MEL Specialist: Energy Access & Policy Learning

Allied Talent Partners; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit talent marketplace is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Expert to design and operationalize a MEL system for sustainable development initiatives. The role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in MEL, with a strong emphasis on data analysis and stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities include developing MEL frameworks, overseeing data management, and producing reports. The position is based in Maseru, Lesotho, with a start date in March 2026, offering a 12-month contract with renewal possibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of monitoring and evaluation experience.
• At least 5 years of direct MEL systems design and management.
• Proven experience in multi-stakeholder programmes.

Responsibilities

• Design an integrated MEL framework for the National Energy Compact.
• Lead systematic data collection and maintain a central MEL database.
• Prepare regular progress reports and presentations for stakeholders.

Skills

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Data Analysis

Team Coordination

Report Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

SPSS

STATA

Job description

A nonprofit talent marketplace is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Expert to design and operationalize a MEL system for sustainable development initiatives. The role requires a minimum of 7 years of experience in MEL, with a strong emphasis on data analysis and stakeholder engagement. Key responsibilities include developing MEL frameworks, overseeing data management, and producing reports. The position is based in Maseru, Lesotho, with a start date in March 2026, offering a 12-month contract with renewal possibilities.