RDP/KE-Design, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Introduction: Church World Service (CWS) is a
not-for-profit, faith-based organization transforming communities around the
globe through just and sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty, displacement,
and disaster. CWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, or
veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.
Primary Purpose:
This position will provide leadership and support to
development and emergency response programs including planning and development
of new programming, participating in new concept note and proposal development,
designing and overseeing monitoring plans for all current and new projects and
designing and leading evaluations for targeted development programs and
projects. The position will also support and manage consultants hired to
conduct independent assessments and evaluations of CWS Kenya programs. The
Kenya Country Office Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will also help
guide and assess a new CWS Africa development and emergency response monitoring
software system. This position is responsible for developing and improving
overall monitoring capacity with CWS Kenya staff and implementing partners.
Essential Duties:
- Ensures rigorous monitoring plans
are in place and effectively managed for all CWS Kenya projects,
proposals, and program development strategies.
- Provides day-to-day technical
assistance to program staff on all issues related to design, monitoring,
and evaluation of CWS Kenya development projects and programs.
- Provide technical support to CWS
Kenya program team during annual planning.
- With Assistance from the CWS
Africa Regional DM&E Director, roll out the Development M&E
Software to be used to track the progress of the projects and improve
reporting across board.
- Ensures CWS Kenya staff and
partners understand and utilize the Development M&E system providing
training and follow-up support as needed.
- Develops results-based frameworks
for monitoring activities and outcomes against project objectives for all
CWS Kenya development programs/projects.
- Develops tools and SOPs for
collecting project monitoring data (e.g., pre- and post-tests, case notes,
focus group protocol, etc.).
- Leads the design of new CWS Kenya
projects and programs and develop proposals, concept notes and funding
applications with support from CWS Africa technical experts.
- Provide technical support to
programs to ensure mainstreaming of gender, equality, and social inclusion
(GESI)
- Liaises closely with CWS Africa
Regional and CWS HQ program development colleagues ensuring that CWS
Global program standards are respected.
- Conducts staff training on
relevant M&E concepts. tools, reviews the application of M&E tools
and progress toward project’s annual targets.
- Coordinates donor and headquarter
program reporting ensuring robust impact indicators and analysis are
included.
- Supports recruitment and training
of locally hired M&E Officers for partner agencies and/or provides
training to build partner capacity and expertise in designing,
implementing, and reporting on monitoring plans.
- Provides additional support
around minimum standards, quality and accountability, and other technical
areas as necessary.
- Support the project evaluation
and research and experiments initiatives (study designs, methodology and
field implementation of surveys)
- Implement RDP research/evaluation
initiatives undertaken by external consultants including obtaining
necessary ethical approvals.
- Design and compilation of key
lessons learned and best practices emanating from field implementation and
research initiatives.
- Represent RDP at M&E national
and international forums including technical working groups, communities
of practice, conferences, workshops, and meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned
by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- 8 years’ relevant paid work
experience is required.
- 5 years of direct supervisory
experience is required.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in
the humanitarian or development field; program experience in community
development, governance and/or education desired.
- Previous experience monitoring
and evaluating humanitarian and/or development programs required;
experience monitoring and evaluating projects funded by the U.S.
Government, DFID, the EU, and other bi-lateral public donors desired.
Knowledge/Skills
- Experience designing and leading
training and interactive workshops.
- Experience working with data
analysis software and strong analytical skills a must.
- Experience working with and
building capacity of partners an advantage.
- Experience mainstreaming GESI in
programs
- Strong commitment to teamwork and
supporting fellow staff and partners.
- Excellent writing, oral
communication, and analytical skills
- Fluency in written and spoken
English required; spoken Swahili is an advantage.
- Previous experience in refugee
assistance, development, and protection in Africa desired
Education &
Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related
field (e.g., Monitoring and Evaluation Statistics, Public Policy, and
Social Science)
- Master’s Degree is preferred
Abilities:
The Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator must
have the ability to:
- Have a right to live and work in
Kenya
- Communicate effectively both
verbally and in writing.
- Deal effectively and courteously
with many associates, outside agencies, refugees, and members of the
general public.
- Conduct oneself in a professional
and courteous manner to represent the best interests of CWS.
- Maintain a high-performance
standard with attention to detail.
