Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Specialist

Our client, a leading government entity in the UAE, is looking to hire a Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Specialist.Key Responsibilities:Develop and implement the Theory of Change (ToC), logical frameworks, and results frameworks to measure programme performance and long-term impact.Design SMART indicators, baselines, targets, data collection methodologies, and performance measurement frameworks.Develop monitoring and reporting systems, including KPIs, dashboards, data management plans, and reporting processes.Establish evaluation frameworks, reporting templates, and learning processes to support continuous improvement.Facilitate stakeholder workshops and collaborate with government, academia, industry, and funding partners to define outcomes and performance measures.Monitor programme performance, provide evidence-based insights, identify risks, and support informed decision-making.Develop MEL guidance, reporting tools, and best practice documentation, and deliver training on MEL principles and Results-Based Management (RBM).Qualifications and Experience:Master's degree in International Development, Public Policy, Evaluation, Economics, or a related field.Minimum 7 years' experience in Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL), Results-Based Management (RBM), or programme performance management.Strong expertise in Theory of Change (ToC), logframe development, results frameworks, outcome measurement, and programme evaluation.Experience designing indicators, baselines, targets, data collection methodologies, and data quality processes.Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting and dashboard tools.Knowledge of evaluation approaches such as contribution analysis, developmental evaluation, and outcome harvesting.Excellent analytical, stakeholder management, facilitation, and communication skills.Experience in government, public sector, research, innovation, grant-funded programmes, or international development is highly desirable.