Francophone MEL & Data Experts – Talent Pool
Contract / TempJob 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
ATP is building a talent pool of Francophone Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data Experts to support programme delivery, performance tracking, and data-driven decision-making across energy, climate, and infrastructure projects.
These roles will support governments, development partners, and implementing agencies in designing and operationalising MEL frameworks and data systems.
Role and Responsibilities
Role: MEL & Data Experts
Direct Report: Direct Report: Project Lead / Programme Manager / Client Representative
Candidates Required: Multiple
Key Deliverables:
Direct Report: Direct Report: Project Lead / Programme Manager / Client Representative
Candidates Required: Multiple
Key Deliverables:
- Design and implement monitoring and evaluationframeworks
- Develop indicators, results frameworks, and reporting tools
- Support data collection, validation, and analysis
- Develop dashboards and reporting systems for programme tracking
- Produce reports and insights to inform decision-making
- Support capacity building for data systems and MEL processes
Requirements
Experience Required:
- 8–15 years of experience in MEL, data analytics, or programme evaluation
- Experience working on development or donor-funded programmes
Technical Requirements:
- Experience designing MEL frameworks and results-based systems
- Strong data analysis capability
- Familiarity with tools such as Excel, Power BI, GIS, or similar
- Experience with impact evaluation or performance tracking systems
Other Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
- Structured reporting and communication
- Attention to detail
Additional information about desired profiles:
- Fluency in French and English is mandatory
- Experience in Francophone Africa strongly preferred
- Experience working with governments or DFIs is an advantage
Working Arrangement
Location: West and Central Africa (project-dependent)
Language: Fluency in French and English is mandatory
Travel: As required
Terms of agreement:
Start Date: Rolling
Contracting Period: Project-based
Location: West and Central Africa (project-dependent)
Language: Fluency in French and English is mandatory
Travel: As required
Terms of agreement:
Start Date: Rolling
Contracting Period: Project-based