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Senior Advisor, MEL Framework Development
Senior Advisor, MEL Framework Development
Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) is an international organization working with leaders in government, the private sector, and civil society to drive further, faster action toward the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), which calls for universal access to sustainable energy by 2030, and the Paris Agreement, which calls for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to limit climate warming to well below 2° Celsius.
Context and Objective of the Results Offer
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) program at Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) are responsible for providing results-based monitoring, evaluation, and reports to the organization’s Administrative Board and Funder’s Council. It has five main objectives:
Design and implement MEL Frameworks and tools; Commission, manage, and deliver timely, useful high-quality evaluations and reviews; Support evidence uptake, learning, internal MEL capacity development, and knowledge management; Provide MEL thought leadership, innovation, and communication; and Provide program advisory support (program design, proposal development, grant management, and reporting), and internal MEL capacity development.
Duties and Tasks for the Role
The primary duties and tasks of the role include, but are not limited to:
Reviewing and documenting current MEL system, activities, processes, and tools, including assessment of coherence, quality, and utility. Developing a MEL policy, strategic framework, and guidelines, in partnership with the MEL team and engaging with SEforALL staff across the organization. Conducting stakeholder consultation to inform MEL Framework development and ensure its quality and broader ownership Benchmarking SEforALL's MEL function to similar institutions to inform the development of the new MEL strategic framework Identifying needs, gaps, and areas for MEL innovation and development in terms of new approaches and methods, processes, and tools, including emerging new practices related to systems change and complexity (e.g. climate change). Contributing to the implementation of the new MEL framework and ongoing business planning for 2024-2026
Specific Competencies for the Role
Advanced and specialist knowledge and ability to design and implement a range of MEL approaches and methods. A Master’s degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification in a relevant technical area (e.g. social sciences, economics, international development, geography, ecology, public policy, engineering, or another relevant field); and a minimum of 12 years demonstrated experience leading the design and implementation of MEL Strategies and Frameworks across international organizations and development programs Strong up-to-date knowledge of current global MEL good practices relevant to complex and systemic international development settings Substantial demonstrated experience advising Leadership and Management Teams, at organizational and programmatic levels A strong track record in providing advisory services for international organizations and NGOs on the development and implementation of MEL policies, frameworks, and activities Demonstrable expertise in all aspects of monitoring, evaluation, and learning, including cross-cutting issues (e.g. gender, environment), ethics, and quality standards Experience in facilitating evidence uptake and use of MEL for management decisions Knowledge of the energy sector is desirable and considered a strong asset Excellent project management skills and the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsThis page belongs to the Job Offers database.
