MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING (MEL) COORDINATOR

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POSTED BY MVUNGI JOB MASTERJOB VACANCY: MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING (MEL) COORDINATOROrganisation: ActionAid MalawiDuty Station: Lilongwe, MalawiReports To: Programmes and Business Development LeadContract Duration: 1 year, renewable depending on funding and performanceApplication Email: Recruitment.Malawi@actionaid.orgApplication Deadline: Wednesday, 28 October 2026, at 5:00 PM Malawi timeDetailed Job Description: https://surl.li/unekqtABOUT ACTIONAID MALAWIActionAid Malawi is a locally registered non-governmental organisation affiliated with ActionAid International, a global justice federation working in more than 45 countries across Africa, Asia, America and Europe.The organisation promotes social justice, gender equality and poverty eradication, with a particular focus on strengthening the rights and agency of people living in poverty and exclusion, especially women.ActionAid Malawi is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator.ROLE OVERVIEWThe MEL Coordinator will provide strategic leadership for ActionAid Malawi's accountability, learning and evidence agenda.The successful candidate will oversee the effective implementation of the Accountability, Learning and Planning System (ALPS) and strengthen Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) systems across the Country Programme.The role will support programme quality, accountability and impact by ensuring that credible evidence informs programme design, adaptive management, decision-making and resource mobilisation.The coordinator will also promote Human Rights-Based Approaches (HRBA) and a culture of learning, innovation and continuous improvement while working with staff, partners and communities.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProvide strategic leadership for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning across the Country Programme.Support effective implementation of the Accountability, Learning and Planning System (ALPS).Strengthen MEAL systems to improve programme quality, accountability and impact.Promote the generation and use of credible evidence for programme design and decision-making.Support adaptive programme management and organisational learning.Promote Human Rights-Based Approaches (HRBA).Coordinate MEAL functions across projects and programmes.Ensure data quality and harmonised results frameworks.Support timely programme reporting and compliance with ActionAid and donor requirements.Work closely with staff, partners and communities to strengthen accountability and continuous improvement.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTSApplicants should review the detailed job description for the complete academic qualifications, professional experience, technical competencies and other requirements.Detailed job description: https://surl.li/unekqtHOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should submit their applications to:Email: Recruitment.Malawi@actionaid.orgPostal Address:The Executive DirectorActionAid MalawiP.O. Box 30735Lilongwe 3, MalawiAPPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2026, AT 5:00 PM MALAWI TIMEActionAid Malawi welcomes applications from all sections of the community and considers applications on individual merit. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.An attractive compensation package will be offered in line with the organisation's Pay and Benefits Policy.PREPARE A STRONG PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION WITH MVUNGI JOB MASTERFor technical and programme leadership roles, a well-structured CV can help communicate your experience in programme management, evidence generation, accountability and organisational learning.Mvungi Job Master offers professional CV writing and updating services to help candidates present their professional experience clearly.Explore our services and vacancies:Career opportunities: https://mvungi.com/jobsProfessional CV and application support: https://mvungi.com/Register for available digital job application services: https://mvungi.com/registerFollow the official Mvungi Job Master WhatsApp Channel for more career opportunities and employment updates:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb7gbc91XquZnalOXc2iJOB SEEKER SAFETY: Never pay recruitment fees to secure a job. Use the employer's official application contacts.Mvungi Job Master — Connecting Job Seekers to Opportunities.

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Apply by email: recruitment.malawi@actionaid.org