Senior Expert, Monitoring & Evaluation, Media Freedom Programmes

• Lead the design, management, and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, results, and learning (MREL) systems across WAN-IFRA's Media Freedom programmes.
• Oversee data systems and quality, lead research, and build internal capacity for the full M&E cycle.
• Develop and implement results frameworks, annual reporting plans, baselines, mid-term and final evaluations.
• Compile, analyze, and report on project monitoring data for internal and external stakeholders.

This role ensures that media freedom programmes are effectively monitored and evaluated, enabling evidence-based improvements and accountability, thereby strengthening independent media and press freedom worldwide.

• Significant experience in a senior MREL, research, or programme learning role within an international NGO, media development, or gender equality context.
• Demonstrated experience designing and operationalizing M&E frameworks across multi-country programmes.
• Strong track record in qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and reporting for donor-funded programmes.
• Proficiency in data management systems and survey tools (e.g., Airtable, SurveyMonkey, Google Forms).

Milestone-based external contract (director level position) with global flexibility. Specific compensation details not mentioned.

WAN-IFRA is the world's largest international press organization, representing 3,000 news publishing companies and 40 member associations. Its mission is to protect the rights of journalists and publishers worldwide to operate independent media.