Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Location: Nairobi, with frequent in-country travel
Salary: Competitive
Closing date for applications: 21st June 2013
Leonard Cheshire Disability (LCD) believes that people with disabilities should
have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose, with the opportunity
and support to live independently, to contribute economically, and to
participate fully in society. Location: Nairobi, with frequent in-country travel
Salary: Competitive
Closing date for applications: 21st June 2013
It
works to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and campaigns
for the removal of barriers that hinder them.
LCD works internationally in over 50 countries throughout Africa and Asia, supporting thousands of people through programmes that focus on inclusive education, livelihoods, advocacy and campaigning, and care and support.
The Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for guiding the development and implementation of the overall M&E strategy of a new, large-scale inclusive education project, ensuring the timely provision of project information and reports to relevant stakeholders.
LCD works internationally in over 50 countries throughout Africa and Asia, supporting thousands of people through programmes that focus on inclusive education, livelihoods, advocacy and campaigning, and care and support.
The Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be responsible for guiding the development and implementation of the overall M&E strategy of a new, large-scale inclusive education project, ensuring the timely provision of project information and reports to relevant stakeholders.
They
will play a key role in developing the project’s M&E framework, monitoring
project performance, preparing progress reports and sharing project outcomes.
Job Title: Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Reporting to: Regional Representative – East and North Africa Regional Office
Department: International Department – Based in Nairobi
Purpose of the Job
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager will be responsible for guiding the development and implementation of the overall M&E strategy of an inclusive education project, ensuring the timely provision of project information and reports to relevant stakeholders.
The post will be for 34 months subject to donor approval after 6 months following a review of project design and development of the M&E framework.
Key Responsibilities
Job Title: Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Reporting to: Regional Representative – East and North Africa Regional Office
Department: International Department – Based in Nairobi
Purpose of the Job
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Manager will be responsible for guiding the development and implementation of the overall M&E strategy of an inclusive education project, ensuring the timely provision of project information and reports to relevant stakeholders.
The post will be for 34 months subject to donor approval after 6 months following a review of project design and development of the M&E framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Play a key role
in developing the project logframe and M&E framework, particularly
with regard to the baseline study, evaluation approach, data collection,
research methodology and monitoring mechanisms
- Guide the
process of identifying and designing the project’s key indicators and key
performance questions for monitoring project performance
- Work with
external consultants to provide support and guidance to undertake special
surveys and studies required for evaluating project effects and impacts
- Organise and
provide refresher training in M&E for project staff, local
organisations and primary stakeholders as necessary
- Based on the
annual work plan and budget, design the framework for the physical and
process monitoring of project activities
- Prepare
consolidated progress reports and reports on M&E findings for
submission to the relevant bodies, in accordance with approved reporting
formats and deadlines
- Undertake
regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E
- Inform,
coordinate and join external supervision and evaluation missions as
necessary
- Plan for regular
opportunities to identify lessons learned and implications for the
project’s next steps
- Guide the
regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with project staff and
primary stakeholders
- Make regular
reports to the project board, highlighting areas of concern
- To undertake any
other reasonable duties as may be required by the Regional Representative.
Person
Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- Educated to
degree level in a relevant discipline
Essential
Other
- Minimum five
years proven experience of:
·
M&E
methods, the logical framework approach and other strategic planning strategies
·
good
understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods
·
designing,
planning and implementing M&E systems
·
training
others in M&E development and implementation
·
data
analysis and report writing
- A solid
understanding of international development with a focus on disability and
/ or gender issues
- Willing to
undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders
- Excellent
written English and computer skills
- A genuine
interest in, and commitment to, the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire
Disability
Desirable
Requirements
- Experience of
working in an international development organisation
- Experience of
working in the NGO sector
- A disabled
person
Key
Competencies Required for the Role
- Technical
Competencies
- Experience of
M&E and project cycle management
- Experience of
compiling accurate reports for submission to external stakeholders.
- Experience of
building the capacity of partners
General
Competencies
- Experience of
working with Excel and Word to produce financial and narrative information
in clear formats
- Excellent oral
and written communication skills
- Excellent
analytical skills and attention to detail
- Extremely well
organised and able to coordinate and prioritise varied activities
- Able to work
under pressure and meet deadlines
- A flexible team
player, able to work both proactively and supportively with different
levels of staff
- Able to work on
own initiative
- High levels of
personal integrity and commitment
- Ability to
manage donor compliance
LCD
Competencies
- Communication:
Communicate regularly and effectively with people at all levels within and
outside LCD (3)
- Commercial
Acumen: Demonstrate an understanding of the broader perspective when
developing plans for achieving LC Disability’s long-term objectives. Place
the customer first (3)
- Focusing on
Outcomes: Use all available information to measure progress against
targets, and take action to achieve results (3)
- Making Effective
Decisions: Create clarity for others, and make successful decisions by
evaluating priorities, options and recommendations (3)
- Putting the
Customer First: Regularly review customer satisfaction and service levels
and identify areas for improvement. Actively build good relationships with
customers (3)
- Teamwork &
Collaboration: Influence others through your contribution and positive
attitude and create a high performing team (3)
- Innovation:
Identify potential in new ideas and situations to improve LCD’s
performance. Positively promote new ways of working to colleagues,
volunteers and staff in an effective manner (3)
To
apply:
- Submit completed
applications to info@lcd-enar.org along with a written statement of no
more than 500 words outlining your reasons for applying and why you feel
you are suitable for the post.
- Please do not
send CVs.
- An application
form can be downloaded at Application Form
- Interviews will
be held in Nairobi and are expected to take place at the end of June 2013.
- Applicants
invited for interview will be contacted by email.
- Essential travel
costs will be covered for applicants invited for interview.
- Qualified people
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Please note than
only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.