Location: Nairobi or Kampala, Kenya or Uganda
The Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager (Africa) works closely with WFD's Head of MEL, who is their line manager. They support country teams at all stages of programming by helping to design effective and proportionate MEL systems for both core funded and third-party programmes, advise on their effective implementation and support teams to evaluate and reflect on results received. The role works closely with teams across WFD's offices in the Africa Region, as well as the Regional Business Development Manager and Regional Comms Officer. The Regional MEL Manager (Africa) is part of the Quality and Innovation directorate and a member of the WFD MEL team, engaged with wider conversations around MEL strategy and learning at WFD. About You: Educated to degree level with first-hand experience of designing, implementing and supporting monitoring, evaluation and learning within programmes — minimum three years' experience. Good experience with design and delivery of MEL systems for programmes working on democracy, governance, peacebuilding, human rights, rule of law or related thematic areas. Familiarity with theories of change and logframes/results frameworks. Very strong English technical writing skills including experience writing donor bids. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Able to organise and prioritise competing demands, work independently with international remote teams and limited supervision, facilitate strategic working meetings, and collaborate effectively. Intermediate Microsoft suite skills. Contract for Services, fixed term to 30 September 2027 with potential for extension. Full-time, with flexible working arrangements considered. Salary: £26,500 annual gross.
Closing date: 26/08/2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications are by CV and Cover Letter, received through WFD's online application system. Alternative formats welcome — contact the careers team at recruitment@wfd.org to discuss. Please only apply if you have a work permit to work in Kenya OR Uganda. This vacancy will close on 26th August 2026.
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