Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Consultant

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Consultant

The Centre for Disaster Protection works to prevent disasters devastating lives by helping people, countries, and organisations change how they plan and pay for disasters. We focus on disaster risk financing (DRF) to help ensure that money and plans are in place before a disaster strikes, so that the poorest and most vulnerable people are better protected.

We are committed to working in partnerships across sectors and geographies to drive more impactful and more equitable disaster risk finance that leaves no one behind. Our focus areas include delivering excellent client outcomes, promoting lasting disaster risk finance expertise, quality evidence and learning, and impactful communications and global policy engagement.

The Centre is funded with UK aid through the UK government. We are seeking a consultant to provide medium to long-term support to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Service program of work within the Evidence portfolio.

About the Role

The consultant will work closely with the Evidence team to provide flexible support, which may include independently leading assignments, offering strategic input, or providing technical backstopping, depending on the needs. Core tasks may include designing and delivering lessons learned studies and evaluations, providing technical support to strengthen MEL systems, and supporting the development of new MEL service work.

Additional tasks may include contributing to the refinement of the MEL Service offer and strategy, and contributing to presentations, workshops, or representation at events and conferences. The consultant will report to the Research Lead.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Technical expertise in MEL, including experience in designing and implementing monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems.
• Sectoral knowledge in at least one field related to DRF, such as public financial management, insurance, risk modelling, or disaster risk management.
• Facilitation experience, including designing and leading interactive learning processes.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information in creative and engaging ways.
• Language skills, including excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with French or Spanish fluency a plus.
• Flexibility and readiness to respond to evolving requirements and handle tasks arising at short notice.

Level of Effort

The initial level of effort expected for this role is up to 48 fee days, to be delivered between November 2025 and March 2026. There may be an opportunity to extend the contract to provide further support as necessary.

Application Process

Interested applicants should apply via DAI's recruitment portal, including a concise CV, a covering supporting statement, and an example of relevant work. The deadline for receiving applications is 11:59 pm (UK time) on 26th October 2025.

All applicants will undergo an initial eligibility criteria assessment, including vetting of organisations and proposed personnel. Successful applicants will be subject to detailed vetting analysis and reference checks.