Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator

Job ID: 95001
Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator
Company: Self Help Africa
Location: Lilongwe
Contract type: Full time fixed contract
Reports to: Project Manager

Organisation Overview:

About Self Help Africa:

Established in 1984, Self Help Africa is an international development organisation that works through agriculture and agri-enterprise development to address hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impacts of climate change.

We believe that equitable economic development is key to lifting communities out of long-term poverty, empowering them to take control of their futures and improving their quality of life.

Our current five-year organisation strategy, defines our mission as the alleviation of hunger, poverty, social inequality and the impact of climate change through community led, market-based and enterprise-focused approaches, so that people can have access to nutritious food, clean water, decent employment and incomes, while sustaining natural resources.

Our three core values are:

• Impact: We are accountable, ambitious and committed to systemic change.
• Innovation: We are agile, creative and enterprising in an ever-changing World.
• Community: We are inclusive, honest and have integrity in our relationships.

Job Purpose:

This position contributes to the design, continual improvement, and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for SHA Malawi, primarily under the FCDO Humanitarian Project. The M&E Coordinator also contributes to the institutionalization of M&E systems and standards for the purpose of improving programmatic quality, documentation and program development efforts, while assisting with program coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership for the design, continual improvement and implementation of a effective M&E strategy for the FCDO Project and other SHA Malawi programs.
• Provide leadership for the organization-wide technical assistance and support in M&E and programmatic research.
• Maintain effective coordination and/or provision of technical support on reporting as needed for country program.
• Maintain effective coordination with the Project Manager, National MEAL Manager Deputy Country Director-Programmes, Global Office on reporting and as needed for relevant programs in compliance with SHA contractual programs.
• Identify current M&E needs and priorities, and resources in the country.
• Strengthen organizational capacity in application of state-of-the-art M&E methods and techniques, including program/project/study design.
• Oversee research activities including impact assessments and support efforts for identifying opportunities for design and implementation of Operations Research Studies.
• Develop or strengthen existing M&E plans for SHA Malawi program portfolio, ensuring that existing M&E systems and tools are functioning adequately.
• Oversee the design and implementation of selected baseline assessments, project reviews, mid-term and final evaluations.
• Oversee the identification, documentation and sharing, both within SHA and externally, of best and promising practices, including projects’ success stories, develop, and implement dissemination strategy.
• Contribute to proposals, design of programs, projects, and studies, including review and provision of feedback on selected program/project/study designs, survey methodology and findings; performance monitoring plans, evaluation methodology and findings.
• Oversee implementation of M&E plans for selected country programs, ensuring monitoring of indicators to ensure program/project progress against objectives.
• Design, implement and/or provide technical assistance and training on quality improvement of programmatic interventions.
• Orient key staff and partners to M&E plans, data collection and reporting methodology.

Key Relationships:

• Maintain and promote key working relationships with all staff.

Qualification:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field like statistics, social sciences, international development, or a related area is often required.
• 3-5 years progressive experience in monitoring and evaluation/database operation.
• Experience in NGO systems and projects
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to pay attention to details and work in a fast paced environment
• Able to meet tight deadlines and respond to many requests
• Well organized
• Excellent computer skills

Knowledge, Experience and Other Requirements:

• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to SHA and not to jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
• Knowledge of M&E frameworks, methodologies (qualitative and quantitative), data analysis techniques, and relevant software is crucial.
• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and managing M&E systems for projects or programs is essential.
• Proficiency in using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R) and other data management and visualization tools is vital.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills are needed to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are necessary to identify issues, analyze data, and recommend solutions.
• Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for working with data and ensuring accuracy in M&E processes.
• High standards of integrity and personal conduct are essential.

How to Apply:
Full Job Description here.

Please upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role here.

The Deadline for Receiving applications is Sunday 05^th July 2026 at 5pm

Self Help Africa is an Equal Opportunities Employer:

All candidates offered a job with Self Help Africa will be expected to sign Self Help Africa’s Safeguarding Policies and Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.  Specific roles may require Police/DBS/ vetting.

Important information:

Self Help Africa is an international development charity and is committed to the safeguarding of all those who we come into contact with or through our work. We are committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour relating to our work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and we are committed to promoting the welfare of children and the people we aim to assist with whom Self Help Africa engages. Self Help Africa expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviours outlined in the Code of Conduct and Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Recruitment to all roles in Self Help Africa will include, and be subject to, a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checking. Self Help Africa is committed to the principles of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme and will request information from previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual harassment during employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms her/his understanding of these recruitment procedures. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Self Help Africa is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Research shows that women and those from marginalised ethnic groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align with every criteria described, we encourage you to apply anyway, you could be exactly what we need!

Self Help Africa is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.