Role Overview

The GIS & MEL Officer will provide technical leadership in geospatial analysis, remote sensing, and MEL systems. The role supports programme design, implementation, reporting, and advocacy by generating high-quality spatial and analytical evidence.

Working closely with programme teams, country MEL staff, communications, and partners, the officer will manage spatial and non-spatial data, support field data collection, and strengthen internal capacity across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct geospatial analysis, mapping, and satellite imagery interpretation
• Design and coordinate MEL frameworks, indicators, and measurement plans
• Support baseline, midline, and endline data collection processes
• Manage databases, ensure data quality, and integrate GIS with programme indicators
• Produce monitoring reports, dashboards, maps, and visual summaries
• Facilitate learning, reflection, and knowledge generation processes
• Support programme design and proposal development with GIS and MEL inputs
• Strengthen staff and partner capacity on GIS and MEL tools

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Statistics, MEL, or a related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in GIS or MEL within development or environmental programmes
• Strong skills in GIS software, data analysis, and digital data collection platforms
• Experience working with multi-country or regional programmes
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills