Consultant – Impact Advisory, Assessment & MEL

About IIX

Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) is a pioneer in the global impact investing movement, dedicated to reshaping finance for sustainable development through capital mobilization, impact measurement, and gender-lens investing. For over 15 years, IIX has built the sustainable investing market by mobilizing nearly $500 million in private-sector capital, positively impacting over 160 million lives, and collecting over 90,000+ data points on sustainable micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

At the core of IIX’s work is IIX Values™, an impact verification tech solution measuring social and environmental impact to the last mile. Our flagship initiatives, such as the Women’s Livelihood Bond™ Series, Orange Movement™, and IIX Intelligence™, continue to drive innovation in sustainable finance, bringing meaningful change to underserved communities worldwide.

For more information about IIX, please visit www.iixglobal.com.

About the Role

IIX is seeking a Consultant – Impact Advisory, Assessment & MEL to lead the impact evaluation for a multi-year program focused on maternal health, financial literacy, and community development. This role will develop and implement a robust monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) framework to assess program effectiveness and guide data-driven decision-making.

The consultant will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to design evaluation methodologies, collect and analyze data, and produce high-quality impact reports. This is a short-term contract with the opportunity for extension.

Key Responsibilities

The Consultant – Impact Assessment & MEL will be responsible for:

• Developing and refining an impact evaluation framework aligned with global best practices.
• Designing quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, including surveys, focus groups, and key informant interviews.
• Conducting impact data analysis to assess program outcomes over time.
• Producing high-quality reports, including baseline, interim, and final impact assessments.
• Ensuring adherence to ethical data collection, privacy, and confidentiality standards.
• Engaging with program stakeholders to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Identifying insights to support program improvement and scalability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• High-quality and timely delivery of evaluation frameworks, data collection tools, and reports.
• Effective engagement with program stakeholders to ensure clarity of impact objectives.
• Compliance with data protection and ethical standards in all aspects of impact evaluation.

Qualifications & Requirements

✅ Education: Bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Development, Public Health, Economics, Social Sciences, or related fields. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

✅ Experience:(5+ years preferred):

• Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E): Experience designing and implementing MEL frameworks for development programs.
• International Development: Experience working with foundations, non-profits, corporate foundations, or donor agencies.
• Gender & Social Impact: Familiarity with gender-lens investing, women’s empowerment initiatives, and community-based interventions.
• Nutrition & Health Programs: Experience in maternal health, child development, or food security impact assessments.
• Fieldwork Experience: Previous experience conducting evaluations in emerging markets, particularly in Asia-Pacific, is highly desirable.

✅Skills & Attributes

• Data-Driven Approach: Strong ability to analyze and interpret complex datasets.
• Excellent Writing & Presentation Skills: Ability to produce clear, structured, and compelling impact reports.
• Cross-Cultural Competence: Awareness of socio-economic and cultural nuances when working with diverse populations.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Ability to work independently while engaging multiple stakeholders.

Why Join IIX?

• Opportunity to contribute to a global leader in impact investing and sustainable finance.
• Work on high-impact projects that drive social change in gender equality and community development.
• Engage with leading institutions in the development and finance sectors.
• Grow your career in the sustainable finance and impact measurement space.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter and resume. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IIX is an equal-opportunity employer. All personal data provided will be used strictly for recruitment purposes.