Job Details
Are you passionate about seeing purpose-driven businesses grow? Do you want to see economic development impact poverty in East Africa? Do you want to develop your skills as a researcher?
If you are a high-potential, motivated individual who wants to use your analytic and research skills to make a difference then TBN is the place for you. We support businesses with training, coaching and mentoring and want to ensure a rigorous evidence-based approach to impact.
Preferred start date: 1st August 2018
Reporting to: Training and Coaching Manager
Background
Under the overall guidance of the Regional Director and direct supervision of the Training and Coaching Manager, the M&E Officer will be responsible for:
measuring the impact and effectiveness of our work
To ensure/monitor satisfaction by collecting feedback from participants and partners
Analyzing and producing reports & proposals for funders and partners.
Context analysis & assessment of needs to inform development and improvements in program design.
Data Collection & Systems Management: 30%
Responsible for design and implementation of M&E system of TBNs program
Develop and maintain the Management Information System that captures all data from the projects.
Preparation and revision of data collecting tools
Responsible for the collection, analysis & presentation of different data in relation to the project activities to inform decision making.
Donor engagement & Reporting: 40%
Develop and prepare proposals for partnership and funding
Prepare and maintain a project plan for funder requirements and timelines
Ensure thorough familiarity with respective grant awards scope of work and M&E requirements
Organize impact measurement and evaluation meetings with funders
Prepare quarterly/annual reports on progress attained for annual audit
Learning: 10%
Present findings, progress, goals, problems and other relevant information to the Regional Director, Training and Coaching Manager and other staff meetings.
Lead in review and dissemination of project reports, results, lessons learned and monitor implementation of changes in improvement areas
Evaluation & Research: 20%
In coordination with program leads, set a research agenda, determine methodology, design data collection, and oversee execution of research and evaluation.
Assist in the conduct of high quality and timely evaluation/ impact assessment of key projects/ programmes to assess the achievement of desired outcomes.
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modelling TBN’s values and ethical standards
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of TBN
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Functional Competencies:
Plans, coordinates and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines
Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support
Results Measurement and Learning
In-depth knowledge on MIS, M&E and development issues
Excellent knowledge of qualitative and quantitative monitoring and the application of methodology
Good understanding of social impact measurement and capacity assessment methodologies
Strong financial literacy, research and analytic capabilities
Ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities;
Excellent communication skills, especially report writing
Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners
Ability to lead implementation of new systems
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
University Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences or related field.
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E/MIS in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/UN bodies/ Government
Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports
Demonstrated research and proposal writing experience
Proven ICT skills in SPSS, MS Excel, PowerPoint and in the development of MIS software using database software
Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software
Ideally experience working with small and medium businesses
Ideally experience engaging with regional and international funding agencie
Language Requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken English
