Job Description
The incumbent will assist the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) technical lead in the
design and implementation of the program’s MEL plan and in tracking of progress data,
reporting & undertaking the knowledge management activities for the program. S/he will
support in the development of the necessary data collection tools and oversee the timely
delivery of the baseline, midline and other surveys for the program. This position will report to
the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead.
Specific Duties
• Support in the development and implementation of the program’s Monitoring,
Evaluation and Learning (MEL) plan;
• Support the MEL Lead in the development and execution of the knowledge
management strategy and dissemination materials for the program;
• Collect and organize data-calls to the relevant programmatic teams to solicit
information on progress of project activities and service delivery projects;
• Strengthen the capacity of the program staff including those of the sub grantees on
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning;
• Support the MEL Lead in ensuring data quality through regular quality control reviews
and Data Quality Audits (DQAS);
• Support in the design and delivery of rigorous baseline, midline and other specialized
assessments of technical activities to determine efficacy of proposed interventions and
measure program impact;
• Provide support to the technical teams in the development of activity indicators &
targets and further track progress on both the quantitative and qualitative of the agreed
upon indicators;
• Work with the technical teams to develop appropriate MEL plans and intervention logic
for the various key activities for the program
• Conduct periodic participatory MEL for the program field activities to measure both
quantitative and qualitative impact.
• Support the MEL Lead in the development of quality (quarterly and annual) reports for
the program
Education and Experience:
• A degree in a social science, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation or related fields. Masters
degree in relevant field will be a definite advantage.
• At least 5 years working experience in a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, and research
environments.
• Experience in developing MEL frameworks and plans and MEL indicators.
• Experience designing and leading training on MEL for program teams, partners and
government officials.
• Experience in Collaborating, Learning and Adapting (CLA) and other knowledge
management practices
• Proficiency in MS Office applications i.e., word, excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Outlook
and statistical packages
• Qualitative and/or quantitative digital data management skills including GIS Mapping
• Good written and verbal communication and strong report writing skills
If you are interested and meet the above qualifications, please apply by sending your CV with
a cover letter indicating names of at least three referees indicating the position title in the subject
line to vacancy@kenyamarkets.org. Deadline for receiving applications is October 22, 2021.
Kenya Markets Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Female Candidates are strongly
encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.