We are looking for someone with well-rounded technical expertise in MEL who is motivated to deliver high-quality work and can provide direction and technical backstopping to more junior team members to achieve this. We are primarily looking for individuals with experience working with philanthropic organisations in MEL and/or practical experience in learning-focused MEL, adaptive management, participatory methods, or system-change-focused approaches. Much of our Economic Development MEL work focuses on agriculture, private-sector development, and women’s economic empowerment, so thematic expertise in these areas would be a significant advantage.
The work you will be leading and supporting is diverse. It includes, for example, supporting the development of MEL frameworks; data collection, analysis, and reporting in the context of evaluation or learning activities; evidence synthesis; facilitating sensemaking sessions; building MEL capacity; and leading small projects. Our role is often that of a partner rather than a traditional service provider, working closely with implementing organisations and funders, and the work is therefore frequently demand-driven and flexible. As such, we are looking for a dynamic individual who is adaptable, comfortable working across a range of MEL technical areas, and willing to learn new skills as needed.
In addition to delivering projects, you will be expected to drive the growth of the Economic Development portfolio by building relationships and networks with prospective clients and partners; increasing our visibility on social media and at conferences; developing a tailored offering; and leading the drafting of technical and financial proposals. Therefore, we are seeking applicants with a proven track record in successful business development. Individuals with experience raising funding from philanthropic organisations are especially encouraged to apply.
In the Triple Line structure, a Principal Consultant is an early senior-level role, with a strong focus on hands-on delivery, whether in a project or business development context. While the role does involve managing and guiding more junior colleagues—both as a Team Leader on projects and as a line manager to staff—we expect a significant portion of the technical work to be delivered directly by the Principal Consultant. If you are looking for a more junior role as Senior or Managing Consultant with 4-7 years of experience, please check some of our other opportunities.