Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager
Responsibilities:
To lead the monitoring,
evaluation, and learning functions in Living Goods Kenya working hand in hand
with the Global Office and Performance, Evidence, and Insights shared services
to strengthen Kenya programs performance and to generate local insights and
evidence.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Oversee
the implementation of the country monitoring and evaluation plan in alignment
with the organization’s plan
In
collaboration with analysts provide comprehensive progress reports on all Kenya
programs
Collaborate
with teams to develop and implement Kenya project-specific MEL plans
Collaborate with the Global MEL team in designing KPIs and targets for LG Kenya programs.
Provide
technical input into funding proposals for Kenya
Evaluations Research
Support
the Global Research Manager with local context and technical review into LG
Kenya’s evaluations, research, and experiments initiatives (study designs,
methodology, and field implementation of surveys)
Implement
Kenya-based research/evaluation initiatives undertaken by external consultants
including obtaining necessary ethical approvals.
Initiate
and execute operations research initiatives based on Kenya program needs.
Data Quality Control
Oversee
the implementation of Quality Control (QC) strategies, tools, and processes
ensuring adherence to QC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and working hand
in hand with service delivery teams for the PDSA cycle to be adopted.
Oversee
QC reporting, ensuring quality and timely dissemination to LG-Kenya management
and service delivery teams. QC reports to include data analytics, gap
identification, and key recommendations
Coordinate
periodic surveys, data verification processes, data analysis, and customer
satisfaction feedback mechanisms
Learning
Design
and compilation of key lessons learned and best practices emanating from field
implementation and research initiatives.
Represent
LG at national and international fora including technical working groups,
communities of practice, conferences, workshops, and meetings.
Management
Lead,
supervise, mentor, and coach the country MEL team to enhance their capacity to
deliver effectively.
Identify
appropriate capacity-building initiatives and opportunities for the team and
build team effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications:
A
first degree in M&E, Public health, epidemiology, statistics, or a related
field. A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline would be an added
advantage and/or professional certification in MEL or project management.
At
least 7-9 years of work experience with 1-3 years at managerial level
Professional
Certifications/Qualifications: Specialization and/or professional certification
in Monitoring and Evaluation
Key Competency
Requirements:
Strong
analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to guide MEL solutions
Clearly
understands operational strategy and objectives and linkages to organizational
strategy.
Manages
programs/projects to ensure all team members are fully deployed and skills are
matched to the project requirements.
Strong
management orientation and high levels of integrity.
Thinks
several steps ahead to anticipate likely outcomes and decide on the best course
of action.
Ability
to communicate both inside and outside the organization and make a formal
presentation.
How To Apply
Deadline closes: 30th
November 2023
