EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

MicroLoan Foundation (Malawi) Limited is a premier microfinance institution that provides financial services and training support to help women establish and manage sustainable businesses in their communities. We are currently seeking a dynamic, energetic, and detail-oriented individual to work as a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer.

OVERVIEW

MicroLoan Foundation is implementing a 2-year FARMSE-funded project aimed at increasing access to formal financial services and strengthening women’s capacity to engage in economic activities. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer to track project performance, ensure data quality, and support evidence-based decision-making.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Below is a summary of what you will do:

1. Increase Access to Formal Financial Services

• Track and report progress toward reaching 23,000 female clients, including 12,000 new clients.
• Monitor disbursement of business and agricultural loans against targets.
• Track Portfolio at Risk (PAR30) and flag any deviation above the 5% threshold.
• Monitor the proportion of loan repayments made through mobile money against the 95% target.

2. Strengthen Women’s Capacity to Engage in Economic Activities

• Monitor participation of clients in Centre meetings and peer learning sessions.
• Track delivery of financial literacy training to female clients.
• Monitor the proportion of clients making regular savings deposits against the 95% target.

3. Outcome Monitoring

• Support monitoring of the average increase in client profits.
• Support monitoring of the proportion of clients who report improved food security.
• Support monitoring of the proportion of clients who report improvements in housing or household assets.

4. Monitoring Systems and Tools

• Use the Musoni Management Information System (MIS) as the primary platform for tracking client, loan, and portfolio data.
• Support finance reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy between MIS and financial records.
• Apply Social Performance Management (SPM) tools, including the Poverty Probability Index (PPI), to assess client poverty levels and social outcomes.
• Coordinate collection, verification, and reporting of social outcomes data.

5. Data Quality, Coordination, and Reporting

• Ensure the quality, accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of data collected across the project.
• Coordinate project monitoring activities across field teams and departments.
• Conduct regular data quality assessments and provide feedback and technical support to field staff.
• Support the design and implementation of surveys, assessments, and evaluations.
• Prepare regular monitoring reports, dashboards, and analyses for management and the donor.
• Contribute M&E data and analysis to support evidence-based decision-making and programme learning.
• Support the documentation of lessons learned, case studies, and best practices.
• Perform any other duties as assigned relevant to the M&E function.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Project Management, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably within donor-funded development projects or the microfinance sector.
• Experience using Management Information Systems (MIS) and data analysis software such as Excel, Power BI, SPSS, or STATA.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong data collection, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of M&E frameworks, logical frameworks, and results-based management.
• Excellent report writing, communication, and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to data quality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and support field staff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

To express interest in this role, qualified candidates are required to submit an updated CV and a brief cover letter detailing how they meet the above requirements by emailing by recruit@mlfafrica.org by 3rd August 2026, with “Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job” in the subject line.

MicroLoan Foundation Malawi is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only candidates shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.