CHILDFUND INTERNATIONAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:** Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor

Location:** Country Office

Reporting Relationship:** Chief of Party

summary

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor provides technical assistance in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems for the grant; develops capacity in program monitoring and evaluation management, and promotes networking with program stakeholders.

This position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding and will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

· Establish and implement a comprehensive organizational M&E and knowledge management system to enhance impact monitoring, quality control and evaluation in order to improve internal processes and results delivery.

· Develop, monitoring and data collection plans and methodologies, including appropriate tools, and oversee quality implementation of M&E activities to meet USAID standards;

· Support in designing and conducting baseline surveys, mid-term evaluations, specialized studies and final evaluations to include sampling methodologies, data collection instruments, analysis and report development.

· Provide support on reviews and reflections with implementing staff and communities and analyze data trends towards objectives achievement.

· Support development of the project management information system (MIS), harnessing new information technology for the compilation, analysis, storage, and retrieval of data and knowledge for programs development; provide technical assistance on data quality and integrity.

· Develop and document M&E framework identified at strategy development stage into an M&E system, with all sub-systems (planning, monitoring and evaluation) and well defined performance indicators.

· Ensure program designs ensure rigorous logic between activities, outputs, results and indicators, i.e. to ensure that the project is based on logical and sound log frames.

QUALIFICATIONS

· A graduate degree in a relevant field, such as education, international development, non-profit management, with focus on evaluation methodologies OR a Bachelor’s degree and two years of work experience (in addition to the five years of experience required below)

· Five years of relevant experience in designing and implementing M&E and learning systems, preferably within education, livelihoods, or private sector development programs in Kenya or similar country contexts

· Experience in relevant technical areas, such as survey and research tool design, data collection, statistical analysis, qualitative research, and dissemination of results

· Experience on the use of M&E systems to support a learning agenda and evolve a theory of change to maximize impact

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· Experience cultivating relationships and collaborating with a variety of stakeholders including youth, government ministries and officials, NGOs and donors, evaluators, and community-based institutions, preferably in Kenya.

· Demonstrated experience with, understanding of, and commitment to positive youth development and gender equality approaches and strategies around livelihoods and well-being, particularly for adolescent girls and young women.

· Demonstrated experience with facilitative and partnership approaches, to include youth, higher education institutions, government, and the private sector.

· Technical experience in education development and research and a strong understanding of higher education institutions and community development.

· Demonstrated achievement in advancing innovation, scale, and sustainability

· Demonstrated commitment to collaborating, learning, and adaptive management

· Significant experience in designing and facilitating interactive meetings and workshops

ChildFund International is committed to safeguarding the interests, rights, and well-being of children with whom it is in contact and to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for children.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications should send their applications to KenyaHR@childfund.org to reach us not later than Friday, 17th January 2020;

Human Resources Director

ChildFund Kenya

P.O. Box 14038-00800,

Nairobi

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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