Vacancy: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Location: Kenya
Reporting to: Deputy Director Programme - Technical
Probationary Period: Deputy
Director 3 months
In particular, the role is needed to
ensure that systems and mechanisms for excellent data collection are embedded
across all channels and department of the Country Programme, that all research,
monitoring and evaluation meets excellent standards (including ethics and
accuracy) and meets Organization’s needs for information on a macro and micro
level; that relevant and timely research is conducted that furthers the
strategic effectiveness of Organization’s operations; and that information on
which resource mobilization rests is available and accurate.
The primary responsibility of this
role is to further our Goal: THE PREVENTION OF UNWANTED BIRTHS and its mission
of ensuring the individual’s right to: CHILDREN BY CHOICE NOT CHANCE
The post holder commits to and is held accountable to Organization’s International global core values: Mission driven, customer focused, results orientated, pioneering
Key Responsibilities and Measures
The post holder commits to and is held accountable to Organization’s International global core values: Mission driven, customer focused, results orientated, pioneering
Key Responsibilities and Measures
- Systems and mechanisms for excellent data
collection are embedded across all channels
- Research , monitoring and evaluation meets
excellent standards (ethics and accuracy) and Organization info needs at
macro and micro level
- Relevant and timely research is conducted that
furthers the strategic effectiveness of Organization’s
operations
- Accurate information is available for Resource
Mobilization
- Empowering and effective Team Management
Measures
- Data collection methods in place and
generating monthly data
- R,M&E that meets MSI standards conducted
on time
- Usable data for programme activities
Systems and mechanisms for excellent
data collection are embedded across all channels
Activities include
- Develop workable data-sets that will enable
regular collection, storage and interpretation of data needed by the team
from field and other parts of the operations
- Support introduction, testing and training of
Program staff on the use and maintenance and development of these sets
including a strong participatory element with gender balance
- Develop and encourage innovation in data
collection including feedback mechanisms amongst Program Operations team
to address internal and external stakeholders information needs
- Pursue options for streamlining and
efficiencies through different technologies as appropriate
Measures
- All Organizational data collected and stored
in user friendly database accessible to all Intended users.
- Regularly updated and analyzed data sets
available in a shared Dropbox folder
- R M&E Data Feedback meetings and/or
Workshops during cluster meeting
Research, monitoring and evaluation
meets excellent standards and Organization’s info needs at macro and micro
level
Activities include
- Support all programme leaders in planning
effectively for their M&E needs
- Develop with team clear plans for all
R,M&E work supporting Organization’s work to be agreed at CMT annually
- Lead procurement of additional help
(consultants, enumerators etc.) in a timely way as required
- Ensure the all work by own team and external
consultants meets MSI standards for effective and ethically sound research
(re use of underage
- Informants, gender balance, confidentiality,
SEA standards etc.)
- Deliver against evaluation needs as required
by grant contracts
- Provide training when appropriate to channel
leads, Directors and other staff on info needs analysis and methodologies
for collection
- Draw on the experiences and present lessons
learnt from the experience of conducting work
Measures
- Published Research work
- Regularly updated Research Log frames
- Maintained and updated PMPs across all service
delivery channels
- Abstracts and Concept Papers documenting work
across the channels developed yearly
Relevant and timely research is
conducted that furthers the strategic effectiveness of Organization’s
operations
Activities include
- Identify pertinent areas of research that
would significantly increase the knowledge base on which Organization’s
work should rest (e.g. teenage usage of services, trends in private sector
services, impact of county devolution on RH Services, etc.)
- Where unavailable mobilize resources for
research either within or externally
- Collaborate with regional and global research
work as it furthers meeting organization’s objectives
Measures
- Number of research studies conducted and
disseminated to inform Organization program development and the National
policy agenda.
- Amount in grants and internal sources that are
allocated for research work
- Number of research Partnerships established.
Accurate information is available for
Resource Mobilization
Activities include
- Track Organization global indicators to feed
into RM activities
- Respond to data collection needs when funding
opportunities arise
- Proactively recommend areas of research that
would further effective resource mobilization
Measures
- An updated profile on the SRH / FP landscape
across the regional diversity in Kenya
- Number of Successful Proposals bids
Empowering and effective Team
Management
Activities include
- Day to day supervision of the team to ensure
that team plans are delivered on time
- Management of performance and support to
personal development
- Strong team development internally and in
relation to Programme Strategy team and Programme Operations team more
widely
Measures
- OGSM appraisals conducted and feedback
provided to Team members.
- 360 degrees appraisal
Knowledge, skills and Attitudes
Qualifications:
- University degree in Social Science,
Economics, Development Studies or relevant discipline from a recognized
reputable university
- Post graduate qualification in social
sciences, health systems management, monitoring & evaluation or other
relevant qualification is highly desirable.
Skills:
- Proven experience in leading monitoring and
evaluation systems for health programs in the NGO sector
- Extensive experience working with the
government structures at the national and at the decentralized levels.
- Extensive experience in quantitative and
qualitative research
- Evidence for managing large studies in health
- Previous experience supporting R, M&E activities
in reproductive health and adequate understanding of RH indicators
- Adequate knowledge of Statistical software
(SPSS/SAS/STATA and qualitative software (N-vivo/ Nudist, Atlas TI etc)
- Team management skills
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
and in a highly dynamic environment.
- Highly adoptive and able to work with partners
and lead R, M&E activities for programs implemented in consortia.
- Successfully published research work as a
principal or co-investigator desirable
Attitude / Motivation:
Initiative
Initiative
- Thinking ahead and taking action to make the
most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution
Innovative
- Thinking creatively and outside of the box so
that ideas generated create a positive outcome
Effective Communication
- Communicating through active listening and
good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring
information is clear and concise.
Responsive
- Being responsive to changing priorities and
demands
Working Efficiently
- Planning, prioritizing and organizing work to
ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met
Sharing Information
- Sharing information and knowledge whilst
maintaining confidentiality
Focus on Learning
- Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge
and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further
Commitment
- Awareness and understanding of goals, vision
and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to
meet role requirements
Driven
- Drive and determination to deliver results
Accountable
- Taking responsibility for appropriate
decisions that you make, and the actions and behavior you demonstrate
Embracing Change
- Openness to embracing change within the
organization and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly
Motivated
- Motivation towards achieving quality results
to maximize potential
Team Player
- Working as part of a team by being supportive,
flexible and showing respect for each other
How to Apply
If you believe your career objectives match this exciting position, please forward your application and detailed C.V stating your current position, remuneration, contact details by 4th August, 2015, 5 pm to the Recruitment Manager, Sheer Logic Management Consultants E- Mail: info@sheerlogic.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject line as ‘Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager’
Our Client is an equal opportunity Employer
If you believe your career objectives match this exciting position, please forward your application and detailed C.V stating your current position, remuneration, contact details by 4th August, 2015, 5 pm to the Recruitment Manager, Sheer Logic Management Consultants E- Mail: info@sheerlogic.co.ke
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Please clearly indicate on the subject line as ‘Research, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager’
Our Client is an equal opportunity Employer