Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor

HARRIS HILL EXECUTIVE SEARCH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charitable organization is searching for a proactive Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor. This role focuses on developing MEL frameworks, supporting data collection and donor reporting, and contributing to strategic initiatives, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in international development, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach. Early applications are encouraged as this is a rolling process.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning within the international development sector.
• Experience working on large, complex programmes for institutional donors such as FCDO or Gates Foundation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen MEL frameworks for various projects.
• Ensure robust data collection and analysis.
• Support high-quality donor reporting.

Skills

Monitoring and evaluation experience

Quantitative and qualitative methods

Analytical skills

Ability to develop MEL plans

Strong communication skills

Tools

Excel

Mobile data collection platforms

Job description

Harris Hill – Charity Recruitment Specialists is delighted to be partnering exclusively withHand in Hand Internationalto support their search for aMonitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisorto join their growing Impact team.

Hand in Hand International is an organisation dedicated to helping women transform their lives through entrepreneurship. Working across Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Afghanistan, they support women to build sustainable businesses and rise above the poverty line, plus create positive impacts in their families and communities. With more than 6 million women reached to date and a proven track record of creating jobs, boosting incomes and increasing women’s decision‑making power, Hand in Hand International is driven by a simple, powerful belief: when women rise, entire communities rise with them.

This role will immerse you in a diverse and inspiring portfolio of programmes, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania where you will work closely with international colleagues to develop and strengthen MEL frameworks, ensure robust data collection and analysis, and support high‑quality donor reporting. This role will play a key role in working on a large portfolio with one of Hand in Hand’s key strategic donors across several large projects in Kenya and Tanzania. You will also contribute to evaluation design, manage relationships with external evaluators, lead internal research projects, and distil findings into meaningful insights that improve the organisation’s work. With opportunities to travel internationally, collaborate across teams, and contribute to strategic MEL initiatives, this role places you at the heart of how Hand in Hand learns, innovates and maximises its global impact.

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑driven professional with significant experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning within the international development sector. You will bring confidence in both quantitative and qualitative methods (including impact evaluation), strong analytical skills, and a proven ability to develop MEL plans, logic models, data collection tools, and clear, insightful reporting. Experience working on large, complex programmes for large institutional donors, foundations or corporates, such as FCDO, GIZ or the Gates Foundation, will be invaluable, as will familiarity with mobile data collection platforms and a solid command of Excel. Equally important is to be a collaborative communicator with a positive, solutions‑focused approach, able to juggle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, curiosity and a commitment to continual learning.

To apply, please submit your up‑to‑date CV by Sunday, 21st December at 23:59. If you are shortlisted, we will share the job pack, arrange a briefing on the role, and ask you to deliver a tailored cover letter. This is a rolling process, so early applications are encouraged.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As a leading charity recruitment specialist and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever‑improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.