Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at Leonard Cheshire Disability

Purpose of the job

The Regional Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager will be responsible for guiding the development and implementation of the overall M&E framework of LCD East and Northern Africa Region (ENAR) programme but with 90% of his/her time on the DFID funded Girls Education Challenge (GEC) project in Kenya. The other 10% of the time will be providing MEL oversight for the projects in Uganda and Tanzania. 
The GEC component entails developing the data management systems and tools and overseeing data quality assurance and data protection. Ensure project staff and project partners are trained and implementing rigorous data monitoring processes and regularly reporting.

The MEL manager will be responsible for the coordination and relationship management of external evaluators for the timely implementation of extensive baseline, mid-line and end-line evaluation also including; managing internal review meetings with partners and stakeholders, conducting regular monitoring activities and ensuring timely quarterly and annual reporting. The MEL manager will be required to identify key learning for the project and the Inclusive education model and disseminate the learning internally and externally in the appropriate formats.
This is a fixed term position, currently ending in March 2022.

Key responsibilities
Girls Education Challenge (90%)

• Lead the implementation of the project GEC M&E framework
• Lead in preparing quarterly and any other GEC related reports
• Work closely with the Learning Impact and Quality Manager LCD HQ to ensure data management systems and processes and quality assurance in Kenya is consistent with overall organisation systems and evaluations and learnings are shared effectively with the organisation
• Procurement, coordination and relationship management of the external evaluators to develop the learning assessment tools and conduct research within the fund managers requirements for the key evaluation points baseline, mid-line and end-line.
• Oversee the development of a robust data management system and tools that support the project activities and log frame
• Oversee data collection, analysis and dissemination of routine monitoring and reporting of data, particularly for quarterly and annual donor required reports
• Ensure processes for data quality assurance and data protection are in place and monitored including for the project partner organisations
• Develop creative and participatory internal monitoring evaluation methods including the project beneficiaries (especially children) in the design and implementation.
• Provide technical support and build the M&E capacity of project staff, partners,, local organisations and primary stakeholders
• Undertake regular field visits to project sites to support the implementation of the M&E framework
• Inform, coordinate and join external supervision and evaluation missions as necessary
• Plan for regular opportunities to identify lessons learned and implications for the project’s next steps
• Act as a focal person for coordinating information request and documentation of best practices for internal and external sharing.
• Coordinate and organize for the Project Steering and Evaluation Committee meetings and document and share proceedings
• Guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with project staff and primary stakeholders
• Direct Line Management of the GEC MEL Officer and dotted line management for the Partner MEL Officers where applicable.
• Participate and contribute to the LCD MEL forum
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required by the Line Manager.

Other Projects (10%)

• Provide guidance, including capacity building, to the Project M & E Officers and partners.
• Make inputs into relevant reports and documents where M & E knowledge is required.
• Develop Terms of reference for Baseline and Endline Activities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Qualifications

• Educated to a Masters level in a relevant discipline or equivalent

Essential Other

ï‚· Experience of:

o Excellent knowledge of designing, developing and implementing evaluative frameworks and systems for the purposes of impact analysis.
o Excellent knowledge of M&E methods, the logical framework approach and other strategic planning strategies for demonstrating impact
o Demonstrable experience in quantitative and qualitative, participatory research methods and conducting field work
o Data analysis using Excel, SPSS or equivalent programme applying statistical methods and Qualitative software such as Nvivo where applicable
o Experience of writing and presenting reports to senior management and key stakeholders.

1. Relationship management and coordination between a wide range of internal and external stakeholders for evaluation and learning purposes.
2. Experience of delivering programme evaluations with an understanding of programme management and working to set deadlines and fixed parameters and budgets.
       o training others in M&E development and implementation

ï‚· A solid understanding of international development with a focus on disability and / or gender issues
ï‚· Willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders
ï‚· Excellent written English and computer skills
ï‚· A genuine interest in, and commitment to, the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire Disability

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of working in an international development organisation
• Experience of working in the NGO sector
• Knowledge of working in the field of disability

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE
Technical Competencies

• Experience of M&E development and project cycle management
• Experience of data quality and data analysis using SPSS
• Experience in qualitative data collection methods and analysis
• Experience of compiling accurate reports for submission to external stakeholders.
• Experience of building the capacity of partners

General Competencies

• Experience of working with Excel and Word to produce financial and narrative information in clear formats
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Extremely well organised and able to coordinate and prioritise varied activities
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A flexible team player, able to work both proactively and supportively with different levels of staff
• Able to work on own initiative
• High levels of personal integrity and commitment
• Ability to manage donor compliance

LCD Competencies

• Communication: Communicate regularly and effectively with people at all levels within and outside LCD
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrate an understanding of the broader perspective when developing plans for achieving LC Disability’s long-term objectives. Place the customer first
• Focusing on Outcomes: Use all available information to measure progress against targets, and take action to achieve results
• Making Effective Decisions: Create clarity for others, and make successful decisions by evaluating priorities, options and recommendations
• Putting the Customer First: Regularly review customer satisfaction and service levels and identify areas for improvement. Actively build good relationships with customers
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Influence others through your contribution and positive attitude and create a high performing team
• Innovation: Identify potential in new ideas and situations to improve LCD’s performance. Positively promote new ways of working to colleagues, volunteers and staff in an effective manner