Manager Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning - Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

Job title	Manager MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning).
Reporting to	Head of MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation and Leaning).
Years of experience	5+ years.
Location	East Africa (Rwanda, Uganda or Tanzania).
Position type	Full-time.
Working Conditions	Up to 30% of local and regional travel.

About Raising The Village

We are Raising The Village (RTV) – an international development organization and a registered charity – on a mission to end ultra-poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. Raising The Village is a fast-growing organization on an accelerated growth path. We have 350+ national staff in the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region and a team of 15+ people in North America working together to lift communities out of ultra-poverty in last-mile villages. We operate at the intersection of direct implementation and advanced data analytics to inform progress, decision-making, and impact.
To date, we have supported more than 1,000,000 people in SSA through our innovative holistic approach and are on track to expand our reach and impact year over year.
We have achieved this tremendous growth with the support of our incredible partners from all around the globe who believe in our model and impact. Find out more about our programs and impact at: www.raisingthevillage.org.

VENN department is the data and technology backbone of our organization, connecting advanced analytics and custom software tools with field implementation to ensure data-informed decision-making at every level.

Position Summary

The Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) will lead the coordination, planning, and execution of MEL activities across RTV's multi-country portfolio. The role directly supervises all MEL leads and serves as the primary focal point for ensuring consistent implementation of country MEL workplans, timely delivery of monitoring activities, quality reporting, outcome tracking, and learning agenda execution across Tanzania, Rwanda, and DRC.

The position is primarily focused on day-to-day MEL management, coordination, and execution. Reporting to the Head of MEL, the Manager will work closely with country program teams while coordinating with RTV's Analytics and Data Integrity teams to ensure technical rigor, high-quality data systems, and evidence-based decision-making. The successful candidate will combine strong project management skills, stakeholder coordination abilities, and a deep understanding of results measurement to drive accountability and continuous learning across multiple country programs.

Key Responsibilities

Multi-country MEL Coordination and Management

• Lead the coordination and execution of MEL activities across Tanzania, Rwanda, DRC and any other new countries.
• Develop, monitor, and manage annual and quarterly MEL workplans to ensure timely implementation of all planned activities.
• Track progress against MEL deliverables and proactively address implementation bottlenecks.
• Ensure country teams adhere to RTV MEL standards, processes, tools, and reporting requirements.
• Facilitate regular MEL review meetings with country teams to monitor performance and implementation progress.

Strategic Delivery of Country MEL Activities

• Oversee the execution of routine monitoring, assessments, evaluations, and outcome measurement activities.
• Ensure timely collection, analysis, and utilization of program data to inform decision-making.
• Support country teams in maintaining high-quality monitoring systems and reporting structures.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of periodic MEL reports, dashboards, and performance updates.
• Monitor progress against key performance indicators and program outcomes.

Learning Agenda and Outcome Tracking

• Lead the implementation and coordination of country-specific learning agendas.
• Ensure learning priorities are integrated into program implementation and review processes.
• Coordinate documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, best practices, and evidence across countries.
• Track program outcomes and support evidence generation to strengthen program effectiveness.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Serve as the primary liaison between Country MEL teams and RTV's Analytics and Data Integrity functions.
• Coordinate technical support requests and ensure country teams receive timely analytical and methodological guidance.
• Work closely with Program Operations and Country Leadership teams to align MEL activities with program priorities.
• Facilitate effective communication between technical and operational teams.

Data Quality and Performance Management

• Monitor compliance with data quality standards and reporting protocols.
• Support implementation of Data Quality Assessments (DQAs) and continuous data improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate and timely performance reporting across all supported countries.
• Identify risks related to data quality, reporting timelines, and implementation performance and recommend corrective actions.

Capacity Strengthening

• Support onboarding and capacity development of Country MEL staff.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-country learning opportunities.
• Promote consistent application of MEL tools, systems, and methodologies across all country programs.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Public Health, Development Studies, and Social Sciences will be considered.
• A master's degree in a relevant discipline with significant MEL management experience or a related field is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning within the development or NGO sector.
• At least 3 years of experience managing or coordinating MEL functions across multiple programs, regions, or countries.
• Working knowledge of statistical packages for data analysis, visualization and reporting like STATA or Python and Power BI.
• Demonstrated experience managing MEL workplans, reporting cycles, and performance tracking systems.
• Experience coordinating with technical analytics, research, or data management teams.
• Experience working in East or Central African contexts is highly desirable.
• Ability to speak French and Swahili is an added advantage
• Prior experience supporting multi-country programs is strongly preferred.

We encourage women, people with disabilities and minority groups to apply for this position. RTV is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspective at the workplace.

Disclaimer: Raising the Village DOES NOT charge any kind of FEE(s) at whichever stage of the recruitment process.