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  • Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Director Of Business Development Reporting To Chief Programmes Officer (CPO)

    Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Director Of Business Development Reporting To Chief Programmes Officer (CPO)

    Job Description
    1 Reporting to Chief Programmes Officer
    2 Department CPO office
    3 Physical location Amref Health Africa Headquarter, Lang’ata Road
    The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Unit is part of the programme section and provides oversight, systems, support and advice to the organization on all MEL matters in line with the organisation’s vision, mission and strategic priorities and in a manner consistent with its values.
    Job Purpose
    As a key member of the programme section, the Director of MEL will provide leadership and oversight of the Amref corporate MEL framework for all programmes and offices in line with Amref’s strategy and best practices.
    Key Responsibilities

    Technical leadership and management:

    Provide oversight and coordination of the MEL function across Amref Health Africa.
    Nurture a culture of learning and evidence-based project and programme design and management.
    Facilitate and promote the establishment of a vibrant Community of Practice in MEL.
    Line-manage and coach the MEL team at Amref HQ.
    In collaboration with Heads of Programmes and/or Country Director s, matrix manage and coach MEL Managers at country level.

    MEL strategy:

    Lead the continuous updating and further development of the MEL framework in relation to the Amref Health Africa Corporate Strategy 2018-2022

    MEL implementation:

    Coordinate the roll-out and implementation of the MEL framework across the organisation.
    Coordinate the application of corporate performance indicators.
    Lead the continuous development of the corporate indicator bank
    Lead the continuous development of the corporate MEL toolkit,
    Provide oversight over the development and maintenance of the corporate MEL portal on the intranet.
    Provide and present timely, quality reports to the CPO and ExCom on programme and project performance and on programme results generated across the organisation.
    In collaboration with Heads of Programmes and Programme Managers/Directors at country level, test programme models and use the evidence generated to develop capacity statements/track records.
    Coordinate quality assurance of MEL data quality across the organisation and coordinate remedial support where needed.
    Manage (and where necessary commission) corporate level MEL initiatives as and when required (e.g. thematic evaluations, impact studies, strategic reviews, operations research, etc).
    Support grant proposal development by the Business Development and Fundraising teams to ensure that grant proposals have strong MEL frameworks that are able to capture the results generated by grant-funded programmes and projects.

    Capacity development:

    Coordinate the support to Country & Field Offices, ICD, Regional Programmes and E/NA Offices to strengthen their MEL function and ensure compliance with the requirements as articulated in the MEL framework.
    Provide overall coordination of the MEL helpdesk.

    Systems:

    Coordinate and consolidate the provision of input into the continuous development and roll-out of AIMS from a programme and management perspective, to ensure AIMS continues to be aligned with the MEL framework and meets the business requirements of different business functions across the organisation.

    External relations:

    Ensure Amref’s is represented in relevant external MEL networks.
    Monitor current developments in the sector to ensure that Amref’s MEL framework reflects good practice.

    Budget responsibility:

    Develop and manage the overall budget of the corporate MEL team.

    Skills and Competencies
    Essential:

    Strong analytical skills.
    Excellent skills to turn complex data and information into user-friendly reports and presentations for different types of users.
    Ability to listen, lead, influence and build consensus.
    Pragmatic in approach.
    Strong writing skills.
    Strong presentation skills to a range of different audiences (including boards, senior management and MEL practitioners).
    Good skills in analysing complex data-sets using a range of statistical software packages like SPSS and EPI Info.
    Excellent skills in all relevant Microsoft Office packages.
    Fluent in English (spoken and written).

    Desirable:

    Experience in data visualisation.
    Experience in the use of GIS in the analysis of complex data.
    Proficiency in French.
    Academic Requirements:
    Master’s degree in public health, social science, geography, monitoring and evaluation or similar.
    PhD an added advantage.

    Work Experience:

    A minimum of 10 years of experience in MEL of international development, 5 of which in a senior role.
    A minimum of 5 years of experience in the development of corporate MEL framework and monitoring and assessing programme performance at corporate level in large, multi-country organisations.
    A minimum of 5 years of experience in working with an INGO, preferably at regional or corporate level.
    A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing small-medium size teams.
    Experience in operations research.
    Experience in outsourcing evaluation and research initiatives and managing consultants.

