Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist

Education

• Master’s in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Economics, Statistics, Impact Measurement, or related field.
  

Years of Related Experience

• Minimum 5 years in MEAL roles, including impact investing or enterprise development contexts.
  
• Proven ability to design and implement MEAL systems.
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods - Highly Proficient
  
• Strong command of impact measurement frameworks (IRIS+, GIIRS, SDG mapping) - Proficient
  
• Advanced Excel (mandatory), plus experience with PowerBI/Tableau for visualization - Proficient
  
• Familiarity with impact investment metrics and financial analysis basics - Approaching Proficient
  
• Demonstrated experience with mixed methods research and evaluation approaches and present findings
  
• in clear, compelling way - Highly Proficient
  
• Interest in and knowledge of affordable housing, innovation ecosystems and impact sector.
  
• Experience working with enterprises, SGBs, or innovation programs - Approaching Proficient
  
• Experience with CRM platforms and/or digital data tools (e.g., Airtable, Salesforce) - Approaching Proficient
  
• Strong ability to build and maintain meaningful and respectful relationships with key
  
• stakeholders, internally and externally - Proficient
  
• Ability to collaborate efficiently and transparently in a matrix organization - Proficient
  
• Concise and clear written and verbal communication in English - Highly Proficient
  
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously - Proficient
  

Design and implement the MEAL framework for the SGB framework 30%

• Develop results chains/frameworks for SGB framework and Shelter Venture Fund investments.
  
• Ensure alignment with global impact measurement standards (IRIS+, SDG indicators).
  
• Supports SGB team in target setting for annual and multi-year projections and puts a rigorous but realistic plan in place to track and monitor against these targets.
  

Ensure Data Quality and Insight Generation to support the SGB framework and strengthen evidence of uptake 30%

• Working with global MEAL, geographic MEAL and SGB leads, lead rigorous data collection, validation, and analysis using mixed methods.
  
• Lead stakeholder reporting requirements and ensure integrity of reporting.
  
• Produce dashboards and learning briefs for internal strategy and external stakeholders.
  

Learning and Knowledge Management 20%

• Facilitate learning loops across regions; synthesize cross-portfolio insights.
  
• Translate evidence into actionable recommendations for the SGB framework, including investment insights and program design.
  
• Promote adaptive management. Use evidence and real-time insights to inform strategic pivots and improve program effectiveness.
  

Capacity Building and Systems Strengthening 20%

• Capacity Building and Systems Strengthening.
  
• Develop and maintain digital data systems (such as CRM, Airtable, PowerBI) for real-time monitoring and data visualization.
  
• Keep up to date on industry trends and build insights into continuous improvement of MEAL systems.