Jobs for Monitoring & Evaluation Manager in Nairobi Kenya May 2014
Monitoring & Evaluation Manager (Nairobi, Kenya)
Closing date: 28 May 2014
About the role
As part of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team, and reporting to the M&E Specialist, the M&E Manager will play a leading role in the implementation of the M&E Strategy, including coordination of M&E resources to ensure efficient administration of all surveys, data collection for reporting and other qualitative and quantitative activities.
The M&E Manager will have three full time direct reports, covering both Nairobi and Pretoria hubs. The position may be based in either Pretoria or Nairobi depending on the location of the successful candidate.
Key responsibilities:
- Management of the implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Strategy for Australia Awards as outlined in the approved Strategy document
- Coordinate the overall work of M&E Officers (Pretoria and Nairobi) to ensure delivery of activities planned in the annual plan
- Manage and quality assure the production of statistical country reports and the overall monthly statistical report on Award figures
- Oversee data management in the Scholar Database to ensure M&E Officers are keeping the data updated and of high quality
- Assist the M&E Specialist in overseeing the implementation of M&E studies. Studies planned for 2014 include the annual outcomes study and cluster studies
- Draft data collection tools, conduct analysis of data (both qualitative and quantitative data) and contribute to report writing for M&E studies and formative assessments
- Perform analysis of periodic survey data and draft corresponding reports
- Participate in re-engineering of M&E systems with a view to achieving maximum efficiency and quality in analysis of data and reporting. This includes the annual review process of the M&E Strategy
- Mentor and guide the M&E Officers on all M&E activities
- Attend all management meetings
- Travel within the African continent, often at short notice, in particular to support and/or carry out the implementation of M&E activities
- Contribute to strategic planning and reporting including the Annual Plan, 6 Monthly Reports and Exception Reporting as required, including preparation of draft material on Monitoring & Evaluation activities for review by the M&E Specialist
About You
Selection criteria
- Master’s degree (preferred), minimum Bachelors (Honours) in Evaluation, Social Science or related field (highly desired). Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area coupled with a minimum of five years of experience in a similar role may be acceptable;
- Experience in the field of monitoring and evaluation, preferably with exposure to donor funded programs;
- Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to prepare data collection instruments, analyse and summarise data and interpret results for the benefit of program improvement;
- 3-5 years’ experience in working with and managing large databases;
- Evidence of superior written and verbal communication skills including demonstrated report writing skills;
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Microsoft Office and computer skills to an advanced level, in particular excel.
How to apply:
If you are interested, please visit www.grminternational.com/jobs and attach your CV and statement of claims.
The statement of claims will have to address each of the selection criteria as stated above. Please note that without the statement of claims, your application will NOT be considered.
South Africans are highly encouraged to apply.
Only applicants with the permit to work in South Africa will be considered.
Only qualified candidates will be notified of the outcome of their application .