RESPONSIBILITIES:
The M&E Manager will be the point person in country for project M&E, with a focus on M&E of grantees implementing in country.
S/he will provide support, which includes, but is not limited to:
Planning, Data Management and Reporting
Ensure thorough familiarity with grant awards scope of work and M&E requirements for a portfolio of up to 7 grantees in Kenya § Technical assistance to grantees in development and implementation of work plans and sub –partners’ management & monitoring plans.
Support grantees in development and implementation of M&E plans, M&E tools and systems to track project outputs and outcomes in coordination with the US-based M&E leadership
Provide technical assistance to grantees for timely and accurate indicators’ reporting using the Grants Management Database (Salesforce)
In coordination with US-based Deputy Director of M&E and Data Manager, use project-specific M&E tools and processes to track project and grantee outputs and outcomes
Present findings, progress, goals, problems and other relevant information to the Deputy Director of M&E and in regular staff calls and/or meetings.
Lead in preparation, review, and dissemination of project reports, results and lessons learned.
Participate in project evaluation activities, including gathering feedback on grantee activities and programs from beneficiaries and stakeholders through focus groups, site visits, and M&E data.
Grantee Capacity Strengthening
Establish the M&E capacity needs for grantees through organizational capacity assessments and take charge of tasks related to the M&E-related organizational capacity development
Provide training and technical assistance to grantees’ staff on project database reporting requirements and procedures
Conduct monthly site visits and routine data quality assessments with grantees to boost the M&E capacit
Participate in the development of M&E-related training curricula, other tools and materials for technical events such as assessments, workshops and trainings
Cultivate good communication with grantees’ staff to ensure reports and data submitted is timely, complete and accurate. Coordination § Lead liaison in coordination between the DREAMS IC, Government and other USG & Non-USG implementing partners to establish effective working relations, build synergy and mitigate duplication of resources
Participate in relevant technical fora, including thematic technical working groups and task forces organized by the government arms and other implementing partners
Support coordination for project activities including launches, workshops and meetings in-country
Carry out other relevant tasks as necessary
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree (Health Information Management / Public Health Epidemiology or Statistics or similar field) preferred.
Minimum three years’ experience working in USG-funded HIV projects, PEPFAR funding and reporting and public health programs.
Minimum three years’ experience in research, evaluation, program design, program management, advocacy, and/or health communications; experience working with multiple grantees desirable.
Demonstrated interest in and experience in organizational or individual capacity building and/or training. § Experience with qualitative and quantitative program evaluation methods.
Comprehensive understanding of the HIV/AIDS epidemic
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to implement procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship building skills, especially in a cross-cultural environment, and ability to analyze and solve problems, persuade, network and negotiate.
Proven ability to solve problems independently without direct supervision.
Strong time management, multitasking/ task prioritization skills.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required (especially Excel)
Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Foreign language skills preferred.