Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Associate

About the Opportunity
The Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Associate will be based in Dadaab – Garissa County, Kenya with frequent travel to different sites where AEC has operations, especially Dadaab and Garissa. He/she will report to the Manager of Data Quality. The roles and responsibilities for this position include; 
Responsibilities
Data Collection (50%)

Support the manager in data collection and data quality checks
Conduct quarterly routine data quality assessment
Design and refine both qualitative and quantitative data collection tools. Work with the manager to plan and execute data collections processes, including surveys and focus group discussions with a variety of client types across Kenya.
Communicate with clients about data collection plans and processes, and organize all logistics for successful collection
Train field staff on the routine monitoring data collection tools
Train enumerators on the data collection tools and data process 
Supervise enumerators, ensuring they are trained and following all interview protocols for data collection
Supervise the data collection in English, and Swahili – in person, on the phone, or with digital solutions
Lead focus group discussions, facilitating and taking notes to encourage meaningful insights
Work with the MEL Analytics team to follow up and correct suspicious data (errors or outliers) and share accurate data for analysis.

Data Organization and Reporting (30%)

Ensure proper storage of data and use of appropriate guidelines to ensure AEC and client confidentiality
Data entry in Excel/Google sheets, Kobo, Odoo and any other relevant tools
Transcribe data from focus group discussions
Translate data accurately between Swahili and English
Analyze data in excel and other analysis tools and write summary reports
Develop monthly MEL reports 
Support the communication team in gathering most significant success stories

Data Systems Management (20%)

Support the Manager of Data Quality in the continual improvements in collecting and managing company data, including working closely with program departments and others to ensure smooth flow of data within company systems.
Develop policies and ensure they are ethical and meet international standards and data collection protocols, managing any registration for data collection with local authorities
 Ensure data and privacy protections for all content
Follow up and implement policies and protocols for all company and client data
Support the Manager of Data Quality in supervising external consultants during external evaluations.
Lead the field teams in conducting monthly and quarterly visits to the clients
Update the project monitoring plan and monitor the indicators of different projects
Collect and collate client’s feedback and voice to be incorporated in quarterly program review 

Other MEL Responsibilities

Willingness to travel at least 30% of your time to other Kenya field offices 
Perform any other activities related to MEL.

Minimum Qualifications
The MEL Associate should have experience in MEL.  Successful candidates will need to demonstrate:

Technical skills in data collection, tool development using mobile data collection software, and data management protocols 
English and Swahili are a requirement. Knowledge of Somali would be an asset 
Experience managing teams of enumerators
Experience in quantitative and qualitative data methods
Experience in statistical analysis software and or qualitative data analysis software
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines – must be strategic and operational
3 years of work experience in relevant or applicable field 
Degree preferred.

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