Location: FCT Abuja
Reports to: MERL Lead / Program Manager
Experience Level: 4–5 years

About ACE Strategy

ACE Strategy and Consult Limited is a consulting firm that supports individuals and organizations in addressing challenges by utilizing innovative problem-solving, providing deep context-specific experience, and real-time insight. Our approach enables our clients to make data-driven decisions in a rapidly evolving context. We build and strengthen systems through evidence-based processes and iterative design thinking.

Role Overview

The MERL Specialist will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning systems to ensure evidence-driven decision-making across ACE Strategy projects. The Specialist will support program teams and clients in data collection, analysis, reporting, and adaptive learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks, systems, and tools for projects and programs.
• Support the development of theories of change, logical frameworks, KPIs, and performance monitoring plans.
• Conduct data collection (qualitative and quantitative), manage data quality, and oversee routine monitoring activities.
• Lead analysis of program data to generate insights and actionable recommendations.
• Support research studies, baselines, mid-term reviews, and end-line evaluations.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefs, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate learning sessions and knowledge-sharing processes to ensure adaptive program management.
• Provide capacity-building and technical support to project teams, partners, and clients on MERL practices.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and global best practices in MERL.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Development Studies, Statistics, Public Health, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• 4–5 years of progressive experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning in development or consulting contexts.
• Strong skills in designing and applying M&E frameworks, logframes, and theories of change.
• Proven experience in data collection, statistical analysis, and use of qualitative/quantitative methods.
• Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., STATA, SPSS, R, NVivo, or similar).
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Experience working with donors, government agencies, NGOs, or consulting firms is an asset.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent facilitation and knowledge-sharing ability.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in multicultural teams.
• Adaptability and problem-solving mindset.