Senior Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) & Grants Associate
European Climate Foundation (ECF)
Job Description
ReNew2030 is a global coalition of regional climate foundations and transnational organisations, hosted by ECF. The coalition funds a diverse portfolio of implementation partners across the globe. ReNew2030’s goal is to scale global wind and solar capacity fivefold by 2030, supporting a 1.5°C-consistent pathway while strengthening energy security, creating jobs and delivering health, climate and economic benefits.
Position
About the role
We’re seeking a Senior Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) & Grants Associate to design, build and maintain ReNew2030’s MEL system. You will manage the programme theory of change and indicator framework, ensure high-quality, comparable data across partners, support evaluations, and translate evidence into clear learning products and donor-ready reports. You’ll turn data into insight, demonstrate project and programme impact, and embed learning to improve how we and our partner's work.
The role also provides end-to-end grant lifecycle support, including screening, due diligence, contracting, disbursements, monitoring, and compliance close-out.
Key responsibilities
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL):
- Develop, implement and maintain ReNew2030’s MEL system, managing the programme theory of change and indicator framework; refresh annually to reflect strategy and learning
- Provide practical data capture (templates, guidance) and build concise dashboards that shows portfolio-level progress, risks and trends
- Provide light-touch MEL support to partners to improve data completeness, comparability and timeliness
- Synthesise findings into learning briefs and donor-ready results reports, highlighting decision-relevant insights, gaps and implications for adaptation
Grants management:
- Provide the end-to-end grant lifecycle support to the team
- Collect and generate grant requests and ensure all information is provided and complete
- Synthesise findings into learning briefs and donor-ready results reports, highlighting decision-relevant insights, gaps and implications for adaptation
- Manage the initial due diligence check of new and existing grantees and consultants and ensure that the grant portal system is up to date
- Regular checks in the grant portal system for outstanding payments, due reports, approval limits, payment confirmation letters
- Monitor grants through review of grant reporting (narrative/financial) to ensure activities are carried out for the provisional plan, proposal and expenses budgeted.
- Support grantees and programme teams with contract management, including non-cost extensions and amendments.
- Any other operational duties as assigned by the management.
Requirements
Experience and competencies
At least 7 years’ experience [DR1] [ML2] in M&E preferably in philanthropy, international development, or civil society, climate & energy.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, economics, international development, data/statistics, or another relevant area.
Excellent knowledge of M&E frameworks, including logic models, ToC, KPIs, qualitative and quantitative indicators.
Proven ability to demonstrate project and programme impact, including designing feasible approaches and producing credible, decision-ready evidence.
Excellent writing and visualisation skills- able to turn complex analysis into clear insights and practical recommendations
Grounded experience in middle-income country contexts.
Positive, can-do approach with a focus on solutions & comfortable working independently and using discretion
Comfortable balancing rigour and practicality
Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities.
Computer literate with proficiency in the MS Office suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders.
Other information
What we offer
- The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, purpose driven, international team who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work.
- A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself.
- We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best version of yourself and thrive both professionally and personally.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...).
- If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.
The position is offered as a 2-year contract, with the possibility of extension.
Location
Any of the ECF locations.
Start date
As soon as possible.
How to apply
Send your CV & motivation letter
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About European Climate Foundation (ECF)
The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to foster the net-zero transition and ensure a healthy, thriving planet for current and future generations. We support over 700 partner organisations to drive progress towards the goals of …
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