Director of MEAL

The Director of MEAL will:

• Lead our monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEAL) strategy, build high-performing MEAL teams in our countries, and drive data-driven decision-making across program implementation.
• Oversee MEAL frameworks, indicators, and measurement plans across countries, ensuring alignment with Imagine's Theory of Change and organizational impact goals.
• Develop and maintain Master Data Management definitions, procedures, standards, and data governance protocols for timely, accurate, and ethical decision-grade data collection.
• Lead the development of dashboards, performance reports, and analytic models, translating insights into clear narratives and recommendations for diverse audiences including country teams, leadership, funders, and external stakeholders.

This role creates positive change by driving data-driven decision-making and evidence generation to improve learning experiences and outcomes for children across Sub-Saharan Africa, ultimately empowering millions with literacy and numeracy skills to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in data-related roles, with 5 years at a senior level leading enterprise data management interventions, and experience working in the non-profit or social sector is an advantage.
• Honours Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science, Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL), or related fields (Master's Degree preferred).
• Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis, data cleaning, data quality frameworks, statistical analysis, segmentation, forecasting, and experimental design (e.g., A/B tests).
• Exceptional people skills including excellent communication and storytelling abilities, ability to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, lead and coach teams, work in multicultural environments, and handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The role is primarily home-based with adhoc international travel for in-person team meetings, field support, or training as needed.

Imagine Worldwide is a California-based nonprofit that empowers millions of children across Sub-Saharan Africa with literacy and numeracy skills through innovative education technology solutions, partnering with governments and communities to provide accessible, effective, and affordable tablet-based learning.