World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) seeks a MEL Coordinator: Apply by 22 Jan 2026
MEL Coordinator – WAGGGS
Location: London, NW3 or Remote (anywhere WAGGGS can contract)
Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term
Hours: 28–35 hours per week
Closing Date: 22 January 2026 (17:00 GMT)
Salary/Fee: Dependent on location, contract type, and experience
About WAGGGS
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) is the world’s largest movement dedicated to girls and young women, offering opportunities for every girl to learn, grow, and make a difference. The global organisation, made up of 153 Member Organisations, empowers girls to develop leadership skills, engage in their communities, and become agents of positive change.
WAGGGS creates safe, supportive, and inspiring spaces where girls and young women can thrive, building confidence, resilience, and life skills through learning by doing, peer collaboration, and community engagement. The organisation fosters inclusion and gender equality, ensuring that girls from all backgrounds are represented and supported.
Role Purpose
The MEL Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) across WAGGGS’ Learning and Leadership Development (LLD) portfolio and other global programmes as needed. The role ensures that programme and organisational MEL systems are effectively implemented, while contributing to learning, evidence-based decision-making, and reporting.
The MEL Coordinator provides day-to-day coordination and technical support to programme teams, collaborating closely with the organisational MEL Manager and the wider MEL team to align activities with WAGGGS’ standards, frameworks, and MEL approaches.
Key Responsibilities
- MEL Coordination:
- Support the development and implementation of MEL frameworks, tools, and systems at organisational and programme levels.
- Coordinate MEL activities across LLD and other global programmes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
- Provide technical guidance and hands-on support to programme teams for data collection, monitoring, and evaluation activities.
- Data Collection and Analysis:
- Design and implement monitoring and evaluation plans for programmes.
- Gather, collate, and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to measure outcomes, impact, and behaviour change.
- Identify trends, gaps, and lessons learned to inform programme improvements.
- Learning and Reporting:
- Support internal and external reporting by providing evidence-based insights and recommendations.
- Develop learning materials and knowledge products to enhance programme performance and organisational learning.
- Foster a culture of learning by sharing findings and best practices across teams and stakeholders.
- Collaboration and Technical Support:
- Work closely with programme staff to ensure effective MEL implementation.
- Contribute to organisational MEL standards and guidance documents.
- Support the integration of gender equality and inclusion principles into MEL processes.
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong analytical and research skills, with experience in monitoring and evaluating behaviour change programmes.
- Proven ability to design, test, and implement MEL plans, tools, and frameworks.
- Experience in gathering, analysing, and communicating data effectively for learning and reporting purposes.
- Interest or experience in leadership development, education, or gender equality programmes.
- Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to provide technical guidance and coordinate across diverse teams.
- Adaptability to work in a global, volunteer-led organisation, managing multiple priorities and time zones.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with international development monitoring and evaluation standards.
- Experience working with youth-focused or gender-focused programmes.
- Knowledge of participatory approaches to MEL and learning systems.
Benefits and Working Arrangements
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work from eligible locations.
- Opportunity to work with a global, impact-driven organisation dedicated to girls’ empowerment.
- Exposure to innovative leadership and learning development programmes in an international context.
- Competitive compensation based on location, contract type, and experience.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should:
- Download the recruitment pack from the WAGGGS portal.
- Submit a CV and cover letter via the official recruitment portal.
- Contact the Human Resources team for assistance if needed.
Deadline: 22 January 2026, 17:00 GMT
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
WAGGGS prefers to hire candidates directly and will contact agencies only if required, according to the preferred supplier list.
Summary
The MEL Coordinator role at WAGGGS offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the monitoring, evaluation, and learning of global leadership and learning programmes. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enhancing programme effectiveness, supporting evidence-based decision-making, and fostering a culture of continuous learning across the organisation. With the chance to work in a dynamic, inclusive, and globally connected environment, this position is ideal for professionals passionate about youth development, gender equality, and organisational learning.
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