Core Mandate

To strengthen evidence-based decision-making, accountability, and continuous organizational learning by systematically tracking performance, assessing results, and generating knowledge to improve programs and policies.

Key Functions & Responsibilities

Monitoring & Performance Tracking

• Develop and implement MEL frameworks, indicators, and tools aligned to BIVETU’s strategic plan.
• Track program implementation, outputs, outcomes, and impact across all directorates and districts.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and reliable data collection and reporting.

Evaluation & Accountability

• Design and coordinate baseline studies, mid-term reviews, end-line evaluations, and impact assessments.
• Assess effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, sustainability, and impact of programs and projects.
• Support donor, government, and internal accountability requirements through evidence-based reports.

Learning & Knowledge Management

• Promote a learning culture by documenting best practices, lessons learned, and innovations.
• Facilitate reflection sessions, learning forums, and adaptive management processes.
• Support policy development and program improvement through evidence synthesis.

Data Management & Quality Assurance

• Establish and maintain data management systems and dashboards.
• Ensure Data Quality Assurance (DQA), ethical standards, and data protection compliance.
• Build staff capacity in MEL methodologies, tools, and data use.

Cross-Cutting Role

The MEL Directorate works across all BIVETU directorates to:

• Inform strategic planning and decision-making
• Improve program design and delivery
• Demonstrate results to stakeholders and partners

Head of Directorate

Director, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

Reports directly to: Executive Director, BIVETU