- Carry out all of the duties of
the position efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision.
- Work independently and contribute
to overall operations of CWS.
- Take initiative in the
development and completion of projects within the specified timeframe.
- Maintain strict confidentiality
with CWS administrative and operational information.
- Manage a large and diverse
workload under pressure with competing priorities.
- Work well as a team in a
multi-cultural environment while maintaining a high level of motivation.
- Respect other spiritual
traditions, both inside and outside of Christianity.
- Find the common purpose and
values to enable effective collaboration, including the ability and
willingness to engage with church member organizations that have different
agendas, theological interpretations of social issues and approaches to
serving others.
- Effectively manage CWS’ resources
Important Requirements:
- Strong English communication
skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to work in a
multi-cultural environment required.
- Commitment to diversity, equity,
and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial
Justice as a CWS employee required.
Special Requirements:
- COVID Vaccination is required for
all successful candidates.
- A Certificate of Good Conduct is
required before the start of employment
- The candidate should be of good
health, willing and able to travel extensively in often difficult
conditions, and have a high degree of flexibility. Must have proof of
Yellow Fever vaccination before traveling for CWS Africa.
- Must be legally eligible to work
in Kenya. Must have proof of Yellow Fever vaccination before traveling for
CWS Africa. Employee will be entrusted with the receipt, custody and
payment of money.
This position requires use of laptops at all time, competence in Microsoft office packages is required. - This position may require
travel in sub-Saharan Africa on short notice and under sometimes difficult
conditions to meet demands of a dynamic operational program
- Background check which includes
references and an educational and criminal check is required before the
start of employment.
- A valid passport and the ability
to maintain a valid passport throughout the entire appointment is
required, which includes having enough passport pages for travel.
- Physical: This position requires
bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, sitting, standing,
walking, pushing/pulling, handling objects (manual dexterity), reaching
above shoulder level, using fine finger movements and lifting/carrying
heavy loads.
- Environmental: Incumbents in this position will
be exposed to excessive noise, marked changes in temperature and/or
humidity, dust and infectious diseases, harsh weather climates, long work
hours, bumpy roads, extended travel, excessive sun exposure, and
non-ventilated spaces.
- Full time
- All employees should be prepared
to work from the CWS office within their location of hire. Remote work
arrangements may vary depending on location and the governing rulings
regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Competencies
Communication
Ensure effective exchanges of information with others. Examples of skills
and behaviors include speaking to others respectfully; expressing ideas in a
logical, organized way; sharing information appropriately; and clarity and
conciseness in written communication.
Relationships
Ensure constructive and supportive interactions with others. Examples of skills
and behaviors include being positive and supportive when working with others;
sharing information and resources freely; resolving conflict constructively;
and proactively working to remove obstacles to success for others.
Job
Knowledge
Utilize and apply job related knowledge to complete job tasks at a level that
meets or exceeds expectations. Examples of skills and behaviors include
utilizing job knowledge to solve problems or develop new approaches;
maintaining or enhancing skills through continuing education; and taking on
projects that will develop or enhance skills.
Teamwork
Work effectively and contribute as a member of a team. Examples of skills
and behaviors include supporting other team members by sharing information;
covering the work of others during absences, vacations etc.; and actively
participating in developing ideas for ways to increase team effectiveness.
Problem
Solving
Analyze information and develop solutions to challenges that arise during the
course of performing a job. Examples of skills and behaviors include
researching and collecting facts; defining the issues and the parties affected;
formulating options/solutions for addressing the problem; and engendering support
for and implementing the solution.
Operational
Leadership
Successfully lead a group to achieve operational goals. Examples of
skills and behaviors include priority setting; timely decision making; planning
and organizing; delegation; and managing and measuring work.
Building
and Leading Effective Teams
Earn the respect of team members, create strong morale and spirit on the team
and utilize the unique skills of all team members. Examples of skills and
behaviors include managing diverse relationships; flexibility; being open and
receptive; running effective team meetings; and exhibiting integrity and
trustworthiness.
Strategic
Leadership
Accurately anticipate future consequences and trends and translate them into
the fulfillment of workable strategies and plans. Examples of skills and
behaviors include problem solving; dealing with ambiguity, creativity;
innovation management and business acumen.
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