Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL)

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About the Organization

Bright Future is a youth development organization that empowers aspirational youth to make informed decisions about their careers and lives. Our programs empower young people with employability skills, mentorship, and access to real-life career exposure, creating a generation that thrives with purpose and potential.

Job Description

The Head of MEAL is responsible for leading the design and implementation of a robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning framework across all Bright Future programs. The role ensures data-driven decision-making, organizational accountability, learning, and continuous program improvement. This is a strategic leadership role requiring strong technical knowledge, field insights, and a participatory, impact-driven approach.

Job Responsibilities

Strategy and System Development

• Design and oversee the implementation of a comprehensive MEAL framework aligned with Bright Future’s vision and program goals.
• Develop and refine key performance indicators (KPIs), outcome metrics, and data management systems to measure impact effectively.
• Ensure the MEAL strategy supports strategic planning, program scale-up, donor reporting, and advocacy efforts.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Supervise the design of tools and methodologies for baseline, midline, and endline studies.
• Ensure timely collection, analysis, and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Lead the integration of real-time dashboards, digital tools, and data visualization techniques to track progress.

Accountability and Data Governance

• Develop and strengthen feedback and complaint mechanisms for youth, community members, and stakeholders.
• Promote ethical and secure data collection, storage, and usage aligned with data protection laws.
• Foster a culture of accountability and transparency across the organization.

Learning and Impact

• Facilitate regular program reviews, impact assessments, and reflective learning sessions.
• Translate data insights into strategic recommendations for senior leadership and program teams.
• Promote adaptive programming and continuous learning across functions.

Capacity Building and Team Management

• Build the capacity of internal teams on MEAL principles, tools, and practices.
• Manage and mentor a team of MEAL staff, ensuring quality deliverables and professional growth.
• Collaborate with partner organizations and evaluation agencies where needed.

Donor Reporting and External Engagement

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to donors, partners, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposal writing, particularly in setting outcomes and measurement indicators.
• Represent Bright Future in external learning forums, evaluations, and knowledge networks.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Public Policy, or related field.
• 12–15 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning in the development/nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated experience in impact measurement, theory of change, and evaluation designs (RCTs, quasi-experimental, qualitative methods).
• Proficiency in data tools (Excel, Power BI, SPSS/STATA/R, KoboToolbox, etc.).
• Experience in managing teams and leading organizational change.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and facilitation skills.

Desired Attributes

• Passion for youth development and inclusive growth.
• Strong leadership with a collaborative and adaptive mindset.
• Ability to think strategically and translate insights into action.

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