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  • Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    POSITION IS PENDING FINAL APPROVAL OF FUNDING FROM THE DONOR.
    PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION FOR KENYAN NATIONALS OR THOSE WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN KENYA. NO EXPATRIATE BENEFITS SHALL APPLY.
    Working under the supervision of the Project Manager, Conserving Natural Capital and Enhancing Collaborative Management of Transboundary Resources in East Africa (CONNECT), the M&E Officer is responsible for the development and implementation of M & E activities related to the project.The M&E Officer will be responsible for the following main duties:

    Monitoring

    Develop a performance monitoring plan (PMP) and other project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning tools in line with USAID requirements, IUCN guidelines and procedures and in consultation with programme team and partners
    Provide technical advice for the development/revision of Theory of Change (TOC) and performance indicators;
    Identifying sources of data, collection methods and resources needed and related cost;
    Coordinate with Implementing Partners (IPs) for collecting data against agreed indicators;
    Engage with IPs to collect and manage essential data of their respective projects;
    Ensure quality of data collected by partners;
    Provide feedback to partners and programme teams on projects’ performance based on monitoring data findings;
    Assist in building capacity of IPs on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E)

    Evaluation

    Develop mid-term and end term evaluation terms of reference
    Assist in developing key evaluation questions
    Assist the Project Manager in designing, coordinating and conducting project evaluations (mid-term and end-line)
    Support the dissemination of evaluation findings
    Assist the Project Manager in providing a management response to evaluation findings and recommendations
    Track the implementation status of evaluation recommendations

    Reporting and Documentation

    Assist the Project Manager in developing progress reports, including quarterly and annual reports;
    Develop and maintain a project database (with updated information and reports)

    Planning

    Assist the Project Manager in project planning and budgeting process, ensuring alignment of annual workplans and budgets to project logical framework and performance plan
    Assist the Project Manager and implementing partners in reviewing project plans during the project planning process
    Ensure quality of data/ statistics in project plans.

    Learning and Sharing

    Assist in developing project learning agenda and questions
    Ensure that lessons and experiences from projects activities emerging are identified, captured and synthesized with a view to sharing knowledge within the project implementation team, implementing partners, within the region and beyond as well as being systematically deployed in delivery of regional policy activities.
    Lead the trainings in application of M&E tools for project staff and implementing partners;
    Support partners, including the EAC, in improving learning and sharing mechanisms in their projects
    Work collaboratively with other relevant programmes/initiatives in the region, as identified by the project, for strengthening integration and cross-learning in programmes;
    Support implementing partners in designing and disseminating research studies by providing relevant input
    Support project critical reflections and distill lessons learnt.

    Other responsibilities:

    Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

  • Research Associate Job – Tax Compliance Project

    Research Associate Job – Tax Compliance Project

    Reporting To: Research Manager
    Start Date: ASAP
    Location: Nairobi
    Duration: 7 Months
    Deadline to Apply: 10th October, 2018
    Eligibility: Position open to local Kenyan hires only.
    Project Summary: The Tax Compliance project is working on research activities with a view to build evidence on effective and sustainable approaches to increase revenue collection and improve tax compliance.
    The studies aim to evaluate innovative solutions to increase tax compliance for small and medium firms and expect that these studies will provide rigorous and independent evidence on the impact of alternative innovations with a view to build evidence on effective and sustainable approaches to increase revenue collection and improve tax compliance.
    Results rising from these studies could then inform the implementation of broader initiatives that would replicate at a larger scale the most successful interventions.
    Position Summary: The Research Associate will be based in Nairobi, Kenya while field visits will be in Nairobi and other select regions. The Research Associate will take a lead role in collecting data in the field, managing a field team, managing large databases, piloting survey instruments and the interventions.
    The Research Associate will work independently and maintain regular communication with the PI. The position requires excellent interpersonal and organization skills. It also requires proficiency with Stata. Familiarity with other data management and statistical packages is a plus.
    The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research.
    Duties

    Assisting in the development and piloting of survey instruments and conducting pre-tests and pilots.
    Coordinate, and occasionally conduct, qualitative and quantitative interviews with selected firms and businesses
    Working closely with partners and liaising between all stakeholders to ensure all project interests are aligned and accounted for.
    Manage relationships with staff at the partner organization, including regular follow-ups and meetings
    Ensuring all data quality protocols are followed including auditing staff and performing regular data checks on collected data
    Design forms for electronic data collection (using Survey CTO) and manage survey data;
    Ensure all aspects of data quality by overseeing the implementation of data quality protocols including daily quality checks and data security and sharing;
    Take a lead on data cleaning, preliminary analysis (as directed by the PI and RM) as well as data management on the project;
    Writing regular progress reports and leading project meetings to ensure deadlines are met.
    Work closely with the Research Manager and Grants Manager in managing donor deliverables and assist with donor reporting and proposal writing for new grants;
    Manage project staff hiring; prepare project staff hiring adverts, work with the HR department on screening and assist in conducting project interviews;
    Maintain regular communication with the Principal Investigators, keeping them updated on the progress. And will also maintain and constantly update the project log;
    Overall finance oversight on the project including financial tracking, reporting and budget management;
    Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

