Posted Jul 13, 2026 505 views
In this leadership role, the Team Leader / MEL Director will be responsible for establishing robust monitoring and evaluation systems that align with the organization's strategic objectives. The role involves supervising the design and execution of surveys, data collection, and rigorous data analysis to measure program effectiveness. The director will oversee reporting and documentation to facilitate transparent communication of progress and findings to internal and external stakeholders. The ability to apply survey design methodologies and strategic planning frameworks is essential to steer continuous learning and improvements within PEI initiatives. The ideal candidate holds a Masters or PhD in Monitoring and Evaluation, Development, Statistics, or a related field, bringing comprehensive expertise to drive impactful poverty eradication efforts.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of 35 professionals to deliver high-quality monitoring, evaluation, and learning services that support organizational goals.
- Develop and implement comprehensive MEL frameworks that align with the strategic priorities of PEI and support results-based management practices.
- Design, oversee, and validate survey methodologies and data collection processes to ensure accuracy and reliability of data.
- Conduct detailed data analysis using statistical software to interpret program outcomes and inform decision-making.
- Coordinate regular reporting and documentation efforts for various stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Engage with internal teams, donors, partners, and other stakeholders to align MEL activities with program needs and expectations.
- Provide technical guidance and capacity building to team members on best practices in monitoring, evaluation, and data management.
- Lead strategic planning initiatives to integrate MEL findings into program design and improvement cycles.
- Drive innovation in monitoring and evaluation approaches to enhance learning and impact measurement.
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards and data protection policies in all MEL activities.
Skills
Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)
Poverty is the root cause of every problem in the society, has no doubts worse affects on human life. Traditional gender roles in Pakistan especially in NWFP, which remains indulged in tribal culture, define the woman’s place as in the home and not in the workplace, and define the man as the breadwinner. Consequently, the society invests far less in women than men. Women in NWFP suffer more from poverty of opportunities throughout their lives as compared to other provinces. Economic vulnerability is a key factor in the rise of poverty in Pakistan; vulnerability also arises from social powerlessness, political instability, and ill-functioning institutions. Corruption and political instabilities such as various separatist movements in Baluchistan and Waziristan resulted in reduction of business confidence, deterioration of economic growth, reduced public expenditure, poor delivery of public services, and undermining of the rule of law. The root causes of current unrest in whole country especially FATA and FRS are linked with the absence of the opportunities for youth in all sections of life in general and particular in livelihoods. Active participation of the youth in decision making and development of the area is neglected and never given a chance to decide their fate. This made youth of the area frustrated and restless and compelled them to take part in the unhealthy activities. Poverty and the lack of modern curriculum have proved destabilizing factors for Pakistani society as these causes our youth to be exploited by religious organizations banned by the government to run schools and produce militant literature. Eradication of poverty cannot be brought about by charity, but needs first and foremost empowering the poor, focusing on women, and tapping their tremendous potential. Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit organization working as a facilitator to initiate and sustain women and children oriented developmental p
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