Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager – Mauritania
Fixed Term - Full TimeJob Overview
Allied Talent Partners (ATP), a Three Cairns Group initiative, is a mission-driven, not-for-profit talent marketplace focused on solving the human capital bottlenecks slowing down sustainable development efforts in emerging economies, with an initial focus on Africa. ATP connects vetted, experienced, context-relevant professionals to high-impact opportunities in energy access and sustainable development – strengthening local capacity and fuelling economic vitality. We specialize in fixed-term, deliverable-driven engagements – from interim leadership and generalist projects to niche technical expertise – handling project scoping, talent vetting and matching, contracting, payroll, and compliance so that our clients can focus on impact.
High-Level Overview
The client is seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager to design and operationalise a comprehensive performance tracking system for the National Energy Compact under Mission 300 in Mauritania.
The M&E Manager will support evidence-based decision-making, ensure alignment of Compact targets with implementation progress, and strengthen accountability and reporting mechanisms across government institutions and development partners.
Role and Responsibilities
Role: Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager
Direct Report: CDMU Coordinator
Candidates Required: 1
Key Deliverables:
M&E Framework & System Design
Direct Report: CDMU Coordinator
Candidates Required: 1
Key Deliverables:
M&E Framework & System Design
- Design and operationalise the Compact M&E framework (indicators, baselines, targets, methodologies).
- Develop harmonised data collection and validation tools.
Data Management & Performance Monitoring
- Establish and maintain a centralised MEL database and/or dashboard.
- Ensure data quality through validation and verification protocols.
- Conduct periodic field missions to project sites.
Reporting & Evaluation
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative performance analysis.
- Prepare progress reports, dashboards, and presentations.
- Support baseline, thematic, and impact evaluations.
Learning & Advisory Support
- Document lessons learned and good practices.
- Provide advisory support to CDMU leadership.
- Deliver monthly progress and risk mitigation reports (first calendar day of each month).
Key Outputs
- Inception Report
- MEL Framework and Plan
- Centralised performance dashboard
- Monthly progress reports
- Completion Report
Requirements
Experience Required:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation in development programmes.
- Experience designing and managing MEL systems.
- Experience working with government and development partners.
Technical Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Public Policy, or related field.
- Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, SPSS, STATA, or similar tools.
- English required; French desirable.
Other Skills:
- Strong analytical and critical thinking capability.
- Ability to translate data into actionable recommendations for decision-makers.
- Structured and disciplined reporting approach.
- Strong facilitation skills for learning sessions and stakeholder workshops.
- Attention to detail in data validation and quality assurance processes.
- Must be a citizen of an African Development Bank member country.
- Ability to deliver required reporting in English within defined deadlines.
Working Arrangement
Location: Nouakchott, Mauritania
Travel: Travel requirements: Occasional domestic travel
Terms of agreement:
Start Date: TBD
Contracting Period: 12
Location: Nouakchott, Mauritania
Travel: Travel requirements: Occasional domestic travel
Terms of agreement:
Start Date: TBD
Contracting Period: 12