Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at John Snow Inc (JSI)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The M&E Manager will be the point person in country for project M&E, with a focus on M&E of grantees implementing in country.
• S/he will provide support, which includes, but is not limited to:
• Planning, Data Management and Reporting
  • Ensure thorough familiarity with grant awards scope of work and M&E requirements for a portfolio of up to 7 grantees in Kenya § Technical assistance to grantees in development and implementation of work plans and sub –partners’ management & monitoring plans.
  • Support grantees in development and implementation of M&E plans, M&E tools and systems to track project outputs and outcomes in coordination with the US-based M&E leadership
  • Provide technical assistance to grantees for timely and accurate indicators’ reporting using the Grants Management Database (Salesforce)
  • In coordination with US-based Deputy Director of M&E and Data Manager, use project-specific M&E tools and processes to track project and grantee outputs and outcomes
  • Present findings, progress, goals, problems and other relevant information to the Deputy Director of M&E and in regular staff calls and/or meetings.
  • Lead in preparation, review, and dissemination of project reports, results and lessons learned.
  • Participate in project evaluation activities, including gathering feedback on grantee activities and programs from beneficiaries and stakeholders through focus groups, site visits, and M&E data.
• Grantee Capacity Strengthening
  • Establish the M&E capacity needs for grantees through organizational capacity assessments and take charge of tasks related to the M&E-related organizational capacity development
  • Provide training and technical assistance to grantees’ staff on project database reporting requirements and procedures
  • Conduct monthly site visits and routine data quality assessments with grantees to boost the M&E capacit
  • Participate in the development of M&E-related training curricula, other tools and materials for technical events such as assessments, workshops and trainings
  • Cultivate good communication with grantees’ staff to ensure reports and data submitted is timely, complete and accurate. Coordination § Lead liaison in coordination between the DREAMS IC, Government and other USG & Non-USG implementing partners to establish effective working relations, build synergy and mitigate duplication of resources
  • Participate in relevant technical fora, including thematic technical working groups and task forces organized by the government arms and other implementing partners
  • Support coordination for project activities including launches, workshops and meetings in-country
  • Carry out other relevant tasks as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s Degree (Health Information Management / Public Health Epidemiology or Statistics or similar field) preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience working in USG-funded HIV projects, PEPFAR funding and reporting and public health programs.
• Minimum three years’ experience in research, evaluation, program design, program management, advocacy, and/or health communications; experience working with multiple grantees desirable.
• Demonstrated interest in and experience in organizational or individual capacity building and/or training. § Experience with qualitative and quantitative program evaluation methods.
• Comprehensive understanding of the HIV/AIDS epidemic
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to implement procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship building skills, especially in a cross-cultural environment, and ability to analyze and solve problems, persuade, network and negotiate.
• Proven ability to solve problems independently without direct supervision.
• Strong time management, multitasking/ task prioritization skills.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required (especially Excel)
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Foreign language skills preferred.