Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Expert

About the role

NTU International is seeking a highly qualified Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Expert to support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the monitoring and evaluation framework for the Africa‑EU Space Partnership Programme (AESPP Boost). The role will focus on establishing robust data collection, analysis and learning processes for a donor‑funded, multi‑partner initiative.

Key responsibilities

• Design and operationalise the MEL framework, including indicators, baselines, data collection protocols and evidence consolidation.
• Conduct impact assessments and provide actionable insights to improve programme performance.
• Coordinate with EU‑funded programme partners and African stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Develop and maintain monitoring tools, dashboards and reporting templates.
• Support knowledge exchange, learning events and policy dialogue related to the space sector.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in evaluation, statistics/data science, development economics, social sciences or a related field (or four additional years of relevant experience).
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, results‑based management or applied data analysis.
• At least 4 years of experience designing or operating MEL frameworks for donor‑funded or complex multi‑partner programmes.
• Excellent command of English; working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.
• Experience with EU‑funded programmes and African contexts is a plus.

Required skills

• Data analysis
• Indicator development
• Baseline setting
• Data collection protocol design
• Impact assessment
• Results‑based management