Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Consultant, LAC

Iwpr Netherlands; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An international consultancy organization is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) specialist for a 12-month remote consultancy. The role involves designing MEL strategies, collecting data, and reporting findings, focusing on projects in Latin America. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and fluency in both English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading MEL activities in international development programs.
• Experience in MEL processes for USG-funded programs preferred.
• Familiarity with Latin America and multi-country project experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement MEL strategies and frameworks.
• Lead data collection and analysis for program evaluation.
• Facilitate learning activities such as workshops.

Skills

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning strategies

Qualitative and quantitative data collection

Participatory approaches

Data analysis and reporting

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Contract type: Consultancy, part-time - 2 days a month on average and will vary depending on project needs.
Start/end date: Dec 2025/Jan 2026 - Sept 2027

About the Role

The Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) specialist for a 12-month consultancy. Activities will be carried out on a flexible, as‑needed basis according to the project’s planning and evolving needs. The project is implemented in restrictive environments in Latin America. This is a remote consultancy. Please provide your hourly rate in your application. The consultancy involves developing program‑specific indicators, creating monitoring databases, conducting evaluations, preparing reports, and applying qualitative and quantitative MEL tools as requested.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Program MEL Design and Planning

• Design the program’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning implementation strategy, including the adaptation of tools and the identification of learning milestones;
• Maintain the security of all information generated by the program and comply with all indicated security protocols, considering that the activities take place in restrictive environments in Latin America;
• Incorporate principles of inclusion, equity, and “do no harm” into the MEL strategy;

Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting

• Lead the design and collection of baseline, mid‑line, and end‑line data;
• Work closely with other team members and partners to collect information for monitoring;
• Analyze data and present reports and evidence to the program team and Country Director/Chief of Party and Global MEL Manager on strategies for improving project effectiveness;
• Ensure compliance with applicable MEL requirements, deliverables, and reporting;
• Develop qualitative participatory evaluation methodologies and tools for data collection;
• Design and execute program mid and final evaluations, thematic case studies, and other research required to enhance program results and its sustainability.

Learning and Knowledge Sharing

• Lead on facilitating Pause and Reflect sessions and other learning activities, including Theory of Change workshops and theme‑specific sessions, end of activity, mid and final learning sessions involving project implementers and other stakeholders (including donors or beneficiaries as appropriate), in furtherance of the MEL objectives of projects;
• Present MEL findings in an accessible format to staff, donors, and stakeholders.

Knowledge and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (social sciences, international development, journalism, etc.) or equivalent professional experience;
• At least 5+ years of experience leading MEL activities in international development programs, preferably in media or governance‑related fields;
• Experience in MEL process for USG‑funded programs, including designing MEL frameworks and performance indicators (Preferred);
• Proven expertise in participatory approaches and mixed‑method evaluations;
• Familiarity with the regional context of Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly in restrictive environments;
• Experience working on multi‑country projects and with sensitive data collection in complex environments.

Skills and Abilities

• Proven ability to design and implement comprehensive MEL strategies, including theories of change, performance monitoring, and outcome/impact assessments in complex and volatile contexts;
• Strong capacity to develop and use both qualitative and quantitative tools for data collection and analysis, ensuring evidence‑based reporting;
• Expertise in participatory approaches such as outcome harvesting and capacity building for diverse stakeholders;
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders, including media outlets, civil society, donors, and local communities;
• Experience collecting and analyzing social media metrics is preferred;
• Excellent ability to present MEL findings in clear, actionable formats for diverse audiences, including technical teams, donors, and non‑specialists;
• Fluency in Spanish and English required;
• Ability to manage MEL functions for multi‑country, multi‑year projects with a focus on adaptive management and evidence‑based decision‑making.

Only those who have been selected for interviews will be contacted. IWPR will never ask for payment for recruitment.

IWPR is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color/colour, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, maternity, sexual orientation, and gender assignment and identity), national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital or civil partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.