ABOUT THE ROLE
The Technical Lead MELK will be the primary person coordinating the development and implementation of a comprehensive organizational M&E and Knowledge Management system to enhance TJN-A’s impact monitoring, quality control and evaluation to improve organizational learning, results delivery and accountability at the various levels of TJN-A’s work. The Technical MELK will be dedicated to the responsibilities of: designing and supporting a functional Knowledge Management (KM) and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system including; M&E framework, M&E Plan and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), liaising with different partners and TJNA members to meet their specific MEAL needs.
The position will be based at the TJN-A secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, facilitate, and grow practices and processes to MEL and knowledge management efforts are regularly shaping strategy and informing decision-making within Secretariat and the network more broadly
Develop, manage, and implement Monitoring and Evaluation Framework based on the Strategic Plan, utilizing realistic, time-bound, and demand-driven metrics
Design and manage implementation of a knowledge management strategy and framework collaboratively with staff
Guide and coordinate inputs for logical frameworks and theories of change for proposals, reports, strategy, and other publications
Generate results information for major reporting cycles, proposals, and publications including narrative for M&E sections
Champion a culture of result-based management, participatory planning, and learning within TJNA
Create collaborative tools to facilitate sharing of ideas that are of use to colleagues, Members, and other partners communities
Support the development of reporting mechanism including overseeing data quality and reporting
Design and implement MEL/KM tools, templates, methodologies, and manuals that balance data quality, network capacity, and participation
Prepare quarterly monitoring reports and regular consolidated progress reports for the Management including identification of problems, causes of potential bottlenecks in implementation and providing recommendation;
Act as a resource person and contact to other monitoring and evaluation stakeholders within the constituency;
Guide implementing partners in preparing their progress reports in accordance with approved reporting formats;
Any other relevant duties that may be assigned
Key Accountability Areas
Knowledge Management: Documentation and sharing of best practices
Monitoring & Evaluation: System Development Support and Reporting
Management Information System
Performance planning and review with TJN-A members and partners
Professional Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation and or Project Planning and Knowledge Management is a must.
Possession of a master’s degree in Economics, Social Science, Public Policy, Economic Governance, International Relations, Development Studies is an added advantage.
Required Competencies & Experience
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience, with donor funded monitoring and evaluation systems;
Knowledge of logical framework and results framework planning and evaluation methodologies, and the ability to coach and train others in their use
Excellent use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as web browsers
Strong IT knowledge and background with experience in database management preferred;
Previous experience in creating and managing surveys, assessments and evaluations; using ICT preferred;
Excellent written/oral communication skills ;
Ability to identify, obtain and analyze information from a variety of sources;
Proven experience working in various contexts and with colleagues from different countries, especially to show demonstrated skills in creating relationships, building capacity, and empowering staff and Members
Fluency in English required and French preferred
