Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer (Madagascar)

## **Position Overview**

This is a unique opportunity for an early-career development professional to contribute directly to impactful community and conservation programmes in one of Madagascar’s most biodiverse and vulnerable regions. Based in the coastal town of Fort Dauphin in southeast Madagascar, this role supports Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) across SEED’s diverse portfolio of projects. These programmes work alongside rural communities to strengthen livelihoods, improve access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), support schools, and protect threatened ecosystems through locally led conservation initiatives.

We are seeking a motivated MEL Officer with 1 - 2 years’ experience to play a key role in strengthening how SEED measures, understands and communicates its impact. The successful candidate will support the design and implementation of MEL systems across multiple projects, helping teams collect, analyse and use data to improve programme quality, accountability and learning. Working closely with both national and international staff, the MEL Officer will provide guidance and practical support on monitoring tools, data management and reporting processes. The role will also contribute to organisational learning by helping teams reflect on results and integrate lessons into future programme design.

Predominantly office-based in Fort Dauphin, the position will include occasional travel to project sites to support data collection, verification and engagement with community partners.

This role is ideal for an early-career professional looking to build hands-on experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning within an international NGO, while contributing to programmes that support both environmental conservation and sustainable rural development. The local salary will reflect those with 1-2 years of experience and is a non-accompanied post.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and clear written communication are essential, alongside