ENG/FRENCH BILINGUAL Monitoring

MONITORING, EVALUATION & LEARNING COORDINATORAbout the Project: EduConservation is a pan-African environmental educational project focusing on integrating well researched Africa-centric conservation resources to enrich and supplement the curricula of the formal education systems in African countries.The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Coordinator supports the implementation of EduConservation’s MEL framework by collecting, analysing, and reporting on data that demonstrates the program’s impact on learners, educators, and communities. The role ensures that evidence and learning inform program improvement and strategic decision making.This position bridges field data collection, reporting, and learning functions. The ideal candidate is technically skilled, detail oriented and passionate about conservation and education impact.Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Sciences or related fieldMinimum Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), preferably with experience working within rural contextsPrevious experience working within the education sector and/or non-profit organisations is highly advantageous.NB: French and English Bilingual is a necessity. We will not consider your application if you do not have bilingual proficiency in both French and English. Candidates who are a commutable distance to the Cape Town head office are preferred, however we will consider candidates globally to work remotely should they be an exceptional fit. Cape Town based employees will work on a hybrid office model and not fully remotely. Minimum ICT Proficiency Required: Demonstrated ICT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace and SurveyMonkey. Experience with data analysis tools is an advantage.Willingness and ability to travel across project sites in Africa periodically is a must.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Data Collection & ManagementImplement MEL tools and processes in alignment with EduConservation’s Theory of Change and MEL framework.Coordinate and conduct data collection in schools, training sessions, and communities.Maintain a centralised database, ensuring data quality, consistency, and integrity.Develop and manage data tracking sheets and dashboards (Excel, Google Sheets, SurveyMonkey, etc.).Monitoring & EvaluationAssist with baseline, midline, and endline assessments to measure programme outcomes and behaviour change.Support indicator tracking, data verification, and validation of reports.Conduct regular field visits to ensure ethical and accurate data collection.Contribute to data analysis, identifying trends and key learnings that inform programme refinementReporting & LearningPrepare periodic MEL summaries, dashboards, and visual reports for internal and donor audiences.Share findings and lessons during team reflection sessions and review meetings.Ensure that data and insights are accessible, accurate, and feed into programme design and donor reporting.Collaboration & SupportWork closely with the content development, education, and field implementation teams to ensure MEL alignment across all activities.Provide day to day technical support to staff on data collection tools and quality standards.Support training and mentoring sessions on MEL basics for field teams and partners.KEY SKILLS:Strong analytical and reporting ability with attention to detail.Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.Ability to translate data into clear, actionable insights.Skilled in using data collection tools such as SurveyMonkey, Google Forms, Excel, or similar.Strong organisational and documentation skills.Passionate about education, conservation, and community engagement.Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable to changing project needs.Availability: Candidate needs to start ASAPTo apply, please email your CV to camilla@spacafrica.org with the subject line: "Application for MEL Coordinator - EduConservation".