Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) Officer is responsible for supporting the implementation of evidence-based programming and continuous and adaptive learning for the Africa Pandemic Sciences Collaborative (The Collaborative) and across our implementing partners. This includes supporting the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (MEL) activities and events within The Collaborative and other SFA Foundation programmes and partners, promoting MEAL knowledge transfer internally and externally. The MEAL officer is a key member of the SFA Foundation MEAL team and will join the dynamic team in advancing knowledge management and learning across the organisation and beyond. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate experience and capability in leading detailed MEAL initiatives within the organisation as well as acting as a representative ambassador for MEAL both internally and externally.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Planning Support

• Contribute to the development and design of clear, relevant, and feasible MEL strategies to ensure clearly defined, measurable indicators of outputs, outcomes, and impact for The Collaborative.
• Drive quality operationalisation of The Collaborative MEAL strategy, with a focus on continuous improvement, adaptable evidence-based decision-making, and regular knowledge dissemination.
• Develop programme reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of information, including input for impact-related success stories across The Collaborative.
• Support the maintenance of the MEAL system including guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports, and presentations for major activities undertaken.
• Work under the guidance of senior MEAL staff to contribute to strategy development and MEAL planning and delivery across The Collaborative.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

• Support the implementation of robust, efficient and effective reporting frameworks that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of knowledge and impact stories across The Collaborative.
• Take a lead in reporting programme progress and key lessons, including overall progress on achievement of results.
• Assist in the development of robust evaluations and consultant recruitments as necessary for each relevant activity.
• Support The Collaborative data quality assurance processes, including regular checks, validation exercises, and updates to MEAL databases and dashboards.
• Ensure timely execution of the MEAL Workstream activities by coordinating closely with programme teams.

Learning

• Contribute to outcome and evidence-based strategic decision-making and promote a culture of evidence-based learning and adaptation.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic plans to improve learning approaches.
• Support teams in reviewing and revising theories of change and developing strategies that enhance programmatic learning.
• Ensure proper documentation of innovative approaches and best practices for dissemination across stakeholder groups.
• Support the translation of technical programme data and evidence into accessible learning formats such as briefs, digests, and outcome snapshots.

Training and Coaching

• Build the capacity of project staff in monitoring, evaluation and learning – specifically how to demonstrate impact.
• Support the development of relevant training and coaching material for staff and grantees.
• Collaborate in developing visual learning tools that support internal knowledge sharing.

Communication and Representation

• Ably represent the SFA Foundation in various local and international fora requiring liaison with implementing and funding partners.
• Support in gathering, summarising and disseminating relevant technical updates on programme planning and operations research.
• Contribute to managing knowledge-sharing platforms andRepositories.

Person Specifications

Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Public Health, Knowledge Management, Information Science, Organisational Learning, Statistics, Economics, or Social Sciences (with demonstrated training in M&E and learning systems).

Professional Qualifications

• Advanced certificate or training in MEL, statistics, data management or another relevant field.

Experience

• A minimum of four (4) years’ relevant experience.
• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project MEL systems from initiation to closeout stages.
• Experience in managing MEL database systems.
• Expertise in analysing data using statistical software.

Key Skills and Attributes

• High level of integrity and commitment to SFA Foundation values (Respect, Accountability, Excellence, Diversity, and Inclusion).
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to build strategic relationships and collaborate with others.
• High level of adaptability and fast thinking.
• Leadership skills including delegating, developing others, and facilitating change.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the SFA Foundation application portal. Visit The Science for Africa Foundation website to submit your application. Ensure all required documents are attached before the deadline on May 4, 2026.