Consultant - Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for MSD Advisor - Sudan

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Project/Consultancy Title: MEL for MSD Advisor
Project Location(s): Remote
Contract Period: 1st October through 30th June 2026
                                                                                                                                               
Risk Level:     ☐ Level 3       ☐Level 2        ☐Level 1 
(Level 3: Frequent contact with participants, direct contact with children, access to sensitive data, and/or high level of accountability.  
Level 2: Some contact with participants; unplanned non-direct contact with children.
Level 1: Likely to have no contact with participants or sensitive data) 
 
Background:
Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Mercy Corps has been working in Sudan since 2004 supporting its people and communities with lifesaving assistance. Currently, Mercy Corps implements in 10 of its states across the north/east and western Sudan.
 
Project Description:
THABAT is a 6-year project aimed at improving food security and resilience in conflict affected communities in Sudan. THABAT is funded by the Sudan Transition and Recovery Support (STARS) – a multi-donor trust fund and managed by the World Bank. The project is implemented by the World Food Program through Mercy Corps and its partners. The project targets three agro value chains – sorghum, wheat and horticulture crops (beans and vegetables) at selected secure localities of three states in Sudan with high numbers of internally displaced people (IDP). The states include Kassala, Northern and River Nile. The project activities are planned for an initial two years until June 2026. 
Consultant Activities:
The Consultant will:
THABAT PP
  • THABAT Program Portfolio:
    • Lead the consolidation and analysis of quarterly data reports for submission to the World Bank and the World Food Programme (WFP), ensuring data integrity and alignment with donor requirements.
    • Spearheading the upcoming Post-Distribution Monitoring (PDM) for winter season seed recipients, designing a methodology to capture key insights on usage and impact.
    • Overseeing harvest data tracking and contributing to the analysis of the seasonal agricultural yield.
    • Providing technical support and collaboration for the IFPRI team during the THABAT impact evaluation.
    • Developing and implementing a system for the timely and accurate updating of baseline data for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), SMEs, and Consumer Cooperatives on the World Bank’s Kobo platform as they are onboarded.
  • Data Systems and Analytics:
    • Designing and building data pipelines in Azure to streamline data flow and enhance efficiency.
    • Developing and deploying PowerBI dashboards for each of the three key project sectors to provide real-time data visualization and facilitate evidence-based decision-making.
    • Establishing and enforcing data cleaning protocols in collaboration with MEL Officers to ensure the quality and reliability of all data entered into CommCare.
    • Optimizing user groups on CommCare to improve data collection processes and user management.
  • Knowledge Management and Capacity Building:
    • Providing orientation and training to new hires on the MEL system and broader data management protocols.
    • Managing the end-to-end rollout of all monitoring forms on CommCare, ensuring the program team is fully trained and proficient in their use.
    • Mentoring MEL Officers to effectively work with Community Enumerator Teams (CETs) and ensure all program monitoring data is collected with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Strategic Engagement and Ad Hoc Analysis:
    • Responding to ad hoc data requests from the World Bank and WFP, providing timely and accurate analysis.
    • Conducting specialized assessments as requested by the donor, such as the Irrigation Needs Assessment for the World Bank, from design to final reporting
Other Programs
    • Lead on Final Internal Performance Reviews (FIPRs) for SAFE, SCALE, SPARK
    • Coordinate and provide all needed technical and logistical support for Sudan team during the SAFE endline evaluation, partnering with the consultants to understand the project, context, and guide the analysis and sense-making.
    • Lead in the design, training, analysis and reporting for SCALE endline evaluation
    • Consultant Deliverables:
The Consultant will:
    • Collate and share PDM report for THABAT PP
    • Collate and share assessment report for irrigation needs assessment among others
    • Review, update, clean and share monthly THABAT PP data
    • Review and update monthly THABAT PP report as necessary especially MEL session
    • Share FIPR report for SAFE, SCALE and SPARK
    • Lead and submit SCALE endline evaluation report
    • Work with external consultant to share a final SAFE evaluation report
 
Timeframe / Schedule: 
The consultancy is for nine months starting October 1, 2025, through end of June 2026. It is estimated at 160 days LOE.
 
 
The Consultant will report to:
THABAT PP Project Director and the PaQ Director
 
The Consultant will work closely with:
THABAT PP Director and team, MEL and PaQ teams, Area Managers, Team Leads, Project Leads, MSD Technical Director, Partnerships and New Initiatives Manager, Crisis Analysis Manager, Crisis Analyst among others.
 
Required Experience & Skills:
  • BA/BS degree in a relevant field such as statistics, data science, MS preferred.
  • Previous experience working for Mercy Corps (Experience with Sudan an advantage)
  • Knowledge of World Bank and WFP MEL systems and processes
  • At least 6-8 years of relevant experience in M&E and at least 3 years in MSD MEL
  • Experience developing strategies to implement interrelated multi-sectoral studies and developing analysis frameworks to interpret their results.
  • Experience with designing and managing learning activities and tools, including surveys and evaluations. Demonstrated ability to analyze data, manage data quality, and visualize/report results for varied audiences.
  • Excellent facilitation and training skills, ability to train and mentor team members on complex processes and ideas. 
  • Good English communication skills.
 

SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
  • Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
  • Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.
 Team Engagement and Effectiveness 
Achieving our mission starts with how we build our team and collaborate. By bringing together individuals with a variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives, we strengthen our ability to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. We foster a culture of trust and respect, where every team member is valued for their contributions, empowered to reach their full potential, and motivated to do their best work.
We recognize that building a strong and effective team is an ongoing process, and we remain committed to learning, improving, and growing together.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.
  
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis. 

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