    Job Qualifications

    A Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferable.
    Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative and qualitative skills
    Assertive personality and demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations and government entities
    Demonstrated experience managing research projects required.
    Fluency and excellent communication skills in English
    Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, a team player
    Familiarity with randomized controlled trials.

  • Monitoring, Verification & Reporting Officer

    Monitoring, Verification & Reporting Officer

    Department/Location: Nairobi, Kenya
    Reports To: MV&R Technical Officer
    Type: Regular Full-Time
    Classification: This is a managerial, exempt level position
    Overview:
    IBTCI is seeking a Monitoring, Verification, and Reporting (MV&R) Officer for its project based in Nairobi, Kenya. This position will ensure timely completion of all program verifications throughout Somalia in compliance with the SPSS quality control protocols. This position is open to Kenya nationals only.

    Ensure timely completion of all program monitoring, verifications and reporting in compliance with the project’s quality control protocols.
    Directly supervise Somalia-based third-party monitoring partners.
    Work closely with third-party monitoring partners to ensure all USAID/Somalia Implementing Partners’ data and reports are complete, accurate and consistent.
    Design and develop qualitative monitoring verification tools.
    Collaborate with staff and consultants on qualitative monitoring and verification to provide relevant information for ongoing M&E project activities.
    Prepare and compile MVR reports including the collation and attachment of relevant support documentation.
    Participate in preparation/delivery of USAID quarterly presentations.
    Design/update templates for use by report writers.
    Facilitate training on tools/protocols and MVR processes to field supervisors, team leaders, and monitors

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    Research experience, including writing high-quality research reports and disseminating results to various stakeholders.
    Experience managing field-based staff preferred.
    Prior experience in a remote setting.
    Proven analytical and research skills.
    High level of initiative to innovate and lead in remote and resource-limited settings.
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    Strict attention to detail.
    Proven ability to work well in small teams and with minimal supervision.

    Minimum Requirements:

    At least three years of monitoring and verification experience in a donor-funded, international organization required.
    Demonstrated experience with qualitative methods.
    Strong knowledge of project monitoring, evaluation and verification required.
    Willingness and ability to travel to various project sites in Somalia as needed required.
    Experience with field data collection using the mobile technology required.
    Oral and written fluency in English and Somali required.
    Must have significant experience working in Somalia.
    Strong oral and written communication skills.

    Education: Bachelor’s degree in a social or natural science discipline required.
    Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment with some field work.
    Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.
    Supervisory Responsibility: This position does have supervisory responsibilities.
    Travel: International travel required and may include travel to fragile and/or post-conflict zones.
    Work Authorization: Candidate must be authorized to work in Nairobi, Kenya.
    No phone calls, please. All candidates will be acknowledged, but only final candidates for particular activities will be contacted.
    IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

  • Monitoring & Evaluation Specialists

    Monitoring & Evaluation Specialists

    Job Description

    Captiva International Limited (Kenya) in conjunction with Edsoft consulting(India) have partnered to work on a number of projects across East Africa.
    In an effort to achieve the set objectives, they seek to recruit Monitoring & Evaluation Specialists in the following areas;

    Education
    Health
    Agriculture
    Environment
    Governance
    Gender
    Child security and protection

    Required skills and experience

    Practical experience to conduct project baseline studies, mid-term evaluations, final evaluations, Impact studies and other selected thematicproject studies.
    Ability to support organizations to carry out evaluation audits.
    Experience in the development of the right ToRs for evaluations/studies, and ensuring questionnaires developed are the right ones to collectrequired information of an intervention.
    Experienced to build capacity of M&E practitioners.
    Ability to support organizations or project teams carry out results oriented M&E meetings and conferences.
    Hands-on experience in setting up and implementing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning systems
    Ability conduct project and M&E system audits
    Experience to carry out Data Quality Assessments.

    Education

    Minimum of Bachelors degree in any of the mentioned areas with 5 years experience
    Masters Degree in a related area plus 3 years practical experience

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

    Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

    Scope of Responsibilities.

