Regional M&E Coordinator SPARK M & E Coordinator (Kenyan Nationals only)

Regional M&E Coordinator Job Responsibilities
Generic Responsibilities
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Support and contribute to the development and implementation of M&E systems, including M&E SOPs, guidance and tools within the region
Participate and advise on programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design and budgeting for M&E
Support programme staff in planning for and executing M&E best practises, including data collection methodology & tools, data management, analysis and usage
Support the implementation, dissemination and use of evaluations, reviews, assessments and monitoring data in programme development, adjustment or review
Contribute to organisational learning through supporting specific analysis, lessons learned and reports in the region
Capacity building and training of M&E and programme staff on M&E technical and conceptual areas
Advise and support M&E and programme staff (regional & country office) in executing M&E plans and utilizing systems
Contribute to the design of M&E staffing structure and resourcing, including collaboration with programme staff to identify and plan for M&E needs
Liaise with and advise country office, regional and head office M&E Staff.
Specific Responsibilities
Support the roll out and implementation of NRC M&E frameworks, plans and standardization of data collection methods, tools, templates and guidelines; regionally and at country office levels
In collaboration with regional programme and core competency advisors, support deployment and use of M&E guidance and tools for primary programming sectors in the region
Work with countries and support in monitoring of project activities, ensuring that activities are carried out as planned or adapted to changed circumstances
Support countries in the region with tools and appropriate methodologies for assessments of beneficiary needs, so that results are actionable and easily communicated
Support the evaluation of projects including mid-term, final or impact project evaluations, ensuring that activities are effectively and responsively addressing beneficiary needs
Provide hands-on technical assistance to country offices in the region by contributing technical inputs to or reviewing M&E components of project proposals
Contribute actively to an M&E learning community within NRC, support efforts to enhance M&E systems and standards across the organization
Coordinate with M&E staff at HQ, other regions and peer organization in developing best practices, facilitate lessons learned and coordination
Consolidate output and outcome data from programme reports to inform NRC reporting. Map capacity building needs in the region and support training of programme and M+E support staff on M+E technical and conceptual areas
Support M&E and programme staff in implementation of mobile data collection system and other initiatives within the region.
Qualifications for the Regional M&E Coordinator Job
University degree preferably in statistics, operations research, quantitative analysis, public policy, economics, or other social science fields, with advanced training in rigorous empirical research and evaluation methodologies
Experienced professional with a minimum of 8 years working at a senior level of M&E design and implementation.
Experience required in contemporary qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method evaluations involving major international donor programs
Thorough familiarity with principles and current approaches to M&E using both quantitative and qualitative methods
Demonstrated significant experience in monitoring and evaluation for large and complex programs, providing specific, sound, and rigorous M&E technical assistance
Extensive experience in developing baseline research, logic models, data collection and analysis, mid-term evaluation, and outcome evaluation
Understanding of donor expectations and trends in M&E
Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods
Solid experience of work with windows based computer software, SSP, GIS, excellent at excel and use of Digital
Data Gathering (DDG) technology
Experience in conducting M&E activities in highly insecure context and for programme using community based approach (including data collection, statistical analysis, qualitative research, outcome monitoring and dissemination of results)
Experience in designing survey and research tools, organizing and delivering training workshops, managing community mobilization and advocacy activities for local non-governmental organizations
Ability to work closely with field based national staff and experience in various staff training
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Education level College / University, Bachelor’s degree
Personal qualities
Planning and delivering results
Coping with change
Working with people
Handling insecure environments
Language English
We offer
Duty station: Nairobi Contract period: 12 Months with possibility of extension Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Nairobi.
Miscellaneous info Travel: Some travelling must be expected
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