We are seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Manager who will specifically lead on evidencing the outcome of Justice Defenders’ legal work within Kenya. Primarily, this position will be responsible for producing quantitative and qualitative evidence, identifying what is behind good practice and positive results.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager serves as a member of the in-country Leadership Team, providing insights into organisational performance and trends to inform growth and decision-making. The evidence this role brings will enable Justice Defenders to scale its operations and demonstrate the social and financial case for investment with donors and the general public.
Are you someone who enjoys building effective systems for driving evidence to serve us in the long run? We are looking for a leader with a passion for justice, who wants to play a key role in our fast-growing organisation. Come work with us at this incredibly exciting time for Justice Defenders.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning
Provide expertise in monitoring and evaluation planning and methodology
Provide leadership to our work in building evidence for Justice Defenders’ legal education, training and practice within Kenya and contexts.
Provide oversight of all aspects of our legal education, training and practice indicators.
Set Justice Defenders’ road map for evidence-based decision making.
Implement a data-driven approach, creating a core analytical capability, and building a culture of high commitment to excellence across Justice Defenders.
Day-to-Day Monitoring and Evaluation Activities
Design and Implement monitoring systems and tools
Developing data collection tools
Monitor country office activities, outputs and progress towards anticipated results
Work with data platforms, databases and select technologies to capture and organize data
Train staff in monitoring and evaluation processes and provide ongoing coaching
Conduct and/or provide support towards data quality assessments
Analysis and Reporting
Determining data analysis procedures and use of quantitative or qualitative analysis tools
Cleaning, sorting, categorizing and organizing data
Analysing quantitative and/or qualitative data and summarizing findings
Drive the production of engaging dashboards and reports for internal and external stakeholders
Ensure our use of data is aligned with our values and honours those we work alongside
Knowledge Management
Provide mentoring and training within our team, and create a nurturing environment that encourages the growth and development of colleagues in their work relating to evidence
Contribute to organisational learning processes
Convene communities of practice and other organizational learning practices
Track best practices in monitoring and evaluation
YOUR PROFILE
We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills, competencies and experiences:
Background in evidence/data quality control and data analysis
Recognised track-record in building evidence / monitoring and evaluation (ideally within a law firm or criminal justice organisation)
Experience of setting up and leading high performing teams
Advanced skills in qualitative and / or quantitative methodologies and analysis (and use of relevant analysis tools such as MaxQDA, Nivivo, R, STATA etc)
Outstanding written output and the ability to produce documents in a timely manner and with eye for detail
Strong interpersonal skills and alignment with the values of Justice Defenders
Ideally expertise in monitoring legal practice, possibly as part of a law firm
Apply via :
justicedefenders.bamboohr.com
