MEAL & Impact Lead for International Programmes

The Donkey Sanctuary; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Holiday entitlement (31→34 days)

Wellbeing team

Pilates & Yoga classes

Long service awards

Healthshield plan

Free parking

Subsidised restaurant and shop

Job summary

The Donkey Sanctuary is seeking a Programme Design and Impact Advisor to lead MEAL across international programmes, strengthening monitoring and learning to ensure evidence-based outcomes. You will collaborate with colleagues and partners in multiple countries to design, monitor and evaluate high-quality development initiatives.

This full-time, hybrid role, based in Sidmouth (Devon), offers opportunities to shape impact, develop learning tools and support donors while promoting animal welfare

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or above (or qualified through relevant experience).
• Demonstrable track record of programme design and MEAL experience in international development or related discipline and thorough understanding of robust MEAL systems and methodologies.
• Working knowledge of theory of change and/or comparable programme development tools and designing robust MEAL frameworks for performance measurement and impact assessment.
• Experience designing and/or carrying out mixed methods evaluation projects or being part of teams delivering them to high quality and ethical standards.
• Significant experience developing MEAL training and mentoring approaches and designing and facilitating participatory capacity development initiatives for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience in leading, motivating and developing individuals and teams to achieve shared objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and able to engage and influence a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead on ensuring that Donkey Sanctuary funded global programmes and projects are effectively monitored and evaluated.
• Lead the development of a shared monitoring and evaluation database, enabling effective data management and contributing to an evidence-based portfolio.
• Implement, promote and regularly review a Results Framework and associated MEAL tools.
• With support from the MEL Officer, enable staff and partners to apply MEAL tools, develop project MEAL plans, and identify indicators.
• Work with senior managers to improve reporting systems and processes across the IPP team.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop surveys and participatory workshops informing community-led needs assessment and project design.
• Support International Teams in preparing funding proposals ensuring MEAL activities and requirements are integrated into project plans and budgets.

Skills

MEAL experience

Theory of change

Mixed methods evaluation

MEAL frameworks

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Donkey Sanctuary is seeking a Programme Design and Impact Advisor to lead MEAL across international programmes, strengthening monitoring and learning to ensure evidence-based outcomes. You will collaborate with colleagues and partners in multiple countries to design, monitor and evaluate high-quality development initiatives.

This full-time, hybrid role, based in Sidmouth (Devon), offers opportunities to shape impact, develop learning tools and support donors while promoting animal welfare