Monitoring & Evaluation Lead, NFP PEOPLE

Guardian Jobs; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Jobs is seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation Lead to drive evidence-based change in global tea sustainability. This full-time role involves leading M&E strategies, managing commercial data, and promoting evidence-led practices to enhance organizational impact. The position requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in international development and a strong analytical background, with a focus on driving better decisions within a dynamic membership organization.

Qualifications

• Experienced Monitoring & Evaluation Lead with a strong track record.
• Knowledge of M&E frameworks and data protection compliance.
• Ability to build M&E capacity and deliver training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of M&E strategy and frameworks.
• Manage high-value commercial data and ensure compliance.
• Produce evidence-based insights for external communications.

Skills

Data analysis

Impact measurement

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Minimum 5 years’ experience in M&E

Tools

Excel

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Monitoring & Evaluation Lead

We are seeking an experienced Monitoring & Evaluation Lead to drive evidence-based change in global tea sustainability.

Monitoring & Evaluation Lead

We are seeking an experienced Monitoring & Evaluation Lead to drive evidence-based change in global tea sustainability.

As a mission-driven membership organisation, we believe everyone working in tea deserves equity, dignity, and respect. We collaborate with tea producers, governments, NGOs, and civil society to tackle systemic inequality and embed gender-inclusive practices across the tea sector. Our projects support communities on the ground while influencing global policy and business practices.

Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Lead

Location: E2, near Bethnal Green (London). Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time), Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience + company benefits

Closing date: 15th of June

About the role:

Reporting to the Head of Programmes, you’ll lead the development and implementation of the M&E strategy, tracking impact across global tea programmes, strengthening data quality, and promoting organisational learning. You’ll also manage high-value supply chain data from member companies, support funding proposals with strong evidence, and ensure robust data protection compliance.

This role is perfect for someone passionate about impact measurement, experienced in global development, and ready to build systems that drive better decisions and deeper outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the design and roll-out of a Global Impact Framework to measure strategic effectiveness
• Develop and refine M&E tools, systems, and processes across global programmes
• Provide technical guidance on M&E for programme design, donor reporting, and risk management
• Manage and analyse confidential commercial supply chain data from members
• Build M&E capacity across the organisation, including delivering training and guidance
• Collaborate with partners to promote shared learning and build strong impact measurement systems
• Serve as the Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance and safeguarding data integrity
• Produce compelling evidence-based insights and support external communications
  
  
  

About you:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in M&E for international development programmes
• Strong track record in data analysis, impact measurement, and learning systems
• Knowledge of M&E frameworks, results-based management, and both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Skilled in Excel and ideally other data tools or software
• Experience working with confidential or commercially sensitive data
• Proven ability to develop tools, lead training, and build M&E capacity
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strategic thinker with meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to evidence-led practice
• Familiarity with agricultural supply chains, gender equity metrics, or inclusion frameworks is an advantage
  
  
  

About the organisation:

Founded in 1997, this not-for-profit membership organisation with 38 diverse members, collaborates with members and third-party grantors to implement impactful, long-term programs in tea-producing countries, improving the lives of farmers, workers, and communities.

The projects address critical issues in the tea supply chain, including poverty, gender-based violence, human rights violations, deforestation, and inadequate access to services. By partnering with corporate members, funders, and local implementers, they deliver tailored interventions and drive responsible business practices. Leveraging their unique position, they bring together the right stakeholders to tackle key challenges with actionable solutions.

You may also have experience in roles such as: MEL Lead, Programme Evaluation Manager, Impact & Learning Lead, Research & Data Lead, Results Measurement Advisor, Strategy & Insights Manager, Global M&E Advisor, or Data Protection Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

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