Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Consultant
Full Time
1 week ago
Harare, Harare
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Employment Information
SheDecides, a global political movement advocating for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), is inviting applications from experienced consultants, consultancy firms, and agencies for a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Consultancy. The assignment will focus on results reporting, strategic evaluation, advocacy impact, and organisational learning.
The consultancy comprises three workstreams:
• Workstream 1: Development of the 2026 and 2027 Annual Results Reports
• Workstream 2: Development of a Ten-Year Impact Summary Brief covering 2017–2026
• Workstream 3: An independent evaluation of the SheDecides Strategic Plan 2022–2027
Key Deliverables:
• Inception Report and Workplan (Deadline: 31 December 2026)
• 2026 Annual Results Report (Deadline: 12 February 2027)
• Ten-Year Impact Summary Brief (Deadline: 30 April 2027)
• 2027 Annual Results Report (Deadline: 8 January 2028)
• Independent Evaluation Report (Deadline: 28 February 2028)
VacancyGap tips:
• This is a senior consultancy role. You must have at least 10 years of relevant MEL, evaluation, research, or strategic assessment experience in SRHR, health, gender equality, or international development.
• You must demonstrate expertise in evaluating strategic political advocacy and policy influence, going beyond activities and outputs to assess outcomes and contribution.
• You need excellent writing skills and proven experience producing accessible, concise, and persuasive reports for varied audiences.
• The consultancy is fully remote and requires approximately 45 working days between December 2026 and February 2028.
• Your application must include a Financial Proposal with your proposed daily consultancy rate in USD and an estimated total fee based on 45 working days.
• Applications that do not include all requested documents may not be considered.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• At least 10 years of relevant MEL, evaluation, research or strategic assessment experience in SRHR, health, gender equality, international development cooperation, global policy or political movements
• Proven experience conducting independent evaluations and producing high-quality results, impact or learning reports
• Demonstrated expertise evaluating strategic political advocacy and policy influence
• Ability to analyse pathways of change, collective contribution and strategic added value where multiple actors and external factors influence outcomes
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with qualitative, incomplete or contradictory evidence in complex or politically contested contexts
• Experience designing feasible evaluation methodologies, including document review, stakeholder interviews, triangulation and contribution analysis
• Excellent written and spoken English
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND DOCUMENTS:
• Email your applications to: [email protected]
• Email Subject: MEL Consultancy – SheDecides
• Required Documents:
1. Cover Letter outlining suitability
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant experience
3. Technical Proposal (max 4 pages) outlining methodology, approach to the three workstreams, allocation of 45 days, and plan for meeting deadlines
4. Evaluation and Report-Writing Samples (two relevant examples)
5. Professional References (contact details for two referees)
6. Financial Proposal (daily consultancy rate in USD, estimated total fee, additional costs, and VAT details)
• Deadline: Friday, 20 November 2026
PUBLIC APPLICATION EMAIL: [email protected]
APPLICATION WEBSITE:
CLOSING DATE: 20 November 2026
Qualifications
• At least 10 years of relevant MEL, evaluation, research or strategic assessment experience in SRHR, health, gender equality, international development cooperation, global policy or political movements
• Proven experience conducting independent evaluations and producing high-quality results, impact or learning reports
• Demonstrated expertise evaluating strategic political advocacy and policy influence
• Ability to analyse pathways of change, collective contribution and strategic added value where multiple actors and external factors influence outcomes
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with qualitative, incomplete or contradictory evidence in complex or politically contested contexts
• Experience designing feasible evaluation methodologies, including document review, stakeholder interviews, triangulation and contribution analysis
• Excellent written and spoken English
How to apply
• Email your applications to: [email protected]
• Email Subject: MEL Consultancy – SheDecides
• Required Documents:
1. Cover Letter outlining suitability
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting relevant experience
3. Technical Proposal (max 4 pages) outlining methodology, approach to the three workstreams, allocation of 45 days, and plan for meeting deadlines
4. Evaluation and Report-Writing Samples (two relevant examples)
5. Professional References (contact details for two referees)
6. Financial Proposal (daily consultancy rate in USD, estimated total fee, additional costs, and VAT details)
• Deadline: Friday, 20 November 2026
PUBLIC APPLICATION EMAIL: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: 20 November 2026
