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