Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Associate at Pan-Atlantic University (PAU)

Pan-Atlantic University (PAU) is a values-driven institution with a strong Christian identity, open to people of all races and religions. Guided by its mission to form competent and committed professionals who serve society with integrity and social responsibility, PAU emphasises holistic education that integrates academic excellence, moral character, and entrepreneurship. The University fosters a culture of truth, respect, and lifelong learning, built on its core values of Community, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Professionalism (CRISP).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Associate

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Associate will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of institution-wide monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems at Pan-Atlantic University.
• Working under the supervision of the MEL Lead, the Associate will contribute to strengthening data quality, enabling evidence-based decision-making, and fostering a culture of learning and accountability across academic and administrative units.
• The role supports MEL needs across the university — including academic units, student services, administrative departments, and strategic programs such as the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — ensuring a unified approach to data collection, performance tracking, reporting, and institutional learning.

Job Description
The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the design and implementation of MEL frameworks, tools, and processes that support institutional planning, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Collect, clean, and analyse quantitative and qualitative data from departments and programs across the university, maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity.
• Develop data collection instruments (e.g., surveys, feedback tools, assessment forms) and contribute to building digital solutions using platforms such as Power Apps, Excel, SharePoint, Dataverse, SQL or Power BI.
• Support the production of dashboards, reports, and visualisations that communicate insights clearly to academic and administrative leaders.
• Participate in learning activities such as focus groups, interviews, stakeholder consultations, and reflection sessions to document emerging themes, trends and lessons.
• Contribute to the strengthening of institutional databases and data governance practices, ensuring consistent use of identifiers and improved interoperability across departments.
• Collaborate closely with units such as Admissions, Academics, Student Affairs, Careers,
• Alumni Relations, and program teams to track indicators, monitor progress, and align data practices.
• Assist with preparation of periodic reports and submissions required by internal leadership or external partners.
• Support the MEL Lead in conducting evaluations, tracer studies, outcomes assessments, and other research exercises that inform institutional strategy.
• Help document processes, build institutional memory, and support capacity-building for staff on data management and MEL practices.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Additional training or certification in monitoring and evaluation, data analytics, research methods, or information systems will be an added advantage.
• 1–3 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, data analysis, research, programme tracking, or a related role.
• Practical experience working with data systems, databases, or reporting tools.
• Experience supporting programme monitoring, reporting, or learning activities in an institutional, development, or educational setting is desirable.

Application Closing Date
23rd January, 2026.