Deputy Director Monitoring & Evaluation at Communications Authority of Kenya

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Research and develop draft projects Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework to facilitate implementation of M&E activities and related project post-implementation initiatives
• Facilitate Fund project Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities in line with the requirement of Public Investment Management (2019) guidelines
• Facilitate Fund project post-evaluation activities in line with the requirement of Public Investment Management (2019) guidelines
• Review Fund project Monitoring & Evaluation and Post-implementation report to Management, USAC and the Board
• Undertake review of reports on post-project implementation data to inform the development of Universal Service Fund Strategy and implementation plans
• Review proposed inputs into the development of strategies for community engagement
• Participate in the implementation of community engagement activities in line with the approved stakeholders and community engagement strategy
• Participate in Fund Project Implementation Committee and procurement activities
• Analyze reports on post-project evaluation data to inform the development of Fund Project proposals and concept notes
• Provide input in the development of Fund Project budget estimates and procurement plans
• Review proposed Fund project pre-feasibility proposals
• Participate in baseline surveys to inform the development of project proposals for approval
• Facilitate collection of levies from licensees as per the provisions of the law
• Undertaking supervisory role as may be assigned

Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:

• A minimum period of ten (10) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in a supervisory role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale turnkey ICT projects is desired
• Bachelors Degree in ICT, Applied & Physical Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Business related studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Masters degree in ICT, Applied & Physical Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Business related studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution

Key Competencies and Skills

• Proficiency in IT
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Project management skills
• Mentoring, coaching, and leadership skills
• Attention to detail
• Project Management skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills