Monitoring, Evaluation, Research And Learning (merl) Manager

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ Population Services International (PSI) Malawi

POSITION: MONITORING, EVALUATION, RESEARCH AND LEARNING (MERL) MANAGER

Location: Lilongwe

About PSI Malawi

Population Services International (PSI) Malawi is a leading local health organization working to improve the health of Malawians. PSI Malawi is recruiting highly motivated and qualified individuals for the following position:

Position: MERL Manager

Key Responsibilities:

A. Learning and Knowledge Management

• Facilitate regular learning reviews and reflection meetings.

• Document promising practices, lessons learned, and success stories.

• Promote adaptive management using evidence and program data.

• Support development of knowledge products, briefs, presentations, and publications.

• Strengthen organizational learning systems.

B. Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze program data using appropriate statistical and analytical methods.

• Develop dashboards and data visualization products.

• Produce monthly, quarterly, annual, and donor reports.

• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reporting requirements.

• Present findings to management, government, donors, and partners.

C. Capacity Building

• Train staff and partners on MERL systems and tools.

• Build capacity in data collection, reporting, data quality, and utilization.

• Mentor field teams and implementing partners on results-based management approaches.

D. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Coordinate with government ministries, donors, partner organizations, and technical working groups. • Support donor visits, evaluations, audits, and assessments.

• Represent the organization in MERL-related technical forums and meetings.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, Statistics, Demography, Epidemiology, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree with extensive relevant experience may be considered.

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning.

• Experience with donor-funded programs such as USAID, FCDO, Global Fund, UNFPA, World Bank, KfW, or similar.

• Experience conducting surveys, assessments, and program evaluations. • Experience managing large datasets and digital data collection systems.

Mode of Application

Qualified candidates with the specified qualifications and experience should submit their application letters together with detailed curriculum vitae by 18th August, 2026 through: jobs@psimw.org with "MERL Manager" as the subject line.

Note: This position depends on the availability of donor funding.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family status or responsibilities, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or related medical conditions.

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