Senior Expert, Monitoring & Evaluation, Media Freedom Programmes

• Lead the design, management, and implementation of monitoring, evaluation, results, and learning (MREL) systems across WAN-IFRA 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.
• Translate M&E findings into actionable recommendations for programme improvement.

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); excellent written and verbal communication in English; additional languages (French, Arabic) an advantage.

Milestone-based external contract (director level position) with global flexibility. No specific salary or benefits mentioned.

WAN-IFRA is the world's largest international press organization, representing 3,000 news publishing companies and 40 member associations in 120 countries, dedicated to protecting the rights of journalists and publishers to operate independent media.