Request for Proposal- Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Consultant

Introduction/Background

Ipas is a global non-profit organization that partners with local, national, and international stakeholders to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). With a strong focus on ensuring access to high-quality, safe abortion and contraceptive services, Ipas is committed to advancing health policies, strengthening health systems, and fostering knowledge-sharing practices. For more information about Ipas, please visit www.ipas.org.

Period of Performance

The consultant will be engaged from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.

Place of Performance

The consultant will be based at the Ipas office in Lilongwe, Malawi.

Position Purpose

The Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) Consultant will provide strategic and technical support to Ipas’s regional and country-level interventions, ensuring effective implementation of monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning activities. Working closely with the Project Manager and technical program staff, the consultant will develop and implement robust monitoring, learning, and evaluation (MLE) frameworks to enhance program impact and effectiveness. The consultant will ensure adherence to Ipas’s standard operating procedures and best practices, ensuring high-quality data collection, analysis, and reporting. Furthermore, the consultant will facilitate evidence-based decision-making, contribute to knowledge-sharing efforts, and support the dissemination of findings through reports, conferences, and peer-reviewed publications.