Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist

Location: Ho, Ghana
Reports to: Project Manager
Application Deadline: 03 February 2026

About Plan International

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We work alongside children, young people, communities, and partners to create lasting change and respond to humanitarian crises. Our work is grounded in strong accountability, learning, and evidence-based decision-making.

Role Purpose

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Specialist leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of robust MEL systems for complex development programs. The role ensures high-quality data generation, learning, and accountability to inform adaptive management, donor reporting, and strategic decision-making while promoting a strong culture of learning and evidence use across the project.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Design, implement, and manage comprehensive MEL frameworks aligned with project objectives, donor requirements, and Plan International standards.

• Lead the development and operationalization of indicators, data collection tools, baselines, midline and endline evaluations.

• Ensure data quality assurance through regular data verification, audits, and validation processes.

• Oversee routine monitoring activities, including field visits, partner reviews, and performance tracking.

Management Information Systems (MIS)

• Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of project Management Information Systems (MIS).

• Ensure timely, accurate, and secure data collection, analysis, storage, and reporting.

• Build staff and partner capacity in MIS use and data management best practices.

Learning and Knowledge Management

• Promote a strong learning culture by facilitating reflection sessions, learning events, and adaptive management processes.

• Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories to inform program improvement and scaling.

• Support evidence generation for advocacy, communications, and resource mobilization.

Reporting and Accountability

• Produce high-quality MEL inputs for donor and internal reports in line with agreed timelines.

• Support accountability mechanisms, including feedback and complaints response systems, ensuring community voices inform program decisions.

• Ensure compliance with donor MEL requirements for large, complex, donor-funded projects.

Capacity Strengthening and Coordination

• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to project staff and implementing partners on MEL systems and methodologies.

• Collaborate closely with program finance, and partner teams to ensure integrated planning and implementation.

• Engage with government institutions, donors, and sector stakeholders to align MEL approaches and share learning.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• A degree in Statistics, Measurement, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development Research, or a related field.

Experience

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and research within complex development programs.

• Proven experience designing and implementing MEL systems, including Management Information Systems (MIS).

• Demonstrated experience managing MEL components of large, donor-funded projects (e.g. KOICA, USAID, EU, DFID, Global Affairs, or similar).

• Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, reporting, and evidence-based decision-making.

Physical Environment

The role operates within a typical office environment and requires regular engagement with internal teams, implementing partners, government institutions, and sector stakeholders. Travel of up to 40% may be required for field monitoring, learning events, and stakeholder engagement.

Level of Contact with Children

Low contact – the role does not require frequent interaction with children. Any occasional contact must ensure that children are protected at all times in line with Plan International’s safeguarding standards.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• A cover letter detailing their suitability for the role

• A current CV

Applications should be submitted on or before 03 February 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for.