Public Health Researcher and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

Public Health Researcher and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager

Globally, road traffic injuries (RTIs) claim over 1.2 million lives every year, with children and young people among the most affected. Sub‑Saharan Africa has the world’s most dangerous roads, and rates of RTI are increasing as road networks expand and vehicle ownership rises.

Amend is a non‑profit organization that develops, implements, evaluates, and scales public health programs to prevent RTI across Africa. Our work includes :

• Designing and implementing localized infrastructure improvements to increase pedestrian safety;
• Delivering road safety education programs;
• Providing training for high‑risk groups such as commercial motorcycle riders;
• Advocating for safer road design and policies for vulnerable road users; and
• Conducting scientific research on the causes and effects of RTI.

All of Amend’s programmatic work is rigorously evaluated for efficacy and impact. The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that “the interventions promoted by Amend are perfectly in line with those being promoted by the WHO.”

Amend is registered as a non‑profit organization in the United States and France, with offices in Ghana, Mozambique, and Tanzania, and runs programs in multiple countries across Sub‑Saharan Africa.

About the Role

Job title : Research and Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL) Manager

Location : The position will be based either at Amend’s co‑working space in Johannesburg, South Africa (where several other Amend team members are based) or at Amend’s office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. In either case, the candidate must already have pre‑existing residence in the respective country. Please note that Amend is not registered in South Africa (and will not be). Therefore, if based in Johannesburg, this will be a contract position. The role will also require significant travel within Sub‑Saharan Africa.

Period : Full time as a contractor, with an initial annual contract (January – December 2026, including a three‑month probation period) and, potentially, renewable year on year contracts thereafter.

Salary : Salary commensurate with experience, denominated in US dollars.

Reporting : Direct reporting, on a case by case basis, to Research Director (a board member), Program Director, or Executive Director.

At Amend, we recognize the critical importance of undertaking research and of tracking and evaluating the impact of our work to strengthen and scale life‑saving interventions.

We have conducted numerous studies – including population‑based impact evaluations and descriptive studies – published in peer‑reviewed journals. For example, evaluations of our School Area Road Safety Assessments and Improvements (SARSAI) program and other interventions have demonstrated measurable impact, underscoring our commitment to evidence‑based programming.

Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL) of our programs is equally crucial, both to track progress and demonstrate results to funding partners. We use logical frameworks and other tools to ensure robust accountability and learning.

The successful applicant will manage our research and MEL activities on a day‑to‑day basis, across different programs and numerous countries, under the strategic guidance of our Research Director and Executive Director, and in close coordination with Programme Directors and funding partners.

Key Responsibilities

During the first 12 months, responsibilities may include (but not be limited to) activities such as :

In the longer term, responsibilities are likely to include :

Profile of Suitable Candidate

Education

Experience

Mandatory Skills

Preferred Skills

To Apply

To apply for the position of Research and MEL Manager, please send an email of interest (in English) to :

Your email must include :

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted with further information. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Research

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