MEL Specialist Job AGGPEA

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Purpose of Role

We are seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist to strengthen our measurement efforts during programme implementation and beyond. The role is responsible for designing, managing, and delivering timely, high-quality performance information across AGGP East Africa’s programmes enabling systematic tracking of progress against short-term milestones and long-term strategic goals. This includes developing indicators and tools, overseeing data collection and quality assurance, and synthesising insights to inform decision-making.

We are looking for an all-round team player who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. As our programmes grow and evolve, your responsibilities will shift accordingly — requiring you to learn quickly, embrace new challenges, and help us build and sustain a strong data-informed culture.

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Objectives of Role

Tracking of predetermined milestones aligned with AGGPEA’s Theory of Change for both the Jasiri Talent Investor (JTI) and the Jasiri Growth Accelerator (JGA) programmes.
Evaluation of implemented programmes – efficiency of delivery (participant perspective from regular short-term surveys & baselines).
Mid-term analysis – effectiveness of interventions in terms of how they are contributing to the development of participants and their ventures.
Outcomes-based analysis – long term impact evaluations (success measures).
Plan and manage internal evaluations with the purpose of ensuring sustainability of best practices identified and gauging programme and organizational impact.
Stakeholder engagement and training in preparation for their roles in terms of reporting.

Education

Experience and Qualifications

• A master’s degree in monitoring & evaluation, social sciences, statistics or other relevant discipline is highly desired.

Experience

• At least 5 years M&E experience working on monitoring, evaluation and research, managing data intensive programs, and designing monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools, with progressively increasing responsibility.
• Experience in knowledge management and dissemination of research findings.
• Demonstrated expertise in the design and implementation of rigorous quantitative and qualitative research studies, rapid appraisals, and methods for data analysis preferred.
• Experience visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders.
• Past exposure or experience in youth development and/or working in different African markets will be an advantage.
• Past experience in creating and setting up M&E processes and systems

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