Project M&E Specialist at Palladium International

Project Overview And Role

Building on previous USG investments, CMLAP II will work with county governments and a diverse set of partners to build sustainable measurement, learning, and accountability systems that provide high-quality data and synthesized information for use in health planning, implementation, and decision making in line with the Kenya Health Policy 2012-2030 and Kenya Health Sector Strategic and Investment Plan 2013-2017.

Under the leadership of the Knowledge Management and Communications Specialist, the Project Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for implementing the CMLAP II project M&E plan. The M&E Specialist will work closely with all staff to track project implementation, at cost, time and quality.

S/he will lead the design and implementation of the project's M&E activities, including appropriate methods and data collection tools and instruments. S/he will oversee the implementation of the project's M&E plan including indicator development, indicator reference sheet preparation, and project results reporting. As required, the Specialist will support external evaluation, operational research, and M&E technical assistance activities. S/he will also establish a database for project information and develop protocols to ensure data quality. S/he will ensure adherence to USAID reporting requirements for project data.

The position is based in Nakuru, Kenya. No expatriate or relocation benefits are associated with the position.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the project's M&E Plan / Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP)
• Develop and adapt program monitoring indicators, indicator reference sheets, data collection tools and reporting formats.
• Provide technical leadership in the development and deployment of database / MIS to manage routine program data
• Oversee special studies and evaluations, including baseline, midline and final evaluation. Develop research questions, study protocols, manage field data collection, analyze data and disseminate study findings
• Lead the development and implementation of the annual pulse assessment, data-informed annual work planning checklist and qualitative Index, monitoring of the project sustainability plan and maturity checklist.
• Train CMLAP staff to fulfill their role to collect project data. Monitor data collection processes
• Design and manage a data quality assurance and improvement process
• Participate in identifying and documenting project success stories
• Lead data analysis for routine donor reporting and ad hoc requests; participate in other project reporting. Conduct special analysis for example gender and sustainability.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics or related field; master's or other graduate degree preferred
• Project Management Professional Qualification (PMP)
• 5+ years' experience in an M&E position for a USAID or PEPFAR project
• Demonstrated experience establishing and managing M&E systems, including the staff, electronic system, tools, indicators, etc. to support routine program monitoring
• Demonstrated experience designing and/or implementing approaches to improve data quality within complex programs
• Knowledge of approaches and activities to improve data dissemination and use, including building capacity in data use
• Previous experience conducting evaluation and/or special studies
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis; SPSS / SAS or equivalent
• Appropriate software skills necessary in use of project management software, such as MS Project or equivalent
• Experience developing electronic databases / management information systems (MIS)
• Strong professional writing and professional presentation skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills for high-level policy audiences (writing examples may be required)
• The ability to work well under pressure and skilled in change management and problem solving
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently within Kenya and work under field conditions
• Fluent English and Swahili required.