LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER (MONITORING & EVALUATION/PROGRAMME EVALUATION) – Ium 41 views

A Master’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies, Public Administration, or a closely related field is usually mandatory; a PhD is strongly preferred for Senior Lecturer roles. Relevant professional certifications such as the M&E Certification from the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA) or Namibia’s own Evaluation Society of Namibia (ESN) membership are increasingly valued by public and donor-funded institutions.

Daily tasks include delivering lectures and facilitating workshops on M&E frameworks, designing and supervising student research projects aligned with national development priorities (e.g., NDP5 or Harambee Prosperity Plan), and supporting government or NGO partners with real-world evaluation assignments. Preparation of course materials in both English and contextually relevant local examples — such as community-based health or education programme evaluations — is standard practice.

Namibian academic institutions emphasise collaborative, relationship-based engagement with communities, government ministries, and regional stakeholders — punctuality, respect for seniority, and inclusive participation in departmental decision-making are highly valued. Lecturers are often expected to contribute beyond teaching, including active involvement in national evaluation capacity-building initiatives coordinated by the Ministry of Higher Education or the National Planning Commission.

Progression typically follows the academic ladder: Lecturer → Senior Lecturer → Associate Professor → Professor, contingent on research output, postgraduate supervision, and national service contributions. Many also transition into advisory roles with Namibian government agencies (e.g., NAPHA, MoHSS) or regional bodies like SADC, especially with proven experience in evaluating programmes aligned with national priorities.

Permanent academic staff are generally covered under the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) and entitled to 30 working days’ annual leave, plus public holidays and sick leave per the Namibian Labour Act. Medical aid is commonly provided through group schemes like NAMAF or Medshield, though coverage levels depend on institutional policy and employment type (permanent vs. contract).

Applications are submitted via official institutional portals or email, accompanied by certified academic transcripts, a detailed CV highlighting M&E teaching and field evaluation experience in Namibia or Southern Africa, and evidence of alignment with national frameworks like the National Evaluation Policy. Employers prioritise candidates who demonstrate contextual understanding of local development challenges, fluency in participatory M&E methods, and a track record of engaging with Namibian stakeholders — not just technical expertise.