Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager at Life Spring Development Foundation (LSDF)

The Life Spring Development Foundation (LSDF) is a Nigerian-led non-profit organization established by distinguished academics and seasoned development professionals with extensive expertise in maternal child health, adolescent reproductive health and youth economic empowerment. In response to the global movement for strengthen local leadership in Africa's development, LSDF plays a critical role in Nigeria's reproductive health landscape, traditionally dominated by international actors, by leveraging local expert- ise, global best practices, and strategic partnerships across public and private sectors. Its mission is to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) through knowledge management, youth empowerment and the delivery of compassionate, comprehensive, stigma-free services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Category: Fixed Term

Role Summary

• The MEL Manager will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of LSDF's monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems.
• This role ensures that program performance is tracked, data is translated into actionable insights, and leaming is embedded across all levels of implementation.
• The Manager will provide technical leadership to LSDF staff, implementing partners, and government stakeholders, ensuring that MEL systems are robust, responsive, and aligned with donor expectations and national health priorities.
• The MEL Manager will report to the Head of Programmes and work closely with Project teams, Finance and Grant Manager, and external consultants / specialists.
• This role will directly oversee and supervise the MEL Coordinator.

Qualification and Experience

• Master's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Demography, Health Informatics, or a related quantitative discipline. A Ph.D level qualification or candidate will be a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in MEL roles within health or development programs with a national or international development agency is required.
• Proven experience in program design, performance monitoring, and data analysis in development / CSOVINGO setting is required.
• Strong ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience preparing professional reports, presentations, and policy briefs.
• Deep understanding of MEL systems, public health programming, and SRHR indicators.
• Familiarity with Nigerian health systems, CHIPS program, and national data platforms.
• Knowledge of donor MEL policies, practice and procedure.
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills, with proficiency in Excel, SPSS, STATA, or R.
• Ability to plan, execute complex MEL activities independently and analyze both qualitative data will be a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Strong capacity building and presentation skills are required.

Application Closing Date
15th December, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter as a single Microsoft document to: vacancy@lifespringdf.org using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the email.

Note

• Relevant files should be labelled accordingly.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• LSDF is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.