Project Implementation Plan (PIP) & MEL Consultant

Written By Aysha Dawood

Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development (CAFIID)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 12, 2026


LOCATION

Remote

APPLICABILITY

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

TYPE OF WORK

Contract: May – November 2026
Level of Effort: ~25–30 hours/week

About CAFIID

CAFIID is a global network advancing impact investing in emerging markets. We convene investors, ecosystem actors, and partners to support more inclusive and sustainable financial systems. With new multi-country programming launching, CAFIID is entering a period of strategic growth and operational expansion.

Role Overview

CAFIID is seeking a consultant to lead the development of a Project Implementation Plan (PIP) and baseline study for a multi-country initiative across Asia, West Africa, and Central America.

This role will translate program design into a clear, funder-ready implementation and monitoring framework, working closely with CAFIID leadership and partners.

This is a hands-on role involving both coordination and structured writing. There is potential for the role to evolve into a longer-term continued engagement in project management or evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

Project Implementation Planning

  • Lead development of a comprehensive implementation plan, including workplans, timelines, and coordination structures

  • Develop key components such as theory of change, logic model, and results-based monitoring framework

  • Define governance structures, decision-making processes and coordination mechanisms across partners

  • Support the updating of the proposal budget to align with key elements of the PIP.

Baseline Study & MEL

  • Design and coordinate baseline data collection across multiple regions

  • Ensure data is appropriately disaggregated (e.g., gender, geography and other relevant inclusion dimensions)

  • Develop a clear baseline narrative, including methodology and limitations

  • Align baseline data with indicators, targets, and reporting frameworks

Coordination & Alignment

  • Work with global and national partners to align inputs and expectations

  • Identify risks, dependencies, and sequencing considerations

  • Ensure coherence across overlapping project activities

Compliance & Quality

  • Ensure alignment with donor requirements

  • Support development of key annexes (e.g., PMF, MEL plan)

  • Produce clear, structured, high-quality documentation

 

Qualifications

Required:

  • Experience in developing GAC Project Implementation Plans

  • Experience in project planning or management for multi-stakeholder initiatives

  • Experience with baseline studies, MEL, or data coordination

  • Experience integrating gender equality, human rights and environmental sustainability considerations in program design or MEL frameworks.

  • Familiarity with theory of change, logic models, and results-based frameworks

  • Strong ability to produce clear, structured written deliverables

  • Experience coordinating across partners, regions, or teams

  • Experience and familiarity with GAC budget processes

Assets:

  • Experience with donor-funded projects (e.g., GAC or similar)

  • Familiarity with impact investing or ecosystem development

  • French and/or Spanish language skills

Working Style

  • Comfortable working in a distributed, global team

  • Able to bring structure to complex and evolving inputs under tight timelines

  • Collaborative, detail-oriented, and accountable

Compensation 

Commensurate with experience and aligned with the scope of the contract.

How to Apply

Please email info@cafiid.ca with subject line: [First and last name] 2026 Director Application and include:

  • Resume

  • Cover letter - share how would you go about developing this PIP and your understanding of CAFIID

  • (Optional) Example of a relevant workplan or similar document

Application Deadline: 23:59 EST, April 12, 2026

Additional Information

CAFIID is committed to building an inclusive and accessible organization. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

Note on Role Evolution

This assignment may serve  as an entry point into CAFIID’s growing project portfolio. There may be opportunities for continued engagement beyond the initial contract, including in project management or evaluation roles.

 
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