Manager - Impact Measurement & Outcomes

MEL
Strategy, Outcomes Measurement & Verification

• Lead
  the design and continuous improvement of SOF's MEL framework, outcome
  indicators, verification protocols, and reporting standards.
  
• Establish
  outcome definitions, data collection methodologies, quality assurance
  processes, and learning frameworks aligned with OBF principles.
  
• Review
  outcome verification reports and ensure readiness of outcome data for payment
  calculations, programme reviews, and decision-making.
  

Performance
Monitoring, Analytics & Learning

• Monitor
  programme performance against outcome targets, KPIs, and learning indicators and
  identify improvement opportunities.
  
• Analyse
  outcome trends, provider performance, and beneficiary outcomes to generate
  actionable insights.
  
• Develop
  learning products, impact reports, case studies, and knowledge resources to
  support programme improvement and scale-up.
  

Technology
& Data Integration

• Integrate
  MEL indicators, reporting requirements, and verification protocols within
  technology platforms and MIS systems.
  
• Collaborate
  with Technology & Data teams to develop dashboards, outcome tracking tools,
  and performance monitoring systems.
  
• Ensure
  data quality, governance, system integrity, and technology-enabled verification
  across the programme lifecycle.
  

Stakeholder
Management & Reporting

• Act as the primary MEL
  interface between the PMU, MEL partners, technology partners, funders, and
  training providers.
  
• Prepare outcome reports,
  impact updates, and management summaries for leadership, governance
  committees, and stakeholders.
  
• Support evidence-based
  decision-making through regular performance reviews, presentations, and
  strategic recommendations.
  

Requirements

• o   Postgraduate
  degree in Public Policy, Economics, Statistics, Management, Development
  Studies, Social Sciences, Data Analytics, or related disciplines
  
• o   8–12
  years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, impact assessment,
  research, programme analytics, livelihoods, skilling, development finance, or
  outcome-based programmes.
  
• o   Experience
  managing third-party evaluations, MEL frameworks, verification agencies, or
  large-scale government/development programmes.
  
• o   Strong
  analytical, quantitative, stakeholder management, reporting, and communication
  skills.