Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Advisor (MEL)
2026-02-06T03:39:15+00:00
FHI 360
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Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Professional Services
Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit, Management
2026-02-20T17:00:00+00:00
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FHI 360, NOW HIRING
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in a long - lasting way by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, public health threats, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 50 countries including Zambia and all U.S. states and territories. We currently seek qualified candidates to fill the following positions, to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
1. MONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING ADVISOR (MEL)
Job Summary
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor I will provide technical guidance and oversee the execution of day-to-day MEL activities for the STRIDES GHS project in Zambia. The MEL Advisor I will lead the implementation of project M&E activities and sub-activities, assists with project implementation and provide quality assurance for MEL. Other key responsibilities will include implementing policies and processes, and ensuring quality data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure evidence-based decision-making. S/He will ensure project MEL activities are on track with work plans, oversee data reporting based on the project indicators. Additionally, this position will assist in the development of donor reports and presentations, and successfully lead new project design, MEL Planning, and implementation efforts.
Strong communication and teamwork skills are of absolute importance to succeed in this role, as is the ability to manage individual and team contributions across projects and time zones.
The MEL Advisor will directly supervise technical staff and subcontractors at the country level to ensure that activities align with GHS workplan objectives and the GHS Activity MEL Plan (AMELP).
2. FINANCE AND OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Finance and Operations Assistant’s primary role will support the Finance and Administrative team with financial services to ensure high quality, accuracy and consistency in offering an effective support in service delivery to the STRengthening Infectious Disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) project Zambia
The job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.
FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.
- Provide technical guidance and oversee the execution of day-to-day MEL activities for the STRIDES GHS project in Zambia.
- Lead the implementation of project M&E activities and sub-activities.
- Assist with project implementation and provide quality assurance for MEL.
- Implement policies and processes.
- Ensure quality data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure evidence-based decision-making.
- Ensure project MEL activities are on track with work plans.
- Oversee data reporting based on the project indicators.
- Assist in the development of donor reports and presentations.
- Successfully lead new project design, MEL Planning, and implementation efforts.
- Directly supervise technical staff and subcontractors at the country level to ensure that activities align with GHS workplan objectives and the GHS Activity MEL Plan (AMELP).
- Support the Finance and Administrative team with financial services to ensure high quality, accuracy and consistency in offering an effective support in service delivery to the STRengthening Infectious Disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) project Zambia.
- Strong communication skills
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to manage individual and team contributions across projects and time zones.
- Technical guidance and oversight of MEL activities.
- Implementation of project M&E activities.
- Quality assurance for MEL.
- Implementation of policies and processes.
- Data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Ensuring project MEL activities are on track with work plans.
- Overseeing data reporting based on project indicators.
- Development of donor reports and presentations.
- Project design, MEL Planning, and implementation.
- Supervision of technical staff and subcontractors.
- Financial services support.
JOB-69856263c8574
Vacancy title:
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Advisor (MEL)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Business Operations, Social Services & Nonprofit, Management]
Jobs at:
FHI 360
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 20 2026
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, February 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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FHI 360, NOW HIRING
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in a long - lasting way by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, public health threats, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, technology, communication, and social marketing - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 50 countries including Zambia and all U.S. states and territories. We currently seek qualified candidates to fill the following positions, to be based in Lusaka, Zambia.
1. MONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING ADVISOR (MEL)
Job Summary
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor I will provide technical guidance and oversee the execution of day-to-day MEL activities for the STRIDES GHS project in Zambia. The MEL Advisor I will lead the implementation of project M&E activities and sub-activities, assists with project implementation and provide quality assurance for MEL. Other key responsibilities will include implementing policies and processes, and ensuring quality data collection, analysis, and reporting to ensure evidence-based decision-making. S/He will ensure project MEL activities are on track with work plans, oversee data reporting based on the project indicators. Additionally, this position will assist in the development of donor reports and presentations, and successfully lead new project design, MEL Planning, and implementation efforts.
Strong communication and teamwork skills are of absolute importance to succeed in this role, as is the ability to manage individual and team contributions across projects and time zones.
The MEL Advisor will directly supervise technical staff and subcontractors at the country level to ensure that activities align with GHS workplan objectives and the GHS Activity MEL Plan (AMELP).
2. FINANCE AND OPERATIONS ASSISTANT
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Finance Manager, the Finance and Operations Assistant’s primary role will support the Finance and Administrative team with financial services to ensure high quality, accuracy and consistency in offering an effective support in service delivery to the STRengthening Infectious Disease DEtection Systems (STRIDES) project Zambia
The job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.
FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
Please click here to continue searching FHI 360's Career Portal.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
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