Job Description
Location: Nakuru, Kenya
Reports to: Education Manager on operational issues, MEL Manager Tanzania on MEL strategy. Term: Permanent on satisfactory completion of six (6) months probation The primary purpose of the M&E Manager will be to ensure accurate and timely monitoring and evaluating for the organization. The incumbent will be responsible for M&E and Learning needs of the Kenyan programs and will report findings based on real data to show performance of the projects. The aim of the role is to provide technical advice on frameworks, tools and methodologies to strengthen M&E systems to enable the organization to effectively report its impact. The incumbent will be expected to actively work with project staff in the filed to undertake the M&E. The M&E Manager will support the team in all data collection, analysis, and learning activities to help ensure accountability and efficiency from start to finish for all programs and projects. The findings produced by the M&E Manager will be a basis for the development of the projects and for wider leaning of the organization.
The M&E Manager will be responsible for but not limited to the following tasks
• Support in the areas of data collection and internal reporting with guidance from both the Education and M&E Managers and in close collaboration with program and field teams.
• Provide support in monitoring and evaluating ongoing projects at the field level.
• Monitor the field activities based on the project implementation plan using existing monitoring and evaluation tools and procedures
• Assist in developing operational monitoring tools (e.g., checklists, questionnaires, databases, interviews, and survey forms, etc.)
• Collect, enter, and analyze data on monthly basis, depending on project requirements, while ensuring data accuracy and reliability
• Provide timely inputs to the management team for new initiatives and on improvements on M&E issues.
• Support research (desk and/or field) and study activities on M&E related issues.
• Conduct regular field monitoring visits and follow-ups, and carry out focus group discussions with program participants, as requested
• Review and ensure the quality and accuracy of the data collected and stored (data cleaning and entry)
• Treat and analyze the data against performance indicators, and inform promptly when progress against project indicators is ahead or behind target
• Assist in the finalization of quarterly, annual and final reports
• Assist in the statistical analysis (using excel or equivalent tool) for impact assessments
• Support in the processes for mid and/or final term evaluations
• Support in the program learning activities and analysis
• Contribute to the design and development of future project proposals
• Collect and prepare communication and visibility materials (project overviews, project fact sheets, success stories, website material, etc.)
• Perform other duties as required and requested
Qualifications and Competencies Essential
• University Degree, preferably in Development Studies, Business Administration, Social Science, Statistics, or other related field
• At least 3 years work experience in offering program support in donor funded projects
• Extensive experience with monitoring program implementation using qualitative and quantitative approaches
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating for education and/or community development programs
• Demonstrable experience in coaching, mentoring or managing teams of professionals
• Excellent ICT skills with command of MS Excel and other MS Office packages
• Strong verbal and written English and Kiswahili language skills
Desirable
• Experience using data analysis packages and database management systems, particularly Sales force Personal Specification
• Individual with strong professional and personal integrity
• Commitment to excellence through professional development
• High level of attention to detail and pride in work outputs
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a variety of tasks in a time sensitive environment to meet deadlines
• Team player with positive attitude towards supporting professional improvement of colleagues
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations both nationally and internationally
• Ability to travel frequently and for extended periods.