Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Associate at Pan-Atlantic University

Job Summary

• The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Associate will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of institution-wide monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems at Pan-Atlantic University. Working under the supervision of the MEL Lead, the Associate will contribute to strengthening data quality, enabling evidence-based decision-making, and fostering a culture of learning and accountability across academic and administrative units.
• The role supports MEL needs across the university — including academic units, student services, administrative departments, and strategic programs such as the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — ensuring a unified approach to data collection, performance tracking, reporting, and institutional learning.

Job Description

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the design and implementation of MEL frameworks, tools, and processes that support institutional planning, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Collect, clean, and analyse quantitative and qualitative data from departments and programs across the university, maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity.
• Develop data collection instruments (e.g., surveys, feedback tools, assessment forms) and contribute to building digital solutions using platforms such as Power Apps, Excel, SharePoint, Dataverse, SQL or Power BI.
• Support the production of dashboards, reports, and visualisations that communicate insights clearly to academic and administrative leaders.
• Participate in learning activities such as focus groups, interviews, stakeholder consultations, and reflection sessions to document emerging themes, trends and lessons.
• Contribute to the strengthening of institutional databases and data governance practices, ensuring consistent use of identifiers and improved interoperability across departments.
• Collaborate closely with units such as Admissions, Academics, Student Affairs, Careers,
• Alumni Relations, and program teams to track indicators, monitor progress, and align data practices.
• Assist with preparation of periodic reports and submissions required by internal leadership or external partners.
• Support the MEL Lead in conducting evaluations, tracer studies, outcomes assessments, and other research exercises that inform institutional strategy.
• Help document processes, build institutional memory, and support capacity-building for staff on data management and MEL practices.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Additional training or certification in monitoring and evaluation, data analytics, research methods, or information systems will be an added advantage.
• 1–3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, research, programme tracking, or a related role.
• Practical experience working with data systems, databases, or reporting tools.
• Experience supporting programme monitoring, reporting, or learning activities in an institutional, development, or educational setting is desirable.