Education, GEDSI and MEL expert

Education, GEDSI and MEL Expert

Project Details

• Project Name: SCALE MEL (Scaling Access and Learning in Education – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning)
• Job Type: Consultant (part‑time, ~75 days over 3 years)
• Location: UK, primarily home‑based with limited international travel (London workshops and case study countries)
• Reporting to: SCALE MEL Team Lead
• Remuneration: Fees negotiated in line with market rates
• Estimated LOE / Time Frame: Approximately 75 days between Jan 2026 and Mar 2028 (possible extension to Mar 2030)
• Application Deadline: 28th December 2025

Application Instructions

1. A cover letter is mandatory. Your cover letter should align your skills and experiences with the responsibilities outlined below, demonstrate your aptitude and enthusiasm for the role, and include your daily fee and current availability.
2. Click the \”Apply Now\” link to upload your cover letter and CV in English.
3. Only successful candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

Project Description

The SCALE programme is a four‑year FCDO initiative (2024‑2028, £68m) designed to improve the effectiveness of education financing in low‑ and lower‑middle income countries. It works with partners to influence domestic and ODA spending to deliver foundational learning outcomes for disadvantaged girls and boys.

• Demand‑driven technical assistance projects.
• Innovative Partnerships (\”test, learn and adapt\” pilots) in up to 10 countries (Malawi, Zambia, Nigeria, Somalia, Ghana, Uganda).
• Strategic partnerships to mobilise finance.

Alinea International is contracted to deliver independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) of the programme, including quarterly monitoring, annual Value for Money assessments, formative evaluations, and two summative evaluations.

About the Work

As the Education, GEDSI, and Education Expert you will ensure gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) are embedded across SCALE’s MEL framework. You will contribute to monitoring, formative and summative evaluations, and dissemination of findings, with a particular focus on ensuring equity in education interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support quarterly monitoring, including validation of technical assistance stories and assessment of pilot progress to scale.
• Contribute to annual Value for Money assessments with GEDSI equity analysis.
• Lead GEDSI analysis for summative evaluation rounds (2026, 2027), including country case studies.
• Provide GEDSI input into annual, quarterly, and dissemination outputs.
• Contribute to strengthening MEL approaches with an equity and inclusion lens.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in Education or Social Sciences.
• Expertise in Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion in education programmes.
• Proven experience in Theory of Change‑based evaluations and contribution analysis.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating education sector programmes and scaling interventions.
• Technical expertise in disability and social inclusion.
• Familiarity with FCDO education programming and international development contexts.

EEO Statement

At Alinea International we value diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility and belonging in everything we do. We are an equal opportunity employer opposed to all forms of discrimination. We actively seek and encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds recognizing that an inclusive workforce enriches our organization and achieves smarter, more innovative results.

Background Check Notice

Alinea International is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Due to the nature of our work, all candidates will be subject to due diligence checks and extensive background checks where appropriate.