of findings.
• Ensure full compliance with data protection, consent management, access controls, and ethical handling of participant data.
• Maintain audit-ready MEL documentation, including tools, methodologies, datasets, and reporting outputs.
• Support a culture of learning by translating MEL evidence into practical recommendations for programme design and delivery improvements.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Policy, or a related field (Master’s degree is an added advantage).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning roles within development, workforce, education, or employment-focused programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in indicator design, baseline development, and data quality management.
• Proven experience working with disaggregated data (gender, disability, displacement, geography).
• Strong analytical writing, synthesis, and reporting skills.
• Experience with ethical data handling and data protection practices.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability to lead a team
• Strong understanding of results-based monitoring, learning, and evaluation frameworks.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights for decision-making.
• Strong dashboarding and reporting capability.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Structured problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professional judgement.

TECHNICAL TOOLS

• Survey tools: ODK, KoboToolbox
• Data cleaning and analysis: Excel
• Dashboards and visualization: Power BI and/or Tableau
• Indicator tracking and reporting systems
• Data protection and consent management practices