Location
Lilongwe
Deadline
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM (15 days left)Posted
Thursday, April 9, 2026Employment Type
Contract
Experience Level
Manager
*MONITORING & EVALUATION MANAGER AT MALAWI LIVERPOOL WELLCOME RESEARCH PROGRAMME (MLW)
Location: Blantyre, Malawi
Type: Contract (Full-Time)
Closing Date: 24th April 2026
Introduction
The Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Programme (MLW) is a world-class health research institution committed to improving health through research, capacity building, and strong partnerships.
The Malawi–Liverpool–Wellcome Programme (MLW) is seeking to hire a Monitoring & Evaluation Manager who shall be based within the Monitoring & Evaluation department and reporting to the Deputy Director-Research Culture Partnerships & Impact – RCPI.
The position is tenable at MLW head offices in Blantyre.
Responsibilities
POSITION FUNCTION (PURPOSE)
The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring that institutional strategies translate into measurable impact. The position is responsible for establishing and leading a results-driven M&E framework that enables senior leadership to assess whether strategic initiatives are delivering meaningful scientific, operational, and societal outcomes.
By generating high-quality performance data and insights, the M&E Manager ensures that research programmes and professional services are not only compliant and efficient but demonstrably contributing to the institution’s vision, mission, and long-term sustainability. The role strengthens accountability to donors, enhances strategic decision-making, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
Working closely with the Strategy Implementation Consultant, Theme Leads, Heads of Department, the Training Lead, the Deputy Director of Research, and Senior Leadership, the M&E Manager translates institutional and sectional strategies into clear indicators, measurable targets, and performance dashboards that track progress and enable course correction where needed.
Through active participation in the Training Committee, Research Strategy Group, and Professional Services Strategy Group, the role ensures alignment across science, training, and professional services—creating a coherent ecosystem that drives institutional excellence and maximizes research impact.
Requirements
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership and Systems Development
Research
Professional Services
Reporting, Learning & Communication
Capacity Building & Technical Support
Compliance, Quality Assurance & Risk Management
Self-Development
Health and Safety
QUALIFICATIONS: (i.e. Education, Training and Experience Requirements)
Education
Experience
KEY COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS (e.g. Skills, Personality, Communication, Teamwork etc)
Desirable
REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
MLW offers an attractive remuneration package which includes a competitive salary package commensurate with the position, a medical aid scheme, 24-hour insurance cover, pension scheme, gratuity benefits redeemable at the end of each contract cycle, among others.
MLW also offers opportunities such as scholarships, upgrading and training opportunities to employees. These are based on successful job performance and other set criteria.
Further details of the organization and the role can be found by visiting our website: Link
Applications should be received not later than 24th April 2026. Those interested should submit their application and a detailed CV with three traceable referees (including at least two professional referees) to vacancies@mlw.mw. All documents should be submitted in one pdf file with subject line clearly indicating the position being applied for i.e. MONITORING & EVALUATION MANAGER
MLW recognizes its responsibility in safeguarding and protecting communities, research participants and patients with whom MLW is working. Please note that successful candidates will be requested to undergo a safeguarding check prior to appointment and at regular time points during employment.
ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Health Informatics, or a related field. (Master’s Degree is an added advantage
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