Job Vacancy at Raising The Village: Manager MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning) – October 2026

1. About Raising The Village

Raising The Village (RTV) is an international development organization and registered charity working to end ultra-poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. The organization combines direct implementation with advanced data analytics to support informed decision-making and improve community outcomes.

Raising The Village has more than 350 national staff across sub-Saharan Africa and a team of over 15 people in North America. To date, the organization has supported more than 1,000,000 people through its holistic approach to poverty alleviation.

Learn more about the organization and its programs at: www.raisingthevillage.org.

2. Job Details

• Organization: Raising The Village (RTV)
• Job Title: Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)
• Department: VENN
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Duty Station: East Africa — Tanzania, Rwanda, or Uganda
• Countries Covered: Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and other future operating countries
• Reports To: Head of MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning)
• Experience Required: Minimum 5 years
• Travel Requirements: Up to 30% local and regional travel

3. About the VENN Department

VENN is the data and technology backbone of Raising The Village. It connects advanced analytics and custom software tools with field implementation to ensure data-informed decision-making at every level of the organization.

4. Position Summary

The Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) will lead the coordination, planning, and execution of MEL activities across Raising The Village’s multi-country portfolio.

The position directly supervises country MEL leads and serves as the primary focal point for ensuring consistent implementation of country MEL workplans, timely monitoring activities, quality reporting, outcome tracking, and learning agenda execution across Tanzania, Rwanda, and the DRC.

Reporting to the Head of MEL, the Manager will work closely with country program teams and coordinate with the Analytics and Data Integrity teams to maintain technical rigor, high-quality data systems, and evidence-based decision-making.

The role focuses primarily on day-to-day MEL management, coordination, and execution. The successful candidate will combine strong project management, stakeholder coordination, and results measurement skills to strengthen accountability and continuous learning across multiple country programs.

5. Key Responsibilities

A. Multi-Country MEL Coordination and Management

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

B. Strategic Delivery of Country MEL Activities

• Oversee routine monitoring, assessments, evaluations, and outcome measurement activities.
• Ensure timely collection, analysis, and use 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.

C. 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 the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned, best practices, and evidence across countries.
• Track program outcomes and support evidence generation to strengthen program effectiveness.

D. 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.

E. Data Quality and Performance Management

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

F. Capacity Strengthening

• Support the 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.

6. Qualifications and Requirements

A. Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• A Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline, combined with significant MEL management experience, is preferred.

B. Professional Experience

• Minimum of 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 and analytical tools for data analysis, visualization, and reporting, such as 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.
• Prior experience supporting multi-country programs is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of French and Swahili is an added advantage.

7. Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Raising The Village encourages women, people with disabilities, and minority groups to apply for this position. The organization is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspectives in the workplace.

8. How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates can submit their applications through the official recruitment portal.

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Company Website: https://raisingthevillage.org/

9. Recruitment Disclaimer

Raising The Village does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

Note: The application deadline was not specified in the supplied vacancy announcement. Candidates should consult the official recruitment portal for the latest application status and any additional instructions.