Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator at Life Spring Development Foundation (LSDF)

Role Summary

• The MEL Coordinator will support the design, implementation, and oversight of LSDF’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems and projects.
• They will ensure that program performance is tracked, data is translated into actionable insights, and learning is integrated into all stages of implementation.
• The Coordinator will provide technical support to LSDF staff, implementing partners, government stakeholders, and donors to ensure MEL systems are robust, responsive, and aligned with expectations and priorities.
• They will report to the MEL Manager and work closely with State Program teams, Finance and Grant Management, and external consultants.
• The role includes overseeing State-level MEL Assistants and CHIPS data structures.

Qualification and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Demography, Health Informatics, or another quantitative discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years progressive experience in MEL, public health, or development programs with a national or international development agency.
• Proven experience in program design, performance monitoring, and data analysis in development/CSO/INGO settings
• Experience preparing performance reports, presentations, and policy briefs
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Deep understanding of MEL systems, Public health programming, and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) indicators
• Familiarity with Nigerian health systems, CHIPS program, and National data reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, SPSS, STATA, and R.
• Ability to analyze complex MEL activities independently and work with qualitative and quantitative data.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to mentor and supervise staff.
• Strong capacity-building skills.
• Excellent presentation and report-writing skills.