    Manage monitoring and Evaluation data collection by liaising with the M&E expert and the funded cotton companies/associations staff to ensure that monitoring data is collected, entered and stores.
    Assist the M&E expert in the development of templates for data collection, analysis and indicator verification.
    Assist the M&E expert in designing a standardized report structure in order to meet stipulated reporting obligations at the same time ensuring timely reports of good quality are submitted.
    Assist in analysis of indicator results and in providing feedback to companies/associations project management staff indicating where project activities and interventions are falling short, meeting or exceeding the expected outputs, outcomes and impact.
    Perform quality assurance functions during data collection entry and storage.
    Take part in development of M&E plans with close collaboration with the M&E expert.
    Take part in development and review of data collection tools in liaison with the M&E expert.

    Qualifications.

    University degree in relevant field of study (e.g social science or statistics)
    At least one year of experience working in monitoring and evaluation, including design of systems and tools, data analysis and report writing.
    Strong compture skills
    Excellent data consolidation and reporting skills
    Working knowledge of excel and have experience using database and data analysis software

  • Research Assistants

    Research Assistants

    Location / Workstation: Kenya (Kwale, Nairobi, Embu , Trans-Nzoia, Elgeyo Marakwet and Busia Counties)
    Duration: 1 month fixed contract
    Reports to: Project Coordinator – Vaccine Safety
    Job Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to assist in both quantitative and qualitative data collection.
    Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks

    Travel to field sites and collect and input data to the paper questionnaires as well as mobile data application as required
    Review and edit data to ensure completeness and accuracy of information
    Participate in the development of interview schedules.
    Recruit potential study subjects while adhering to the criteria and introduce to them the study with the objective of obtaining their consent to participate in the study.
    Schedule interviews with study subjects as per the study protocol
    Conduct and record interviews with subjects, in accordance with predetermined interview protocol, data collection procedures and documentation standards
    Maintain field logs and filing systems of data collection activities
    Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
    Prepare materials, supplies /equipment necessary for data collection
    Manage and respond to project related issues as they arise
    Prepare progress reports and attend project meetings as may be required.

    Key Qualifications

    At least 1 year experience in both paper and mobile phone-based qualitative and quantitative data collection
    Experience in Survey data collection (both paper and mobile phone based surveys)
    Experience in conducting Key Informant Interviews and In-depth Interviews.
    Knowledgeable of the Kenya Health system and prior experience working with healthcare facilities
    Excellent computer and data entry skills.
    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
    Ability to maintain cordial public relations through observing meaningful and respectful engagement in the course of field work
    Ability to adhere to all the specified data collection protocols during data collection activities
    Ability to work in a team and to work with minimal supervision
    Certifications, License, Physical Requirements and Other Expertise Required
    Basic qualification in Nursing, Public Health or related clinical training is a requirement.
    Previous experience in data collection (both quantitative and qualitative data) is a pre-requisite
    Ability to live and work in the specified counties
    Technical experience in immunizations and surveillance for Adverse Events Following Immunization is desired

  • Senior Enumerator

    Senior Enumerator

    Job Description

    Function: Support field-level Participant Tracking, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research, assist in all phases of M&E Program
    Job Location: Migori, Lwala
    Contract: Full time, 1 year with opportunity to extend
    Reports to: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator / Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Associate
    About the Job: Village Enterprise is seeking a candidate who will manage enumerators in Lwala, Migori County region to successfully carry out data collection in support of implementation, monitoring, evaluation, adaptation and/or expansion of Village Enterprise programming.
    Candidate will support additional MEL and operations efforts as needed. This is a split, field/office position, requiring ~60% time in the field and ~40% time in the office. A minimum time commitment of one year is required.
    Job Description:
    Directly Manage Enumerator Data Collection: 60%

    Supervise enumerators in the field and provide feedback to the MEL coordinator
    Train enumerators on best practices for data collection, android-based data collection, data collection software, and data collection assignments
    Create enumerator data collection assignments and planned expenses
    Monitor data collection progress, tracking progress at both the enumerator and data-collection activity level
    Collect feedback from enumerators on behalf of the MEL team
    Conduct data quality assessments as assigned by supervisor
    Directly collect data if needed

