The Government of Malawi developed its National Energy Compact as part of Mission 300, a joint initiative led by the World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group. The Compact aims to expand electricity access, promote clean cooking solutions and increase the share of renewable electricity in the energy mix by 2030. Achieving these objectives will require significant investment, policy reforms and coordination between government, development partners and the private sector.
To coordinate and monitor implementation, the Government has established a Compact Delivery and Monitoring Unit (CDMU) within the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC). We are recruiting a MEL Expert who will facilitate the establishment and management of the Compact’s monitoring and evaluation system, ensuring alignment with the Mission 300 Tracking Tool. The expert will track reforms, financing flows, and energy access targets, and ensure data-driven reporting to the Steering Committee, OPC, and development partners.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Design and operationalise the Compact MEL framework and indicators.
Align the national MEL systems with Mission 300 tools and standards.
Develop baseline indicators for electricity access, clean cooking, and renewable energy integration.
Establish real-time data collection using digital and geospatial platforms.
Produce quarterly and annual MEL reports for the OPC, Steering Committee, and development partners.
Monitor progress of Compact reforms, financing, and project delivery.
Identify bottlenecks early and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct independent evaluations of major Compact initiatives.
Integrate gender, climate, and inclusion indicators into monitoring.
Support Utilities and Ministries and liaise with development partners to harmonise reporting systems and requirements.
Develop dashboards and progress trackers for internal and public use.
Build capacity of PIUs and Ministry of Energy staff on MEL practices and tools.
Ensure data quality assurance through validation and audit systems.
Facilitate dissemination of results and lessons learned across stakeholders.
Requirements
Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Development Studies, Economics, or related field.
At least 8 years’ experience in MEL for large, donor-funded or government programmes.
Proficiency in SPSS, STATA, R, or similar statistical software.
Experience in using project management tools including Microsoft Project.
Demonstrated experience with GIS and geospatial planning tools.
Knowledge of Malawi’s monitoring frameworks and statistical institutions.
Familiarity with Mission 300 or similar global monitoring initiatives.
Must be a Malawi citizen
