Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator 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) Coordinator

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Category: Fixed Term

Role Summary

• The MEL Coordinator will support the design, implementation, and oversight of LSDF’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems and projects.
• They will ensure that program performance is tracked, data is translated into actionable insights, and learning is integrated into all stages of implementation.
• The Coordinator will provide technical support to LSDF staff, implementing partners, government stakeholders, and donors to ensure MEL systems are robust, responsive, and aligned with expectations and priorities.
• They will report to the MEL Manager and work closely with State Program teams, Finance and Grant Management, and external consultants.
• The role includes overseeing State-level MEL Assistants and CHIPS data structures.

Qualification and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics, Demography, Health Informatics, or another quantitative discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years progressive experience in MEL, public health, or development programs with a national or international development agency.
• Proven experience in program design, performance monitoring, and data analysis in development/CSO/INGO settings
• Experience preparing performance reports, presentations, and policy briefs
• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Deep understanding of MEL systems, Public health programming, and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) indicators
• Familiarity with Nigerian health systems, CHIPS program, and National data reporting tools.
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, SPSS, STATA, and R.
• Ability to analyze complex MEL activities independently and work with qualitative and quantitative data.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to mentor and supervise staff.
• Strong capacity-building skills.
• Excellent presentation and report-writing skills.

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.