Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
DAI, a global development consulting firm, seeks applications from qualified candidates for the position of M&E Manager for the Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) project.
DAI, a global development consulting firm, seeks applications from qualified candidates for the position of M&E Manager for the Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) project.
The Kenya Integrated Water,
Sanitation, and Hygiene (KIWASH) Project is a five-year, USAID-funded project
to improve lives and health through the development and management of
sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene services in Kenya.
Summary of Primary Duties
The M&E Manager will design and manage systems for data collection, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management.
S/he will ensure that the
project team generates data and learns from project activities on an ongoing
basis to identify the highest return opportunities, ensure effective knowledge
management, inform the project’s adaptive management approach, and improve
program accountability and effectiveness.
Essential Duties
Essential Duties
- Develop and
roll-out the KIWASH knowledge management strategy, including development
and dissemination of materials;
- Oversee
development of the KIWASH Performance Management Plan (PMP) and M&E
system.
- Ensure data
quality through regular quality control reviews;
- Design and lead
rigorous baseline, specialized assessments of technical activities to
determine efficacy of proposed interventions and measure KIWASH impact;
- Provide
day-to-day oversight to the M&E team;
- Seek ways to
streamline the process and increase efficiency in gathering and using
performance information.
- Support M&E
and technical teams to develop activity indicators and targets and gather
quantitative and qualitative data related to those indicators and targets;
- Work with
technical teams to develop appropriate M&E plans for each activity
during implementation.
- Conduct
participatory M&E of technical field activities to measure
quantitative as well as qualitative impact;
- Lead M&E
and performance management reporting.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- The M&E
Manager will supervise the M&E Specialists.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree
in statistics, development field, social science, economics, or relevant
discipline.
- Prior Work
Experience: Minimum of eight (8)years of progressively responsible
professional experience in a performance monitoring and/or evaluation role
with an international development organization especially in the
design and/or management of USAID or donor-funded programs;
- Demonstrated
experience participating in baseline assessments, specialized
studies, and impact evaluations for complex development programs;
- Familiarity
with developing M&E indicators and plans;
- Strong written
and verbal English communication skills.
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent
analytical skills and the ability to summarize information in a
clear and concise manner
- Excellent
research and data collection methodology skills
- Ability to
create organizational work plans
- Skills in
supporting staff with a variety of levels of knowledge and capabilities
- Ability to work
independently to efficiently meet deadlines
- Strong
interpersonal skills
- Oral and
written communication skills to effectively communicate with KIWASH staff,
county government officials and the local communities.
- Excellent
computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet programs and data
base management
Base of Operations: Nairobi, Kenya with
frequent to Kisumu and project sites as needed.
Reporting: The M&E Manager will report to the Chief of Party.
How to Apply
Reporting: The M&E Manager will report to the Chief of Party.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should
apply via the link,
by November 9, 2016.
NB: *This position is open to Kenyan Nationals only.*
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
DAI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics