Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Data Analysis, Performance Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Accountability Expert

Kinshasa, DRC | 12 Month Contract

We are seeking an experienced Data Analysis, Performance Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning & Accountability Expert to support implementation of the DRC National Energy Compact under Mission 300, with support from the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP).

Mission 300 is a joint initiative led by the African Development Bank and World Bank Group to expand electricity access across Africa. In the DRC, the National Energy Compact provides the framework for expanding energy access, strengthening energy security and supporting socio-economic development.

This is a senior advisory role focused on operationalising the Compact’s performance monitoring, evaluation, learning and accountability system. The successful candidate will work across government, development partners and implementing entities to strengthen data quality, track progress, identify implementation gaps and support evidence-based decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operationalise the Compact Results Framework, including indicators, baselines, targets, milestones, data sources and verification approaches

  • Establish data collection protocols, reporting tools, templates and submission processes

  • Coordinate the collection, consolidation, quality review and analysis of implementation data

  • Track projects and reforms, identify delays and underperformance, and support corrective action

  • Develop performance dashboards, risk and action trackers, early-warning notes and decision briefs

  • Coordinate digital dashboard and data-platform development, ensuring data quality, reliability and consistency

  • Facilitate learning reviews and adaptive management processes to support course correction

  • Support sub-national data coordination, transparency and stakeholder accountability

  • Ensure relevant gender and social inclusion indicators are appropriately tracked and reported

  • Strengthen MEL capability across the CDMU and government counterparts through on-the-job support and capacity building

Qualifications & Experience

  • Advanced university degree in Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Energy, Engineering or a related field

  • Minimum 10 years’ progressively responsible experience in monitoring, evaluation, performance management and learning within large-scale development programmes, public sector reforms or infrastructure initiatives

  • At least 5 years’ direct experience designing and operationalising integrated MEL or performance management systems in energy, infrastructure, public investment or basic services

  • Proven experience supporting government-led, multi-stakeholder programmes involving public institutions, development partners, private sector actors and financing institutions

  • Strong expertise in results frameworks, theories of change, KPI frameworks, performance dashboards and implementation monitoring systems

  • Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, including data collection, survey design, sampling, performance analytics and digital data management

  • Strong communication, facilitation and stakeholder coordination skills

  • Good working knowledge of Excel, Power BI, Kobo/ODK or equivalent platforms

  • Previous experience in the DRC or Central Africa across energy, infrastructure, governance or public sector reform is highly desirable

  • Fluency in French is required

  • Working knowledge of English is desirable

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