Individual Consultant, Technical Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) (Contract)

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) brings together philanthropy including the IKEA Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund, governments, technology, policy and development partners, and the private sector to tackle the twin challenges of energy access and transition in emerging and developing countries. By 2030, we aim to expand clean energy access to one billion people, enable 150 million new jobs and reduce 4 gigatons of future carbon emissions. We believe clean energy is development: without it, every other form of progress is undermined so we’re building a movement to unlock a new era of inclusive green economic growth that accelerates universal energy access while enabling the global community to meet critical climate goals during the next decade.  

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is commencing the implementation of a 3-year donor-funded program to provide access to and ensure utilization of Productive Use Equipment (PUE) by 25,000 young women (18-35 years) smallholder farmers in Ethiopia and Nigeria with GEAPP providing oversight on 6 in-country implementing partners. The program’s overall goal is for young women to choose to acquire and/ or use PUE in their respective agricultural value chains to increase their agricultural productivity translating to improved quality of life and resilience signaled by increased income, increased food security, reduced reliance on rain-fed agriculture and young women having more agency.

GEAPP is seeking a technical MEL consultant to support its regional MEL function in setting up a robust MEL framework and procedures for one of the programs in the organization’s rapidly growing MEL portfolio. The consultant will be tasked to work on the planning, pilot and implementation of the MEL framework and procedures, consolidation of the monitoring results, and reflection of the results in a MEL data management platform.S

Phase 1 – Planning (January – March 2025; 45 days)

• A technical assessment to the EWAS MEL Plan to provide recommendations on areas of improvement.
• Develop data collection tools and guides using survey tools and the data management platform ensuring user-friendliness and contextual relevance.
• Facilitate capacity-building workshops for program staff and implementing partner MEL Officers on the use of MEL tools, emphasizing participatory methods and data quality assurance.
• Provide hands-on mentorship and technical support to ensure consistent application of the tools.

Phase 2 – Design (April – June 2025; 45days)

• Baseline findings integration to EWAS MEL plan and data management platform
• Onboarding implementing partner MEL officers to data management platform
• Impact reporting support to GEAPP and to the donor.

Phase 3 – Implementation (July – December 2025; 60 days)

• Continue with all operational deliverables of Phases 1 & 2, including: collate data through the methods identified in the framework, issue periodic M&E reports and devise improvement measures.
• Produce periodic reports and measurements of program impacts
• Act as the liaison for any MEL program requirements and ensure the output of MEL application is used to improve the overall program
• Develop a handover schedule and organize workshops for identified resources

Key Deliverables

• Update EWAS MEL Plan with recommendations and Tools.
• Training manuals and reports on survey tool and data management platform
• Impact reports to key stakeholders on a quarterly basis
• Data analysis outputs, including visualizations and summaries.
• End year handover report with actionable recommendations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Update Master’s degree in Social Statistics, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional Certification in Monitoring and Evaluation for development programs.
• Over a decade of experience in MEL, with expertise in agriculture, women’s economic empowerment, and youth development.
• Demonstrated competency in using Kobo Toolbox for data collection and training.
• Extensive experience in qualitative and quantitative research, including tool design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Proven track record of working with international organizations such as UNICEF, USAID, and IFAD.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (SPSS, Stata, SAS) and qualitative data analysis tools (NVivo).
• Strong facilitation and training skills, with the ability to mentor diverse teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience presenting findings at international forums.

Duration of the assignment

 The duration of the assignment is twelve (12) calendar months (maximum of 150 working days), with possible extension, depending on the consultant’s performance and availability of the budget. All deliverables shall be prepared, submitted, and approved within the contract duration. The consultant should be available to commence the assignment in mid-January 2025.

 Reporting lines

The consultant will report to GEAPP’s Africa Region’s MEL Manager and collaborate closely with the implementing partners’ MEL officers, program staff, and other stakeholders.

Additional implementation requirements

To ensure the successful execution of this assignment, the consultant should provide a detailed breakdown of resources and equipment and their associated costs as part of their submission. Please note that the consultant is expected to have their own smartphone and laptop as the program will not procure the same on behalf of the consultant.

Submission Requirements

Interested and qualified candidates should submit.

• a cover letter
• a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience and achievements.
• Budget summary of Submissions

About the Organization

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) is a collective movement for change, working to unlock renewable energy access in emerging economies. Clean energy is development; without it, every other form of progress is impacted. Today, half the world’s population – 3.6 billion people – live in energy poverty. Formed on a spirit of radical collaboration, GEAPP brings together philanthropy, including our founder partners the IKEA Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund, governments, development partners, and the private sector. Together we seek to open up green energy access and a just transition, unlocking a new era of inclusive economic growth while enabling the global community to meet critical climate goals within the next decade. Our mission is to accelerate a renewable energy tipping point that powers progress for people and planet.

We operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. It is not only the right thing to do – we could not make an impact without our team members' diverse perspectives and experiences. We expect all GEAPP employees to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.  

 GEAPP LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the organization ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.  

GEAPP LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.