Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
Specialist
RTI International is currently
accepting applications for a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)
Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded Regional Intergovernmental
Organizational (RIGO) Strengthening System project.
Responsibilities
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Routinely inform the team of findings
in order to influence project decisions and support the most effective
interventions.
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Track and analyze changes in
institutional culture, behaviors, and practices.
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Work with the project staff to verify
data, collect and review supporting documentation, and enter data into an
online database system.
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Provide technical assistance to RIGOs
on M&E, helping to build their capacity in this area so that they can
better collect, analyze, and share data and better evaluate their effectiveness
in reaching member states.
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Contribute to data reporting in
quarterly and annual reports.
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Oversee quality control over data and
coordinate any Data Quality Assessments.
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Support management of activities and
partners by identifying and communicating opportunities and obstacles in
achieving performance results.
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Contribute to stakeholder engagement
and communication of data, focusing on peer learning and knowledge exchange.
Qualifications
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A Master’s degree with at least 9
years of experience, with at least 4 years in the field of monitoring and
evaluation.
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Successful experience in collecting,
verifying, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data in a clear format
that will help to guide decision-making.
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Strong quantitative and qualitative
data analysis skills and ability to visualize and report data in a clear and
compelling way.
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Experience in conducting focus
groups, surveys, and assessments in order to collect data and evaluate results.
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Experience working on projects funded
by USAID or other bilateral donor-funded projects.
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At least three years of work
experience in East Africa.
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Exemplary writing, verbal
communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
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Excellent collaboration,
cross-cultural, and consensus-building skills.
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Demonstrated experience in working
with senior or high-level stakeholders and sensitivity in navigating complex
relationships.
How to Apply
Senior Regional Project Manager
RTI International is an independent
nonprofit research institute and leading development organization headquartered
in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA. Since 1958, RTI has worked in
over 150 countries and designed and implemented cutting-edge solutions in the
sectors of economic growth, governance, education, and health.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
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Contribute to establishing standards
for scientific rigor and quality of all research, data collection, analysis and
report writing undertaken as part of the project.
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Lead the study and analytical work in
Kenya in partnership with the PI, RTI experts, and Kenyan institutions, and
contribute to the design of overall project activities, methodologies and
deliverables.
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Coordinate research and work products
with the PI as well as co-PIs located in Tanzania and Rwanda.
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Ensure the analysis, reports and
recommendations that result from the Kenya research products are technically
sound, clear and practical.
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As applicable, prepare briefs for
both policy and academic audiences in Kenya.
Program Leadership, Management and
Coordination
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Develop and manage strategic
relationships with partners and stakeholders in Kenya in partnership with the
PI.
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Develop a project workplan for Kenya
that will be combined with workplans for Tanzania and Rwanda, draft and
finalize reports/deliverables with input from the other co-PIs and the PI, and
contribute to financial reporting documentation as needed.
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Meet regularly in person and
electronically with the PI and other co-PIs to discuss activity implementation
and progress.
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Undertake site visits within Kenya,
and, if required, to the other target countries.
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Establish/strengthen relationships
with government counterparts, research institutions, academic partners and
other stakeholders in Kenya.
Requirements
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Master’s level degree in Political
Science, Public Administration, Research Methodology, or related field;
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Candidates must have at least eight
years of progressive experience in the design and oversight of complex research
studies related to knowledge management, political economy analysis and related
fields.
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Existing relationship with an
academic institution, think tank or research institute in Kenya.
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Demonstrated knowledge of the broad
array of institutions and actors involved in the knowledge sector in Kenya.
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Demonstrated success managing against
programmatic deliverables.
How to Apply