Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager
The Project:
Funded by the UK Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF), the
anticipated Building Resilience against Violent Extremism (BRAVE) programme in
Kenya will work with communities, national and sub-national government
representatives and international donors to counter violence extremism in the
Kenya-Somalia border areas, including Garissa, Lamu , Madera and Wajir
counties. The Programme will:
- Lead
research and analysis to understand dynamics and structures to shape
effective policy and programming.
- Strengthen
formal and informal mechanisms in locations along the Kenya-Somalia
border, which enhance resilience and counter the ability of violent groups
that capitalise on division and grievance.
- Through
small grants and technical assistance supporting shared
government-community projects, address grievances and mitigate against
drivers of instability and extremism
Role Description and Key Responsibilities
The MEL Manager will
support the development of an M&E methodology and framework that enables
effective monitoring of the Programme. This role will also work with other
programme Technical Experts to improve regional and county-level reporting
mechanisms. The MEL Manager will also be responsible for liaising closely with
international standards and thought-leaders with regards to indicator
development. In addition to working with other Technical Experts to provide
advice on the development of locally-owned indicators to drive performance improvement
**Please be advised that this role is contingent on award**
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the implementation
of the monitoring and evaluation plan, including including data collection,
storage, analysis and use , and the periodic review and refinement of the
program’s theory of change and log frame
- Develop
tools and guidance necessary to implement the monitoring and evaluation
plan, including award-level MEL plans and log frames, working with
downstream partners
- Liaise
with partners (including grantees) to ensure effective implementation of
the monitoring and evaluation plan and coordination of key
activities
- Create
and deliver a plan to train staff and partners on MREL system operations,
collection methods, and tools to ensure a high level of data quality
- Perform
data analyses, generate reports of findings, and create graphics to
contribute to reporting requirements, program deliverables, and project
communications products
- Plan
for and supervise intermittent performance evaluations, collect and
disseminate lessons learned, and share successes during project
implementation
- Support
the development and use of theories of change and theories of action for
the project and interventions
- Carry
out periodic review and revision of the monitoring and evaluation plan,
theory of change and capacity building plan for partners as
appropriate
- Develop
and oversee the implementation of targeted research activities
- Prepare
reports, case studies and other synthesis documents drawing
monitoring, evaluation and research dataas needed
- Facilitate
or support the facilitation of reflection sessions with team leadership
and/or partners to review drawing on findings from monitoring and
evaluation data
- Work
closely with the Team Leader and Deputy Team Lead to ensure a
consistent approach across all activities
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
- An
advanced degree in social sciences or a related field, or relevant
equivalent experience
- Significant
experience in designing MEL programmes
- Familiarity with
Home Office and/or UK government reporting and data quality
requirements preferred
- Fluency
in English (speaking, writing, and reading)
- Necessary
computer, database, statistical software, and analytical skills,
particularly in issues related to monitoring and evaluation.
- Direct
experience in a multi-country regional programme platform
including compiling research and indicator data from multiple sources in
multiple languages preferred
How to Apply
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