M&E Officer (Part-time) – Malawi

Aninver Development Partners SL (www.aninver.com) is looking for a M&E Officer (Part-time) for a transport, private sector consultancy assignment financed by UNDP in Malawi.

Aninver Development Partners is seeking an experienced M&E Officer (Part-time) for an upcoming UNDP-supported initiative in Malawi focusing on private-sector development, enterprise growth, and green economic transition. The overarching goal of the assignment is to provide comprehensive management and monitoring services for enterprise support platforms and grant-making windows designed to accelerate competitive, inclusive, and climate-resilient business operations.

The M&E Officer will play a vital role in tracking project performance, ensuring rigorous data collection, and assessing the impact of business acceleration and alternative financing mechanisms. Working closely with the core management team and stakeholders, the successful candidate will ensure that monitoring and evaluation frameworks are effectively implemented to drive learning and accountability across all project cohorts.

Aninver is preparing a proposal for this assignment. The selected expert will be part of the proposed team; the engagement is conditional on the contract being awarded to Aninver. The full Terms of Reference for the position are shared with shortlisted candidates.

Objectives of the assignment

• Support the implementation of the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework across all project cohorts and financing windows.
• Collect, verify, analyze, and report venture-level performance data to measure enterprise growth and impact.
• Maintain regular oversight of the venture portfolio to identify businesses at risk of underperformance and escalate concerns.
• Monitor venture progress against approved business plans, grant agreements, and milestone targets.
• Document and disseminate lessons learned, success stories, and evidence-based recommendations to key stakeholders.

Scope of work

• Maintain and regularly update the monitoring dashboards for the enterprise support and green transition facilities.
• Monitor the disbursement of funds to businesses and prepare detailed records of how funds are utilized in alignment with milestones.
• Support risk management measures and site visits to evaluate portfolio progress.
• Conduct sectoral, market, policy, environmental, climate, technology, and value chain studies as required.
• Contribute to periodic technical and portfolio performance reports for UNDP and governance bodies.
• Identify policy and regulatory barriers affecting private sector growth and enterprise development based on monitoring findings.

Your role as M&E Officer (Part-time)

• Lead the day-to-day monitoring and evaluation activities for the assigned portfolio of contracted enterprises.
• Design and implement robust data collection tools to track key performance indicators related to private sector development and green transition.
• Review milestone verification reports and ensure robust linkage between grant disbursements and verified progress.
• Analyze portfolio performance data to generate actionable insights and evidence-based recommendations for project leadership.
• Maintain accurate portfolio records and support internal and external evaluation processes.
• Collaborate with communications teams to document success stories and lessons learned from beneficiary ventures.
• Ensure compliance with UNDP monitoring and reporting standards throughout the assignment duration.

Requirements

• Education: Post-graduate degree in business, economics, finance, International Development, or related field
• At least 8 years of experience in providing M&E advisory services with hands-on experience in design, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects
• Substantive knowledge of at least 6 years in development issues and private sector development
• Languages: Not stated

Desirable

• Prior professional experience working on UNDP or similar donor-funded private sector development projects in Malawi or the region.
• Familiarity with green economy transitions, climate-resilient business models, and alternative financing mechanisms.

An experienced Monitoring and Evaluation specialist with a strong background in private sector development and a proven track record of designing and implementing robust MEL frameworks for donor-funded projects in Africa.

Assignment details

• Location: Malawi
• Financed by: UNDP
• Sector: Transport, private sector
• Estimated duration: 48 months
• Expected input: 48 months
• Contract: individual consultancy (conditional on award)

About Aninver Development Partners

Aninver is an international development consulting firm headquartered in Spain. It supports governments, development banks, UN agencies and bilateral donors with feasibility studies, technical assistance, evaluations and capacity building across Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Caucasus, Central Asia and Asia-Pacific, working with a network of international and national experts.

Why apply

• Join a multidisciplinary team on a UNDP-financed project in Malawi.
• Individual consultancy: flexible, output-based engagement with an experienced proposal team.
• Your CV stays in Aninver's expert network for future assignments that match your profile.

How to apply

Sign in (or create a free account) and upload your CV in English. Add your LinkedIn profile, indicative daily rate and availability to speed up the assessment. Aninver will contact the shortlisted candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the position confirmed? The engagement depends on the contract being awarded to Aninver. Shortlisted experts are included in the proposal with their consent.

Can I apply if I am not based in the country? Yes, unless the requirements say otherwise; relevant regional experience is an asset.

What happens with my CV? It is used to assess your fit for this and future positions and is not shared with third parties without your consent.