Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - EFL Project at Voluntary Service Overseas

About the job

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develops and implements a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework that will enable the EFL project and VSO Kenya to effectively implement activities, measure results and the impact of its work
• Develop M&E plans, define project indicators, and collect and review monitoring data in line with the projects and VSO's global M&E framework, core programme areas, core approaches, global products and donor requirements.
• Lead and contribute to impact assessment using qualitative and quantitative methods and other mixed methods.
• Monitor field activity implementation by staff and partners, support data collection and knowledge generation within the Education Programme.
• Ensures the integrity and quality of data in support of the EFL Project and support Volunteering for Development Grant and other projects.
• Ensure that funding proposals integrate robust M&E plans and communications strategies.
• Actively supports projects design, business pursuit and knowledge management initiatives

Reporting and Communication

• Develops and implements a reporting and communication strategy for EFL project in VSO Kenya that enables evidence-based reporting, higher visibility and strategic positioning in the development sector.
• Proactively demonstrates the value of M&E data by generating insightful analytical reports that add value to projects and VSO's interpretation of that data and results.
• Lead and support the project team in gathering evidence of change, reporting and use learning to adapt, improve and advocate for change.
• Interpret outcomes of implementation through data or other evidenced-based sources and provide program recommendations as needed.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy and reporting framework.
• Provide technical assistance in the development of internal and external communications materials.
• Lead in consolidating and submission of global MEAL reports

Capacity building

• Capacity building of staff, volunteers and partners in M&E, Reporting and communication
• Provides technical advice and support to programme, office staff, volunteers and partners where necessary, in communications and monitoring and evaluation.
• Supports internal and external peer review processes to provide technical quality assurance of VSO M&E initiatives.

Knowledge management

• Promotes learning agendas, collaboration, adaptive programming, and knowledge management activities.
• Contributes to growing VSO's body of evidence for quality programming and Communications channels.

Desired Skills and Experience

• A result- driven individual with substantial qualifications in monitoring and evaluation.
• social sciences, development studies/economics, communications or education.
• A minimum of 4 years' experience and progressive responsibility working in M&E, Communications and Reporting for donor funded development programmes such as DFID, USAID, EU, Ford Foundation, Open Society.