Deputy Director, Monitoring, Evaluation And Learning at Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops

Reporting to the Program Director, the incumbent will lead KARP’s strategic information and evaluations portfolio and contribute actively to the use of data to inform program implementation, advocacy and planning. S/he will be responsible for planning, evaluation, monitoring and reporting. The position will oversee KARP’s systems for capturing and analyzing program results to better understand organizational outcomes and impact.

Academic Qualifications and Experience
• A Master’s degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, population studies, public health or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of demonstrated experience designing, and implementing monitoring and evaluation activities for complex public health programs in developing countries.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in USG/PEPFAR & MOH reporting requirements including DATIM and DHIS.
• Excellent skills in MS Excel and Power Point. Experience working with a statistical analysis software (STATA, SPSS, Epi Info or alike) highly desired.
• Experience running EMR systems (especially IQCare).
• Evidence of publication in peer reviewed journals.

DESCRIPTION OF KEY DUTIES

1. Provide overall leadership of strategic information and data demand and use including analysis of KCCB KARP’s contribution to and impact on the national HIV response; development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and evaluations.
2. Provide technical leadership in M&E systems design and implementation, and be responsible for the overall management of Strategic Information;
3. Lead and provide technical inputs to improve and facilitate the delivery of sound technical assistance in M&E;
4. Analyse data sets and technical assessment findings; and develop and monitor work plans;
5. Work closely with the program team to ensure compatibility and coordination within the M&E framework, and consistency with national and donor requirements;
6. Focus on strengthening the M&E system, building capacity of partner sites and staff, and improving alignment and support to host-country M&E systems;
7. Undertake periodic reviews of program M&E systems, and participate in planning M&E system strengthening actions. Provide guidance on information systems for quality assurance, as well as best practices documentation and reporting.
8. Providing inputs in the use of data to inform KCCB KARP’s operational planning processes to ensure cross departmental planning based on available information.
9. Developing innovative strategies to strengthen data collection, monitoring, evaluation, analysis and reporting for various program components.
10. Responsible for leading KCCB KARP’s evaluation activities by generating and providing evidence in priority areas to support improved program implementation and advocacy.
11. Promoting organizational learning arising from KCCB KARP’s evaluation efforts.
12. Developing an evaluation framework and carrying out program impact evaluation and preparing strategic documents/reports.
13. Leading the monitoring & evaluation team in the preparation of various donor reports and ensuring high level of quality and timeliness in reporting.
14. Leading the team to map the needs of partner sites and developing a training curriculum on Monitoring & Evaluation for program sub-recipients.
15. Conducting innovative/operation research in thematic area and preparing report such as cost effectiveness/ efficiency analysis, etc.
16. Disseminating research and program learnings through presentations and publications at national, regional and global levels.
17. In conjunction with Program SMT, undertaking new program development, including the development of concept notes and project/program proposals.
18. Developing strategic direction and work plans (as appropriate) for the Monitoring and Evaluation team and also contributing to KCCB KARP’s organisational strategic planning processes.
19. Working closely with the SMT to establish, maintain and strengthen effective relationships between KCCB KARP and external institutions involved in HIV/AIDS programs, in particular those working in Monitoring and Evaluation, including key government agencies, donor agencies, NGO/civil society partners and research institutions.
20. Participating, as requested by the Program Director, in relevant external committees, partnerships and TWGs.