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MEL Analyst
Overview
What You’ll Be Doing
We are looking for an analytical, diligent, and development-committed professional to support our Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) practice as MEL analyst. We are looking for an individual with prior experience in delivering MEL assignments to join our dynamic and growing MEL team in London. The MEL analyst will support the technical delivery of our project portfolio, while working collaboratively with the wider Cadmus team to win, manage, and deliver programmes. The Cadmus UK team has an active role in technical delivery of its programmes, and the candidate will have the qualities required to help deliver technical MEL assignments, whilst also contributing to programme management roles and business development.
Who We Are
At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone and require bespoke solutions. That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. As part of the team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe.
Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity, fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and society, and maintaining an accessible and inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued.
Cadmus’ International Development Division (IDD) is a leading provider of analytic and economic consultancy services worldwide. We currently work in more than 50 countries leveraging our global presence in Washington DC, London, and Germany. From improved transparency and deeper stakeholder engagement to more effective policies and more resilient businesses, we deliver results that positively impact economic growth, human development, poverty reduction, and the natural world. IDD focuses on a range of economic, governance, and environmental development subject matter areas including Trade & Logistics; Economic Policy & Governance; Private Sector Development; Digital Transformation; Women’s Economic Empowerment; Structured Finance and Investment; Environment, Climate, and Resilience; Clean Energy; and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning.
Cadmus’ UK subsidiary is an integral part of our International Development Division and provides a range of services to UK, EU, and other international donors.
Responsibilities
Technical consultancy (60-70% indicative input)
- Provide inputs for the design and implementation of MEL programme frameworks, including survey and sampling methodologies
- Undertake high quality technical MEL assignments in Cadmus’ core technical areas
- Support on MEL activities on an assigned portfolio of short and long-term programmes including carrying out analysis and field travel
- Support on day-to-day management of programme MEL teams
- Work closely with technical and managerial leads across multiple workstreams to ensure an integrated MEL capability
- Analysis of evidence and data for purposes of learning, communications, and outreach strategy with stakeholders
- Build alliances to deliver existing and future work
Programme Management (10-20% indicative input)
- Ensure that MEL assignments are delivered on time and within budget
- Ensure that MEL assignments meet high quality technical standards
- Manage contractual relationships with consultants and suppliers
- Perform all necessary compliance functions
- Identify new consultants and build alliances to deliver work
Business Development (10–20% indicative input)
- Actively network with clients and partners to gather business intelligence
- Identify new business opportunities for the company, focussed on MEL
- Collaborate in the identification of potential consultants for assignments
- Contribute to the preparation of expressions of interest and tenders, in particular for MEL opportunities
Qualifications:
We are looking for a young professional with prior experience in contributing to MEL assignments in the development sector. They will preferably have:
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Master’s degree or higher in social sciences (economics, statistics, social research, international development)
- Experience in contributing to the management and technical delivery of development programmes
- Experience in delivering MEL assignments for development programmes, preferably in Cadmus’ thematic focus areas (biodiversity, climate change, economic and private sector development, investment, financial services)
- Proficiency in Excel
- Experience in applying quantitative and qualitative research methods
- Flexibility to undertake short term travel
- Fluent in English and the right to live and work in the UK
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in complex and time-pressured contexts
- Strong attention to detail and proven quantitative skills
- Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and with multicultural teams to achieve results
- Field experience working in emerging or developing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, and/or in South and East Asia
- Experience working with FCDO Logframes and Theories of Change
- Experience in supporting business development activities
Additional Information:
Based on eligibility, Cadmus offers a competitive salary, pension plan, life assurance policy, discretionary performance-based bonus, and flexible working arrangements.
We value the critical role safety and health protocols that contribute to all team members’ success and work together to align and comply with all applicable safety and health mandates to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.
Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. We are committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion/belief, sex (gender) and sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Cadmus is committed to the safety and protection of all children, vulnerable and at-risk individuals, and intends that their welfare will at all times be the paramount consideration. We require all employees to abide by policies on safeguarding and comply with the Cadmus UK Code of Business Conduct. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check is required with this post. As well as being subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure, this job offer will also be subject to a minimum of two satisfactory references.
Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at: http://www.cadmusgroup.com
