Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Lead
Background
SoCha is contracted to deliver the
USAID/Kenya and East Africa (KEA) Localization, Inclusion and Sustainability
Activity (LISA) with the aim to assist staff and stakeholders to be more
efficient, effective, transparent, inclusive, and skilled in achieving
development outcomes.
The LISA team will support USAID’s work to
increase locally led, owned, and managed development outcomes. It will utilize
local expertise and seek to partner with local entities with in-depth knowledge
and networks in Kenya and utilize this expertise strategically. Utilization of
local expertise will focus on work objectives entailing close collaboration and
interaction with local actors, including local indigenous organizations,
counties, companies, institutions, and government.
To support the work of LISA, SoCha is seeking
a qualified Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Lead.
Responsibilities
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
(MEL) Lead will:
- Manage M&E and data
visualization staff, and a four-person monitoring and verification
(M&V) team that will conduct 60 M&V visits annually across Kenya;
- Develop, review, and align
project and activity MEL plans to Mission’s performance management plans
(PMP) for the Country and Regional Development Cooperation Strategies
(CDCS and RDCS);
- Advise USAID/KEA on the
development of evaluation, assessments, and analyses statements of work,
cost estimates, and the utilization of findings;
- Oversee GIS and DataViz
deliverables, including the creation of customized data visualization
dashboards;
- Oversee Third-Party Monitoring,
including data verification, context monitoring, implementation
monitoring, data quality assessments, compliance monitoring, data analysis
and visualization;
- Enhance implementing partner (IP)
knowledge of how to conduct their own effective monitoring site visits;
- Collaborate with other LISA
technical staff to design and conduct trainings for Mission personnel and
other stakeholders;
- Report writing for technical
deliverables;
- Quality assurance of all
products, documents, and deliverables prepared by the MEL team;
- Present findings to USAID
representatives and implementing partners;
- Line management and capacity
building of team members and relevant STTA;
- Other duties as requested by
SoCha Management and/or Chief of Party.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s or PhD degree in
economics, international development, or a relevant field (or substitute
an additional 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s);
- Fluent spoken and written
English;
- 10+ years of experience in
performance management, data management, analysis, or MEL, including 5
years managing teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage
complex operations and staff;
- Ability to document and
presenting actionable findings;
- Ability to understand and mentor
staff on multiple analytical methods.
Location
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Lead
will be based in Nairobi, with occasional travel within the country.
Reporting
The MEL Lead will report to the Chief of
Party.
How to apply
To apply, please upload your CV via the form
below.
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Applications close on March 27th, 2023.
Application review will be on a rolling basis.
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