Department: Technical
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: Africa
Description
Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.
Project
High-Level Overview
The client is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Expert to design, operationalise, and continuously strengthen a comprehensive MEL system for the National Energy Compact. The MEL Expert will enable evidence-based decision-making, performance accountability, transparency, and institutional learning across all Compact pillars, supporting government leadership and development partners to track progress and adapt implementation.
The assignment forms part of the client’s localisation strategy, and preference will be given to qualified Liberia nationals.
Role and Responsibilities
Key Deliverables
MEL System Design & Results Framework
Design, operationalise, and maintain an integrated MEL framework for the National Energy Compact, including theory of change, results chains, indicators, baselines, targets, and methodologies. Translate targets across all Compact pillars into measurable indicators aligned with national priorities and development partner requirements. Develop harmonised MEL tools, guidelines, and procedures for data collection, processing, validation, and documentation.
Monitoring, Data Management & Quality Assurance
Lead systematic data collection from implementing institutions, utilities, regulators, and project implementation units. Establish and maintain a central MEL database and/or dashboard consolidating administrative, project, survey, and sector data. Ensure data quality through validation protocols, verification checks, and documentation standards. Participate in project monitoring and coordination meetings, producing timely meeting summaries and follow-up actions. Conduct regular field missions (at least one per quarter) to Compact project sites and prepare mission reports.
Analysis, Reporting & Performance Tracking
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess progress against Compact targets and identify performance gaps, risks, and emerging issues. Prepare regular narrative and indicator-based progress reports, dashboards, briefing notes, and presentations for the High Committee, Government, and development partners. Produce monthly progress reports detailing tasks performed, risks identified, and mitigation measures.
Evaluation, Learning & Knowledge Management
Coordinate and support mid-term, thematic, and final evaluations in collaboration with government and development partners. Review and validate evaluation outputs, ensuring analytical rigor and actionable recommendations. Document lessons learned and good practices and ensure their integration into policy dialogue, programme design, and investment decisions. Organise and facilitate learning events and technical exchanges with government, utilities, regulators, private sector actors, and partners.
Coordination, Advisory & Capacity Building Support
Provide technical advice to the High Committee on MEL-related matters, ensuring integration of MEL into planning, budgeting, and implementation processes. Coordinate with ministry MEL units, utilities, and partners to promote harmonised indicators and reporting systems. Deliver at least two structured capacity-building sessions annually to strengthen national capacities in monitoring and evaluation of complex energy programmes. Respond to ad hoc analytical or advisory requests from the High Committee leadership within agreed timelines.
Key Outputs
Inception Report (within two weeks of contract start) Draft and final MEL Framework, including theory of change and results framework MEL Plan with indicators, baselines, targets, data sources, roles, and reporting schedules Centralised MEL database and/or performance dashboard Monthly progress reports and periodic performance reports Learning event briefs and evaluation summaries Completion Report documenting achievements, timelines, and forward-looking recommendations.
Requirements
Experience Required:
Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning within development programmes or public-sector initiatives. At least 5 years of direct experience designing and managing MEL systems, preferably in energy, infrastructure, or access-to-services sectors. Proven experience working in multi-stakeholder and sector-wide programmes involving government institutions, development partners, and the private sector. Demonstrated capacity to design and operationalise results frameworks, MEL plans, and theories of change. Experience supporting evaluations, learning processes, and evidence-informed decision-making.
Technical Requirements
Master’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Development Studies, Energy, or a related field. Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills, including familiarity with survey methods; knowledge of the Multi-Tier Framework (MTF) for energy access is an asset Proficiency in MEL and data analysis tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, SPSS, STATA). Strong understanding of data governance, quality assurance, and verification protocols.
Other Skills
Fluency in French (oral and written); working knowledge of English is highly desirable. Strong analytical, communication, and facilitation skills. High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Working Arrangement
Location: Liberia Travel: Occasional domestic travel
Language: French and English
Terms Of Agreement
Start Date: March 2026
Contracting Period: 12 months, with possibility of renewal subject to performance and funding availability