M&E Project Lead/Manager

Job Description

Overview

SoCha is a leading Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) firm specializing in providing high-quality independent monitoring and evaluation services in fragile and conflict-affected environments. We have successfully implemented multi-year MEL and Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) platforms across Africa and Asia for major international donors, using innovative data collection approaches, rigorous financial oversight, and operational efficiency to ensure program success.  

Background

SoCha is preparing a proposal in response to a UNESCO solicitation to support the implementation and monitoring of school development plans across Myanmar, with a focus on earthquake-affected regions, more specifically in Sagaing, Mandalay, northeastern Shan State, or Bago Region. To support this effort, SoCha is recruiting consultants to carry out the required monitoring and analysis tasks.  

Selection is contingent upon SoCha’s successful award of the contract. 

Period of Performance  

The contract is expected to begin in July 2025 to May 2026, with the possibility of extension. 

Scope of Work

• Lead and support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation services.  
• Support in the development of a workplan and supervise the roll out of UNESCO Class Map application across targeted schools.  
• Oversee the design and delivery of training modules on crisis-sensitive planning, school development planning, M&E, budgeting, and use of Class Map.  
• Ensure quality assurance of data collection.  
• Supervise the implementation of training sessions in the selected schools.  
• Ensure timely submission of progress and final reports to UNESCO, in coordination with SoCha M&E Specialists.  

Minimum Qualifications and Experience  

• Master’s degree in psychology, digital technology, education, public policy, economics or any other related discipline.   
• At least 7 years relevant work experience delivering education-related trainings and building capacity, preferably in monitoring and evaluation, education management information systems or education planning.   
• Proven experience in training and capacity building.
• Proven experience writing monitoring and progress reports.
• Experience working with government agencies, CSOs and /or other UN agencies and INGOs.   
• Experience utilizing education management information systems or mobile education technologies.  
• Advanced understanding of the English Language.  

Location  

Myanmar or Remote

How to apply

To submit your application, kindly provide your CV using the form provided below. 

To apply before  8 July 2025.

About the Organization

Overview

SoCha is a leading Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) firm specializing in providing high-quality independent monitoring and evaluation services in fragile and conflict-affected environments. We have successfully implemented multi-year MEL and Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) platforms across Africa and Asia for major international donors, using innovative data collection approaches, rigorous financial oversight, and operational efficiency to ensure program success.