- Responsibility **- Lead a diverse, high-performing team across multiple states

- Collaborate with academic institutions and research organizations
- Represent LAHI at national and international forums
- Continuous learning opportunities in emerging evaluation methodologies
- Professional Development **- Direct reporting to Founders with high visibility and influence
- Chance to establish MEL as a competitive advantage for the organization
- Platform to build thought leadership in the development sector
- Access to cutting-edge methodologies and technology integration
- Innovation Focus **- Pioneer AI and technology integration in skill education evaluation
- Lead cutting-edge research in youth development and employability
- Design scalable solutions with potential for sector-wide impact
- Access to latest tools, technologies, and methodological approaches **- Key Responsibilities of the role: **- Strategic Leadership: **- Develop and lead the organizational MEL strategy
- Design comprehensive M&E; frameworks for multi-state skill education programs and champion the integration of innovative solutions, including AI, to establish MEL as a key competitive advantage for LAHI.
- Team Leadership & Development: **- Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of 15+ MEL professionals across various specializations (Quality Monitoring, MIS, Evaluation, Outcomes).
- Foster a culture of excellence and build the next generation of leadership within the organization.
- Program Oversight & Delivery: **- Ensure the integrity, quality, and ethical use of data across all programs. Oversee high-stakes evaluations, impact assessments, and complex research initiatives in collaboration with academic partners.
- Drive the adoption of technology for scalable data solutions.
- Stakeholder Engagement: **- Serve as the organizational expert on impact data.
- Present insights to the Founders, Board, donors, and government agencies.



Represent LAHI at national and international forums and build strategic partnerships with research institutions.
- Innovation & Systems Thinking: **- Pioneer new methodologies for measuring complex outcomes like employability, income increase, and systemic change.
- Lead Proof-of-Concept developments and design scalable MEL solutions with the potential for sector-wide influence.
- Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications &Experience;: **- Masters degree in Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, Social Research, or related field
- 10-12 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning with minimum 5 years in leadership roles
- Expertise in Managing MIS and/or technology
- Proficiency in data analysis tools (R, Python, SPSS) and visualization platforms (Power BI, Tableau)
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire diverse, multi-location teams
- Strategic thinking with ability to translate vision into operational excellence
- Strong presentation skills for senior management and external stakeholders
- Deep understanding of skill education, vocational training, or youth development
- Experience working with government systems and policy environments - Preferred Qualifications &Experience;:

**- Knowledge of donor requirements and international evaluation standards
- Proven track record in education/skill development/livelihood sectors
- Experience in research methodology, statistical analysis, and evaluation design
- Experience managing budgets and coordinating with external agencies/consultantsExperience managing budgets and coordinating with external agencies/consultants
- Familiarity with technology solutions for monitoring and data collection

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