Monitoring And Evaluation Manager

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LILONGWE WILDLIFE TRUST (LWT)

POSITION: MONITORING AND EVALUATION MANAGER 

Location: Lilongwe

Working location: Lilongwe Wildlife Trust (LWT) offices in central Lilongwe

Department: Programmes

■ Full-time □ Part-time

Job description

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager reports to the Director of Programmes and has line management responsibilities. Working closely with the Director of Programmes and programmes staff, the M&E Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust M&E system that effectively tracks and assesses the progress, results, and impact of Lilongwe Wildlife Trust ‘s (LWT) programmes. The role is both technical and strategic, using data to generate evidence of impact and to support decision-making. The M&E Manager also conducts regular monitoring of activities to assess implementation, resource utilization and activity administration.

Essential duties & responsibilities

Research

Support managers to develop annual workplans

Support managers to develop grant work plans aligned to proposals and annual organization work plan and budget

Support development of workplans for grant applications

Monitoring and Evaluation

Develop results frameworks, log frames, indicators, and data collection plans aligned with project objectives and donor requirements.

Track and support implementation of workplan activities

Conduct spot monitoring for projects and provide feedback to managers Assess and provide M&E reports on training/workshops/activities,

Capacity building of staff and stakeholders on M&E systems and data collection

Plan and manage baseline studies, mid-term reviews, and final evaluations, often coordinating with external evaluators.

Support staff and (stakeholders where necessary) to ensure that there is proper monitoring, reporting and effective management of the evaluation process

Organise and lead regular Programme review meetings for managers to share progress technically and financially

Ensures M&E activities meet donor standards, reporting formats, and accountability expectations

Data Management

Establish and oversee systems, tools, and processes for collecting high-quality, timely, and reliable data

Analyze data to track progress and prepare reports (monthly, trustees, donor reports) with clear insights and recommendations.

Ensure that all project data is shared and updated on a timely basis

Manage and maintain all databases

Conduct regular data quality assurance and ensure quality checks are in place

Support all staff in data collection and management

Learning and knowledge management 

Promote the use of data for decision-making, adaptive management, and learning within the team

Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices to inform future programming and communication .

Reporting 

Carry out statistical data analysis for organizational and grant reports in line with reporting schedules

Produce consolidated internal and donor reports in designated formats

Reporting 

Carry out statistical data analysis for organizational and grant reports in line with reporting schedules

Produce consolidated internal and donor reports in designated formats

Supervision 

General supervision of the M&E staff

Supervise hired consultants on programme/grant evaluation studies

Education and experience

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Candidates with master’s degree will have added advantage

At least 3–5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within NGOs or development programmes.

Experience in M&E reporting on multi-year, large donor grants

Proven experience designing and implementing M&E systems and frameworks

Experience in managing/delivering evaluations (baseline, mid-term, project close).

Skills and compentecies 

Strong IT skills: Able to set up digital data collection, storage, analysis and reporting systems.

Proficiency in data collection, management and analysis software including ODK, Google forms, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Stata and SPSS

Quantitative and qualitative research

Strong knowledge of M&E methodologies, tools, and frameworks (e.g., logframes, results-based management)

Ability to translate data into actionable insights for decision-making

Understanding of donor requirements and reporting standards

Knowledge of results-based management and adaptive programming

High attention to detail and commitment to data quality and integrity

Good interpersonal communication skills

Able to drive a motor vehicle in difficult terrain and remote areas.

How to apply  

Please send a PDF one (maximum) paged covering letter and four (maximum) paged CV to applications@lilongwewildlife.org  

Closing date 26th June 2026

LWT is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and experience, merit and organisational need and all reasonable adjustments will be made where possible.