Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer

Hedayah Abu Dhabi Both national and international Mid level Speaks English First degree (Bachelor level) or higher

Hedayah is the International Centre of Excellence for Countering Extremism and Violent Extremism, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Hedayah was established as an independent, multilateral ‘think and do’ tank devoted to supporting global efforts in countering extremism and violent extremism: through the sharing of good practice, research toolkits, communications, dialogue, training, workshops, and policy discussions.

Hedayah is currently seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Officer to support the development and implementation of Hedayah's monitoring, evaluation, and learning strategy. This role will report to the Deputy Director of the Research and Analysis Department. It oversees the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities across the organisation, supports program teams in measuring project successes, and ensures the consistent delivery of monitoring, evaluation, and learning outputs that strengthen Hedayah's visibility, reputation, stakeholder engagement, and thought leadership positioning.

The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Officer will play a pivotal role in enhancing our program effectiveness and impact by developing and implementing robust MEL frameworks, conducting data analysis, and fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. This role is crucial for providing evidence-based insights that support program decision‑making, reporting to stakeholders, and aligning Hedayah with international best practices in the field of countering and preventing extremism and violent extremism.

• MEL Framework Development
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  Develop and implement comprehensive MEL frameworks for Hedayah’s programs, ensuring that they align with project objectives and donor requirements.
• Data Collection and Analysis
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  Design and oversee data collection methods, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups. Analyse data to assess program effectiveness and impact.
• Impact Assessment
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  Evaluate the outcomes of programs, measure their impact, and provide insights into areas for improvement.
• Reporting
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  Prepare and deliver regular reports to stakeholders, donors, and management, showcasing the results and impact of Hedayah’s programs, and contribute to Hedayah’s organisational reporting and knowledge management.
• Capacity Building
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  Work with program teams to build their capacity in MEL methodologies, ensuring that they understand the importance of data for decision‑making.
• Learning Culture
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  Promote a culture of learning within the organisation, encouraging staff to reflect on their work, share lessons learned, and continuously improve program implementation.
• Best Practices
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  Stay updated on best practices and innovations in MEL in relevant fields and integrate them into Hedayah’s programs.
• Collaboration
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  Collaborate with Hedayah’s program managers, research team, and external experts to ensure that MEL activities are coordinated and aligned with program goals.

• Local, regional, and international organisations

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., international development, social sciences, statistics).
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in MEL within the context of international development or counter-extremism and violent extremism programs (desirable).
• Experience in designing and implementing MEL frameworks, including the development of logical frameworks, theory of change models, and result frameworks to guide data collection and analysis.
• Experience in managing data collection and analysis processes in line with ethical standards and organisational best practices, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
• Experience using electronic data collection software such as ODK or Kobo Collect.
• Experience conducting various forms of evaluation to assess the implementation of program activities and to identify strengths and weaknesses in program delivery.
• Familiarity with participatory MEL…