Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Expert

NTU International A/S; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU International invites applications for a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Expert to strengthen the MEL framework for the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme. You will support design, implementation and ongoing improvement of monitoring, evaluation, and learning across donor-funded multi-partner activities.

The role requires a Master’s-level qualification or substantial equivalent experience, excellent English, and additional knowledge of French and/or Portuguese.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in evaluation, statistics/data science, development economics, social sciences, or related field.
• Alternative: four additional years of relevant professional experience in lieu of the degree.
• Excellent command of English; knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support design and implementation of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning frameworks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the MEL system and indicators.
• Assist in data collection protocols, baselines and evidence consolidation.

Skills

English

French or Portuguese asset

Master's degree in evaluation-related

Education

Master's degree in evaluation

Four additional years experience

Job description

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Expert

NTU International is preparing a proposal for the project "Support to the Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme - AESPP Boost."

The programme aims to strengthen cooperation between Africa and the European Union in the space sector, supporting policy dialogue, institutional partnerships, knowledge exchange, innovation, private sector engagement and investment, while contributing to stronger and more sustainable African space ecosystems.

In this context, we are seeking a highly qualified Non Key Expert - Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Expert to support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the programme's monitoring, evaluation and learning framework.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• University degree at Master's level in evaluation, statistics/data science, development economics, social sciences, or a related field. In the absence of such degree, four additional years of relevant professional experience.
• Excellent command of English.
• Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be considered an asset.

Minimum General Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, results-based management, programme evaluation and/or applied data analysis.

Minimum Specific Professional Experience

• At least 4 years of professional experience in the design and/or operation of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning frameworks for donor-funded or complex multi-partner programmes, including indicators, baselines, data collection protocols, evidence consolidation and/or impact assessment.
• Experience with EU-funded programmes and in Africa is an asset.