Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning Associate – Opportunity International

Job Description

Role Overview

Opportunity International Malawi seeks a dedicated professional to implement organizational monitoring, evaluation, and learning strategies across various grants and projects. The incumbent will oversee frameworks for the AgFinance initiative, graduation efforts, health programs, education finance, and financial literacy undertakings. Responsibilities include executing work plans, maintaining indicator tracking systems, and facilitating knowledge sharing with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The chosen candidate will manage survey tools, guarantee data quality control, and conduct baseline and annual assessments. Duties involve designing evaluation instruments, coordinating Focus Group Discussions, recruiting local data collectors, and executing data quality assessments. Additionally, the role involves drafting donor reports, organizing reflective workshops, and documenting field innovations to support adaptive management.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a graduate degree in social science research, development economics, international relations, or a related discipline, paired with at least five years of monitoring and evaluation field experience within developing nations. Proficiency in survey analysis software, such as CommCare or Nvivo, is advantageous, alongside formal research or evaluation certifications. Exceptional organizational capabilities, stellar English written communication skills, and fluency in one or two local languages are mandatory. Travel throughout the country for data collection purposes may reach up to thirty percent, alongside occasional international travel.

How to Apply

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Closing date: 18 October 2026.