Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting Expert at Mercy Corps

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.

The Program / Department / Team

Energy 4 Impact is Mercy Corps’ platform for shaping market systems in clean energy access. We work at the intersection of policy and institutions, enterprise growth and finance, ecosystem coordination, and evidence and market intelligence. Our comparative advantage lies in blending the advisory capabilities of a specialist firm with the geographic presence and community reach of an NGO. We translate programme investment into strategic, market-credible solutions: building the conditions under which private investment flows into previously high-risk energy access markets.

The Position Overview

Energy 4 Impact is seeking an internationally experienced Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Expert to support the Nigerian Energy Support Programme (NESP III) in the development of off‑grid renewable energy projects.

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Expert will be central to ensuring high‑quality documentation, visibility, and learning throughout the implementation of this assignment. Working closely with the Team Leader and technical experts, this expert will track progress across all workstreams, ensure coherence between activities and project objectives, and support transparent, timely reporting to the client. The role requires strong experience in development communications, results documentation, and reporting for renewable energy and rural electrification programs.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring, Tracking & Documentation

• Track all project activities, outputs, and achievements to ensure alignment with assignment objectives and expected impacts.

• Maintain a clear, structured overview of milestones, deliverables, and progress indicators across all work packages.

• Support the Team Leader in consolidating milestones and reporting on the assignment, as well as preparing inputs for NESP reporting to its funders.

Reporting & Knowledge Management

• Ensure timely preparation of high‑quality reports, briefs, and progress updates in line with GIZ requirements.

• Document major milestones, outcomes, and impacts to enhance visibility and accountability to funders and stakeholders.

• Prepare lessons learned, case studies, and knowledge products to support sector‑wide learning and dissemination.

Communications & Visibility

• Advise on communication strategies and plans to ensure effective visibility of project progress and outcomes.

• Support the development of communication materials that highlight achievements, innovations, and impacts in off‑grid renewable energy.

• Ensure that communication outputs are coherent, accurate, and aligned with GIZ visibility guidelines.

Collaboration & Support

• Work closely with the Team Leader and technical experts to ensure consistent, coordinated reporting across all work packages.

• Provide ongoing support to ensure that monitoring and reporting processes are embedded in day‑to‑day implementation.

• Contribute to internal coordination, ensuring that information flows smoothly between experts and task orders.

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

Required Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Master’s degree (or equivalent, e.g., German Diploma) in communications, public policy, international development, or a related field.

Languages

• Excellent command of English (C1 level, CEFR).

Professional Experience

• General: Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the power sector, working with both public and private entities. At least 5 of these years must have been acquired within the last 6 years.

• Specific: At least 5 years in communications and reporting of renewable energy project, 3 of which in rural electrification projects under international development.

• International experience: At least 4 years in one country with an economy in transition outside the West Africa region

• Regional experience: At least 2 years of professional experience in West Africa, including a minimum of 1 year in Nigeria.

• At least 3 years of experience working on development cooperation projects.