Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer, PFRU 2 in INTEGRITY GLOBAL LTD

Overview of the PFRU-2 

The Partnership Fund for a Resilient Ukraine 2 (PFRU-2) is a multi-year and multi-donor programme, which unites the Government of Ukraine with its international government partners to deliver projects in across the country and at the national level.  

Integrity’s role in the PFRU-2 

Integrity’s role on the PFRU-2 includes: 

• Leading on the MEL function for the PFRU-2 programme. 

• Being responsible for the rigorous and robust collection and analysis of data, and for supporting the use of evidence to inform project design, adaptation, and learning. 

• Responsibility for developing the monitoring, evaluation and learning elements of the Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (RMEL) strategy, which includes the RMEL framework, Results Framework, and Theory of Change (ToC), in addition to a detailed approach to its implementation, including a time-bound workplan. 

The Inception Phase of PFRU-2 included Integrity’s collaborative development of the above deliverables, working not only with the Research team but also with the technical teams for each of the eight Strategic Projects (SPs). An overall Theory of Change at programmatic level is complemented by a corresponding Theory of Action per SP, each drawing appropriately from the harmonised PFRU-2 Indicator Catalogue in developing aligned Results Frameworks at SP level. 

The MEL function is implemented by the Integrity team, in coordination with subcontracted data collection agencies, and working to, and in close cooperation with, the PFRU-2 Deputy Team Leader for Learning, Adaptation & Policy (LAP) to collaboratively deliver the Learning and Adaptation function; and in collaboration with the Outcome, Regional and Rapid Response Mechanism teams. Integrity will also be involved in advising on research strategy and design, aligning data collection to avoid duplication and promote harmonisation, as well as working closely with the PFRU-2 team to draw on research findings useful for their work.  

To fulfil its scope of work and produce quality deliverables and products, Integrity will work collaboratively with the PFRU-2 consortium, financing partners and Government of Ukraine stakeholders who form the PFRU governance structure. 

How the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer fits into the Integrity Team 

The MEL Officer will support technical delivery of the MEL strategy for the PFRU-2 within Integrity’s MEL team. Working within the project delivery team, they will draw on their contextual, technical and thematic experience to support the delivery of their workstream’s projects on time, to high levels of quality, and in keeping with Integrity’s values and ethics. 

The MEL Officer will report to the MEL Manager(s) (supports the overall technical design and delivery of a project) and work in close coordination with other MEL Officer(s) in support of technical delivery of MEL for the PFRU-2.  

This is a consultancy position, with the fixed term determined by the project assignment. Successful candidates must be based in Ukraine, with a strong preference that this position be based in Kyiv, and be prepared to regularly travel within Ukraine, in order meet with project stakeholders and work in-person with team members. If candidates know of any impediment to their ability to travel, they must state and explain this in their application.  

Scope of Work 

The MEL Officer will support the technical delivery and learning of monitoring, evaluation, and learning components of selected projects delivered by Integrity in Ukraine. 

The MEL Officer provides support to MEL Manager(s), Senior MEL Lead and MEL Lead in the technical delivery and coordination of all MEL workstreams for a project. They will support the development of project MEL system(s) and implementation of MEL activities for the project, according to their key requirements and specifications.  

The successful candidate will assist in the design and implementation of appropriate and innovative methodologies, conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection, and take a lead role in using analytical tools to clean and extract the data produced. They will support the preparation and drafting of the technical products in English, incorporating feedback from the MEL Manager(s), Senior MEL Manager and MEL Lead, as required.  

The MEL Officer will work according to project workplans, coordinating with other team members to ensure these adhered to. They will support in the procurement of MEL platforms or tools where necessary and support the Project Manager with logistical arrangements for MEL activities, where required.  

Terms of Reference 

1. Technical Delivery 

• Coordinate closely with the MEL Manager(s), other MEL Officer(s) and Project Manager as part of the project delivery team supporting successful delivery of project work inline with project constraints and Integrity’s ethics and values.  

• Review and engage with the contractually agreed scope of work and approved delivery approach, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the key technical requirements and proposed solutions. 

• Support the MEL Manager in the development of mixed (qualitative and quantitative) MEL methods and data collection tools, ensuring their relevance and appropriateness for use in Ukraine and in different languages (English, Ukrainian, and Russian). 

• Conduct desk-based and document reviews, including grey literature, evidence reviews and synthesis.  

• When required, support primary data collection by conducting Key Informant Interviews (KIIs)/In-depth Interviews (IDIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) or/and Online Surveys, using data collection tools to clean the data and code against the analytical framework(s). 

• Lead the translation and cleaning of transcripts of KIIs, notes from FGDs and online surveys from Ukrainian/Russian into English.  

• Support quantitative and qualitative data analysis for MEL activities, utilising analytical plans and analysis tools (e.g. R, SPSS, NVivo) to produce high-quality, evidence-based findings, conclusions, actionable recommendations, and identify lessons for future delivery. 

• Support the preparation and drafting of reporting products and engage with internal quality assurance and client feedback to ensure high delivery standards.

• Ensure that draft outputs meet the required level of quality assurance standards.

• Support the MEL Lead and/or MEL Manager(s) in the coordination and preparation of workshops and presentations. 

• Provide regular progress updates on data collection and analysis to the MEL Manager(s).  

• Contribute to external (i.e., with client teams) and internal (i.e., company or project teams) engagement and workshops on technical issues or products. 

1. Coordination  

• Provide technical and coordination support to the MEL Lead and other MEL Manager(s) in the delivery of data collection activities, including day-to-day coordination with data collection partners, operations focal points to support in tracking project activities.  

• Assist the Project Manager and MELManager(s) in the procurement of MEL tools, equipment of services for field activities, where necessary.  

• Support the Project Manager with logistical arrangements for MEL activities, such as organising transport, accommodation and ensuring availability of required materials for teams.   

1. Learning 

• Collaborate with the project team and Integrity staff to share best practices and lessons from programme delivery.  

• Develop and cultivate a ‘one team’ ethos across the project team, fostering a collaborative, constructive team ethos with an emphasis on accountability, agility, problem-solving, and effective communication with all parties. 

Support other ad-hoc tasks, as required.  

Your Experience, Skills and Expertise 

The MEL Officer will have:  

• 3+ years’ experience working on monitoring, evaluation and learning within international development and/or the consultancy sector. 

• Good experience of monitoring and evaluation framework design, instrument design, contextual analysis, Theory of Change design, and analysis plan development.  

• Strong research, evaluative and analysis skills.  

• Proactive attitude towards learning and development. 

• Strong proficiency with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

• Maintains a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in work.  

• Good ability to communicate and collaborate in a team, with individuals with diverse technical backgrounds and with external stakeholders, verbally and in writing. 

• Excellent spoken and written English and Ukrainian language skills. 

It is desirable that the MEL Officer will also have: 

• Strong understanding of the political landscape and regional dynamics of Ukraine.  

• Demonstrated experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis software (e.g. R, SPSS, NVivo, etc.).  

• Experience working with a team of staff and consultants in successful learning/evaluative project delivery.  

• Excellent spoken and written Russian language skills. 

How to Apply 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form at http://www.integrityglobal.com/opportunities and attach a CV and Cover Letter at the bottom of your application.  

This is a rolling recruitment; we will review applications as they are submitted. We encourage early applications. Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

Candidates must have the right to work in Ukraine.