Impact-Focused Programme Design & MEAL Advisor

NFP PEOPLE; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement

Wellbeing team

Pilates and Yoga classes

Long service awards

Healthshield plan

Free parking

Restaurant and shop discounts

Job summary

The Donkey Sanctuary is seeking a Programme Design and Impact Advisor to lead MEAL across international programmes. You will design monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks, drive evidence-based reporting and support funding proposals with robust MEAL plans.

Working closely with colleagues and partners across multiple countries, you will enable staff development, implement data collection tools and mentor teams to improve impact measurement and accountability.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or above or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrable track record in programme design and MEAL in international development.
• Strong understanding of MEAL systems and methodologies.
• Knowledge of theory of change or similar tools.
• Experience designing MEAL frameworks for performance and impact.
• Experience conducting mixed-method evaluations to high quality and ethics.
• Experience developing MEAL training and mentoring approaches.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on monitoring and evaluation of global programmes.
• Develop a shared MEAL database for data management and evidence portfolio.
• Implement and review a Results Framework and MEAL tools.
• Enable staff and partners to apply MEAL tools and plans.
• Improve reporting systems and ensure best practices across the team.
• Collaborate on surveys and participatory workshops for needs assessment.
• Support funding proposals with integrated MEAL activities and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MEAL experience

Monitoring & Evaluation

Theory of change

Stakeholder engagement

Training & mentoring

Data analysis

Education

Degree or higher

Job description

The Donkey Sanctuary is seeking a Programme Design and Impact Advisor to lead MEAL across international programmes. You will design monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks, drive evidence-based reporting and support funding proposals with robust MEAL plans.

Working closely with colleagues and partners across multiple countries, you will enable staff development, implement data collection tools and mentor teams to improve impact measurement and accountability.