Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor

 Summary Of The Position

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the project monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes, and impacts. They will lead the analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement, and overall data management, including health systems audit, monitoring, and learning.

The candidate will guide reporting processes amongst Technical Staff and consolidate project reports, and promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learned. S/He will support all the technical staff in MEL functions and will manage any other staff working in the project. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful activity award and USAID approval.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with Chief of Party (COP) and the project team to ensure that MEL deliverables as per donor requirements are met
• Oversee the baseline, midline and final project evaluation
• Lead the project research and learning agenda and ensure dissemination of generated research findings
• Oversee the MEL framework (including reporting) development and implementation
• Ensure data quality assessments and audits are done
• Conduct regular visits to project sites to provide technical assistance and ensure proper monitoring of project activities
• Provide direct coaching and reinforcing capacity of all staff under MEL section including documentation
• Represent the project at national and county including technical working groups, communities of practice, conferences, workshops, and meetings.
• Ensure gender transformative approaches are incorporated in the project

Key Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as mathematics, statistics, informatics, biostatistics, information systems or a related field with knowledge/skills of Geographical Information Systems and information technology
• At least ten years of experience leading monitoring and evaluating activities for complex projects in developing countries.
• Demonstrated experience in providing technical support, setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance as per the objectives of this activity (e.g., performance against each result area) and in the application of statistical methods and database management.
• Demonstrated experience developing performance indicators, assessing and tracking data quality, data management, and/or training in performance management topics.
• Demonstrated experience training/facilitating workshops with several types of stakeholders on M&E topics; proven ability to distill complex information down to useable and understandable information for stakeholders.
• Experience developing and implementing performance monitoring plans.
• Strong knowledge of USAID rules and regulations around M&E and familiarity with USAID’s approach to project management.
• Exceptional technical skills in data management, MEL, survey design, mapping and/or assessment required.
• Exceptional skills in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office software and data analysis software, such as SPSS or Stata.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills and ability.
• Must be professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English
• Nationals of Kenya and especially women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Requirements

• Complete and current resume demonstrating the candidate’s qualifications and experience
• Minimum of three current references (provide name and contact information of each reference).