About this role
Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting Specialist
Project Description: If you can transform data into reports and stories that showcase evidence into action, Malawi is the place for you!
Partner organizations in Malawi struggle with inadequate monitoring and evaluation systems, which hinders their ability to track program progress and make informed data-driven decisions. Due to limited resources, staff have not yet had an opportunity to learn how to develop monitoring and evaluation tools from scratch. Technical expertise is needed to introduce data analysis and reporting methods, support the development of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and develop staff capacities.
As Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Specialist, you will collaborate with staff to develop or strengthen data frameworks, tools, and collection systems. Together, you will equip the teams with the skills and tools needed to maximize their impact.
Required Skills: Competitive candidates must meet all of the following criteria:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Public Health, International Development, Statistics, Social Science, or related field AND 2 or more years of experience with monitoring, evaluation and learning, including experience with M&E tools and software/systems
Living Conditions: The Volunteer will live independently in a house within 6 miles of the office in the central region of Malawi.
Activities: Develop and strengthen monitoring and evaluation (M&E) frameworks, tools, and data collection systems to track progress across programs. Provide one-on-one mentorship, training sessions, and collaborative fieldwork. Design evaluation strategies that are contextually appropriate and user-friendly. Conduct routine data review, quality assurance, analysis, dissemination, and technical support. Guide staff in identifying key indicators and outcomes that reflect both quantitative and qualitative program success. Develop user-friendly dashboards or reporting formats with corresponding standard operating procedures.
You may also work on additional projects that meet the community’s interests and priorities, such as wildlife clubs or malaria education boot camps.
Training: After a 2-week orientation on topics such as health and safety, you will move to an urban community where you will collaborate with health-focused organizations. You will work with the partner and your community to assess the local needs and develop a work plan in line with their established goals.
Peace Corps/Malawi will equip you with Chichewa language resources and you may work with a local tutor who can help you build basic language skills to connect with the community.
Job Highlights: Exchange knowledge with dedicated health professionals in southeastern Africa. Make lasting connections with colleagues and the community. Learn about the numerous tribes and their dance-filled traditions in person.