Department/Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports To: Chief of Party (COP)
Classification: This is a managerial, exempt-level position and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Overview: IBTCI is seeking a Nairobi-based Deputy Chief of Party to design and oversee: a) the implementation of evaluations, analyses, and assessments; b) the full review, revision, and maintenance for the anticiapted USAID Evaluation, Learning, and Monitoring Initiative (ELMI) for Somalia project, Project M&E Plans, and USAID implementing partner (IP) M&E Plans; and c) the design of evaluation methodologies and participatory data collection methods and protocols for both performance and impact evaluations. This position is contingent upon award.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities:
Oversee production and ensure the quality of all assessments, analytical reports, evaluations, and other technical deliverables to USAID.
Lead and manage the annual DQA process.
Contribute to the development of M&E Plans for the USAID, in compliance with ADS 203.
Design and oversee training of USAID staff and IPs in performance management concepts and processes; standardization of partner M&E Plans, work plans, and quarterly reports; and verification of partner data quality.
Advise all IPs on the creation of M&E Plans for their activities.
Assist technical staff to review and revise the intermediate results in their results frameworks, as necessary, for more effective implementation and monitoring.
Periodically review and discuss indicators and reporting with IPs and activity managers, and help operationalize indicators by assisting USAID technical staff with definitions, data collection, and data analysis.
Provide technical assistance and training, as needed, for USAID, IP and government counterpart staff (to the extent they are involved in USG projects).
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
At least 5 years of international experience in the management, monitoring, and
evaluation of development programs.
At least 3 years experience developing monitoring tools, training, and managing staff in the effective use of these tools.
Excellent English writing, speaking, and presentation skills.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent communication, team management, and leadership skills.
Willingness and ability to travel to various project sites in Somalia as needed.
Strong oral and written communication skills in English, including evidence of quality report writing and presentations.
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