    Reporting and Communication: 25%

    Submit field activity schedule to supervisor for approval
    Submit weekly enumerator feedback report to supervisor detailing any feedback collected from enumerators during the week
    Submit regular field activity reports to supervisor, including findings from time spent supervising enumerators (i.e., enumerator audits), any inventory needs of enumerators (e.g., rain jackets, helmets, etc.) and other relevant details
    Submit data quality review reports to supervisor if/when tasked with data quality review
    Host weekly meeting with enumerators
    Participate in weekly meeting with direct supervisor
    Participate in quarterly meeting with F&A where the travel stipend tracker is reviewed and updated if needed
    Periodically participate in MEL Team Meetings as requested
    Periodically participate in field staff meetings as requested
    Participate in additional meetings and functions as requested

    Support for MEL Team and Operations: 15%

    Support MEL team trainings for non-enumerator staff
    Assist with data entry including core program data, special research and report data, and attendance data
    Assist with the collection of field-level monitoring data as well as other data collection as and when required
    Support field usage of TaroWorks on android devices, including installing or re-installing the application on phones and troubleshooting issues as needed
    Other MEL tasks as assigned
    Provide support to management team as requested
    Other operations tasks as assigned

    The Senior Enumerator Will

    Have at least one-year experience in household-level data collection
    Possess necessary critical thinking and technical knowledge and skills, including
    Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
    Proficiency with Google Documents, Gmail, and Android applications
    Understand the elements of data quality: consistent, complete, accurate, timely, verifiable, valid
    Critical thinker: able to plan dynamic, budget-optimizing enumerator assignments taking into account data collection needs across program cycles, geography, and language skills of enumerators
    Fluent in Dholuo, Kiswahili and English
    Demonstrate ability to supervise data collection and teams of field workers
    Possess Training and Communication Skills
    Demonstrate ability to communicate key concepts to people with less than Level / Standard 5 education
    Ability to orally communicate issues, problems, and key information
    Ability to write clear, concise memos highlighting issues, problems, and key information
    Experience working as part of a diverse team with the ability to work via email, phone, Skype, and other virtual communications
    Work independently and as part of a team
    Ability to work effectively in a highly independent capacity – self-managing, taking ownership of goals, and developing work plans

  • Consultant – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Analyst – Horn of Africa

    Consultant – Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Analyst – Horn of Africa

    JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUIREMENTS
    As part of its Public Policy Practice, Altai Consulting seeks experienced and knowledgeable candidates for a Consultant position in East Africa, based in Nairobi, to support several large regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning programs. The Consultant will work under the supervision of a Project Director and liaise with relevant partners (mainly aid actors implementing projects funded by the client), assist in the development of logframes and indicators, collect and clean data obtained from partners, assist in preparing reports for the client, analyze the obtained data, participate in selected case studies on specific aspects, gathering, analyzing and drafting conclusions, support partners in their M&E systems design, etc.
    A minimum of 3 years of Experience in international development, monitoring & evaluation and familiarity with logframes is required. Familiarity with issues pertaining to migration, stabilisation and previous experience operating in developing and/or fragile states preferred.
    Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

    Participate in the development of indicators and methodologies for the Monitoring and Evaluation of projects in East Africa;
    Oversee project implementation on a day to day basis, manage teams (international and national) when required;
    Liaise regularly with and provide support to implementing partners;
    Design and maintain project databases;
    Collect information, clean and verify its quality and feed it into a database without error;
    Analyze large quantities of data from varied sources;
    Report writing in English;
    Prepare presentations
    Support Analysts on the day to day delivery of projects;
    Prepare documentation when required by clients or the management of the company;
    Build capacity of team members, client, and/or beneficiaries;
    Others as required.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
    Experience:

    At least 3 years of work experience required, including:
    Experience in international development required
    Experience in M&E required
    Experience in the Horn of Africa required
    Experience in issues related to migration strongly desired
    Experience working and managing interpersonal relationships in challenging environments

    Education:

    Masters’ degree or higher in Economics, International Relations and/or Development, Public Policy or related field (required)

    Analytical skills requirements:

    Excellent analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy (required)

    Communication requirements:

    Adept at report writing and presenting findings
    Excellent written and spoken English required
    Proven experience writing policy papers, assessments, and/or strategic recommendations that require deep analytical capacity

    Other:

    Ability to work with minimal supervision, including prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines;
    Flexible, self-motivated, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently;
    Mature and independent personality with a curious and humble mindset;
    Client oriented;
    Team player;
    Eagerness to travel and discover new cultures & environments;
    Must be available for relocation to Kenya (Nairobi), possibly with periods of work in other Eastern African countries as relevant.

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