Job Summary:
The job holder will be responsible for designing, planning, coordinating, implementing, analyzing and reporting of all surveys, surveillance activities, operational research and other assessments. S/he will also be responsible for designing data collection tools, digitizing them on the MEAL system and ensuring the quality data/information is achieved through the system. The Manager will strengthen the capacity of Concern Kenya program team and stakeholders in assessment/survey design, implementation and create a pool of staff able to conduct surveys and assessments produce county profiles and county situational analysis. S/he will also support the generation of evidence through monitoring and evaluation activities to inform lesson learning and adaptive management. Within delegated responsibilities by the supervisor s/he will deputize the Programme Advisor- MEAL in the provision on technical oversight, reporting and supervision of the work of MEL and Accountability Officers.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Programme Support and Survey Management
Planning, designing and implementation of all surveys, surveillance activities and assessments undertaken by Concern across all its sectors of operation
Provide technical support to all programmes (Health & Nutrition, Livelihood, Education, and Governance) in designing survey/ assessment methodologies and survey materials in accordance with the guidelines provided by Concern and government/line ministry collaborators.
Ensure presentation of survey proposal/methodology/results preparation and validation process is done in a timely and proper manner.
Conduct training of the survey teams, supervise data collection and entry, and ensure quality data is collected in all supported assessments and surveys
Lead the survey teams to conduct data analysis and production of draft and final report of the preliminary results in addition to field report
Develop the survey/assessment report in collaboration with MEAL Officers and technical programme team.
Capacity Building, Collaboration and Learning
In conjunction with the technical managers, identify capacity-strengthening needs of program staff and partners; develop training materials and execute capacity building plans on use of digital data gathering, analysis and use of information gathered for evidence based programing
Build and strengthen capacity of staff and various stakeholders in the conduct of surveys/assessments across the sectors – Health and Nutrition, Livelihoods, Education and Governance
Provide technical support and trainings to program teams in collaboration with their respective technical managers, focusing on appropriate approaches and methodologies; conceptual and practical frameworks; Sphere standards and analysis tools for effective and quality delivery of program.
Ensure maximum collaboration with various stakeholders especially line ministries and participate in the development, review and validation of key plans, guidelines, tools and strategies.
Generate credible evidence from analysis of trends and systematic reviews of data generated from monitoring activities and evaluations to inform lessons learning activities; support documentation of learnings as well as the development of learning papers/briefs across the sectors; publish program learnings and best practices in knowledge management series and other forums
Work closely with Communications & Advocacy teams to support dissemination of lessons learned, best practices and programme achievements
Monitoring and Evaluation
Provide technical support to Technical Leads in the development of program log frames, definition the program indicators and verification of program level tool kits
Participation in new programme/strategy development – MEAL specific as well as narrative and financial parts of the program proposals for the country program.
Participate and contribute in the writing of the quarterly, semi-annual and annual program reports
Periodic monitoring of the existing MEAL system to ensure quality data is collected and utilized to support periodic reviews of program performance
Provide supportive supervisory visits to projects and/or partners to monitor implementation.
In liaison with the Programme Advisor- MEAL, support the MEL of sector programs (Livelihoods, Governance, Education, Health, Nutrition and WASH )
Document and disseminate experiences and lessons learned on each of the programme areas to ensure Concern’s profile is raised at national and international levels.
Compile high quality situational analysis, infographics and presentations.
Lead the design of operational research methodology and support implementation and dissemination
Other Duties
Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager
Person Specification
Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:
A bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Economics with a strong statistical focus and survey/surveillance background.
At least five (5) years’ experience in surveillance and surveys (SMART, SQUEAC and LQAS methodologies) and in data management including qualitative and quantitative data analysis for large data sets
Substantial experience in information management, M&E designs, tools and methodologies using digital tools and platforms
Proficiency in statistical software (Epi Info, ENA, SPSS, STATA and ArcGIS) and digital data gathering technologies
Proven competency in ethical principles of research, statistical analysis and complex survey design
Excellent report writing, communication, interpersonal, ToT, networking and coordination skills
Proficient in the use of computer applications (Ms. Office suite)
Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three professional referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as ”Programme Manager-MEAL’ on or before Friday, 24th January 2025. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
Apply via :
nairobi.hr@concern.net