Consultant - Evaluation For Development at Genesis Analytics

Reference Number

AWE4D071019

Description

We are looking for a MEL consultant in any of our London (UK) or Nairobi (Kenya) offices. The new consultant will lead and participate in teams providing MEL services to a variety of clients, including public sector institutions, donor organisations, corporates, foundations and NGOs. Given the diversity of sectors we work in, this opportunity will provide the new recruit with the ability to expand their experiences or grow a focus area.

Requirements

THE MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING TEAM:

Genesis specialises in MEL in its Evaluation for Development practice area. We believe that rigorous MEL is essential in achieving the global ambitions of development efforts and that, through MEL support, we can maximise the positive social and economic impacts of investments, interventions and policies.

To date, we have provided MEL support in more than 20 countries worldwide, working on projects focused on agriculture; affordable housing; enterprise development, financial inclusion; youth livelihoods; health; renewable energy; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH); private sector development; and, public policy. Our offering includes program, performance and impact evaluation services; impact measurement; and, the design, review and support of MEL systems.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking for a MEL consultant in any of our London (UK) or Nairobi (Kenya) offices. The new consultant will lead and participate in teams providing MEL services to a variety of clients, including public sector institutions, donor organisations, corporates, foundations and NGOs. Given the diversity of sectors we work in, this opportunity will provide the new recruit with the ability to expand their experiences or grow a focus area.

The key areas of responsibility for the new consultant will be to:

• Design, implement and manage evaluations and other MEL assignments on behalf of clients.
• Lead small teams and mentor/provide guidance to junior consultants – develop strategic insights and lead team problem-solving.
• Problem-solving – use skills and experience to break down difficult problems into tractable component parts and identify ways to resolve each component.
• Perform rigorous quantitative and qualitative data analysis
• Prepare clearly thought-out and logically written documents and presentations. This includes reviewing and quality assuring the inputs of junior consultants.
• Travel outside the home country for projects, conferences and other work-related matters.
• Keep abreast of industry developments.
• Build company intellectual property.
• Interact, negotiate, and ensure effective working relationships with clients.
• Undertake new business development – producing proposals, networking, and marketing Genesis Analytics to selected clients. 

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Strong academic background – a minimum of a Postgraduate degree in an analytical field of study.
• Experience in research, monitoring and evaluation a requirement.
• Four or more years of relevant experience and a passion for consulting.
• Experience in agriculture, financial inclusion, youth livelihoods, health, or private sector development an advantage.
• Strong research, analytical and lateral thought processes.
• Excellent English communication and writing skills – ability to communicate at all levels.
• Proficiency in other languages an advantage.
• Advanced computer literacy with excellent proficiency working with MS Office suite.
• Skills in using Stata or other statistical packages an advantage.

QUALITIES: 

• Proactive self-starter, who is able to be assertive
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Evaluative thinking
• Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural and virtual team, as well as the ability to work independently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly numerate
• Entrepreneurial in nature
• Strong relationship management skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise
• Confident networker
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Sound problem-solving and judgement skills
• Professional and confidential approach to dealing with sensitive information
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally