The Global Methane Hub (GMH) is Hiring a Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Lead – Apply Before 23 March 2026

The Global Methane Hub (GMH) is seeking a strategic and experienced Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Lead to oversee and strengthen its global evidence and learning ecosystem. This is a full-time, globally remote position reporting to the Director of Development and Impact and managing the MEL team.

The salary range for U.S.-based candidates is $188,696 – $235,870, with geographic differentials applied based on location. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the country from which they apply. The contract is regular, full-time (40 hours per week), exempt status. The application deadline is Monday, 23 March at 9:00 am CET.

Organisational Background

The Global Methane Hub represents the first coordinated philanthropic initiative dedicated exclusively to methane mitigation. Its work targets the energy, agricultural, and waste sectors, which together account for 96% of human-caused methane emissions.

GMH advances its mission through three interconnected functions:

• Regranting: Providing financial support to public-benefit organisations directly mitigating methane
• Convening: Aligning governments, civil society, researchers, and funders to accelerate coordinated action
• Advising: Serving as a trusted knowledge partner on methane strategies, data, and field-building

While global in scope, GMH prioritises rapid, actionable progress through engagement with sub-national actors and local communities. Headquartered in Santiago, Chile, its team spans six continents.

Purpose of the Role

The MEL Lead serves as the strategic anchor for evidence-based decision-making across GMH. This position:

• Oversees the organisation’s full MEL ecosystem
• Ensures quantitative and qualitative evidence informs strategy and communications
• Guides organisational learning and adaptive management
• Strengthens impact measurement across an expanding portfolio

The role establishes a balanced MEL system in which monitoring, evaluation, and learning receive focused leadership and capacity.

Primary Responsibilities

MEL Strategy, Systems & Frameworks

The MEL Lead will:

• Lead the development and evolution of GMH’s integrated MEL strategy
• Maintain organisation-wide frameworks, KPIs, and measurement approaches
• Build annual MEL plans and reporting calendars
• Advise leadership on theory of change and decision-making frameworks
• Develop systems for tracking co-funding and aligned investments
• Integrate AI, automation, and modelling tools to enhance monitoring and predictive insights
• Guide the development of an externally facing grant database aligned with transparency and impact goals
• Ensure MEL practices centre equity, systems thinking, context sensitivity, and Global South priorities

Leadership of Monitoring & Evaluation

The MEL Lead will:

• Ensure strong data governance, quality, and KPI consistency
• Establish co-benefit modelling frameworks to estimate contributions to public health, economic growth, food security, and conservation
• Oversee portfolio- and organisation-level evaluations
• Commission and manage third-party evaluations
• Translate findings into actionable strategic recommendations
• Champion responsible integration of AI into analytics and impact systems

Knowledge Management

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and maintaining GMH’s knowledge management system
• Integrating evaluation findings, grantee feedback, and learning insights
• Leading annual learning reports and year-in-review processes

Organisational Learning & Culture

The MEL Lead will:

• Guide GMH’s learning agenda
• Align structured reflections with strategic decision timelines
• Foster a culture of curiosity, inquiry, and constructive challenge
• Support innovation and programme adaptation

Impact Narrative & Communication

The role includes:

• Building and stewarding GMH’s impact narrative
• Partnering with Development and Communications teams to translate insights into compelling storytelling
• Supporting donor and funder reporting with evidence-based messaging

Grantee Feedback Systems

In partnership with the Grants Lead, the MEL Lead will:

• Launch periodic grantee perception surveys
• Co-create feedback mechanisms for shared reflection
• Ensure feedback informs operations and partnership strategies

Team Leadership

The MEL Lead will:

• Manage and coach the MEL team
• Set strategic priorities and ensure alignment with organisational goals
• Represent MEL in leadership discussions
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and professional growth

Candidate Profile

GMH encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred (MEL, development, social sciences, statistics, or related fields)
• Minimum 8+ years progressive MEL experience
• At least 5 years in senior MEL leadership roles
• Proven track record designing MEL systems for complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Experience in climate, environmental, philanthropy, or international development sectors
• Deep expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies
• Experience integrating AI, automation, and predictive analytics into MEL systems
• Prior team management experience
• Strong knowledge management and systems-thinking capabilities
• Experience co-creating grantee-facing MEL systems

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau or similar platforms)
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets proficiency
• Strong project management across multiple workstreams
• Ability to translate complex datasets into actionable insights
• Strong presentation skills (PowerPoint/Google Slides)

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with operational execution skills
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working across global time zones
• Commitment to equity-driven approaches
• Fluent or native English (additional languages valued)
• Passion for climate solutions

Additional Information

• Full-time, remote role (40 hours/week)
• Requires flexibility across time zones (supervisor GMT-3/-4)
• Approximately 10% international travel
• Reference checks required prior to employment

Application Process

Applicants must submit:

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter detailing suitability for the role

Applications will not be accepted via email to ensure GDPR compliance.

For questions, candidates may contact Ruth Gardner at Upsall International. Upsall International promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in all recruitment processes.

The deadline for applications is Monday, 23 March at 9:00 am CET.

This leadership opportunity offers the chance to shape the evidence architecture of a pioneering global climate initiative and contribute directly to accelerating methane mitigation worldwide.

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Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the organization hiring for the position. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.