Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Kenya

Position Summary

The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for implementing WWF-Kenya Strategic Plan’s Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) framework with particular focus on supporting Southern of Kenya Landscape (SOK) level MEL. The incumbent will take lead in the development and implementation of performance monitoring and evaluation systems for the Southern of Kenya Landscape. S/he will develop, implement and coordinate MEL activities and events within Landscape; support in monitoring implementation of the institutional strategy at the landscape level; and promote MEL knowledge transfer internally and externally.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plan and system at the landscape level
• Coordinate and facilitate data management and MEL reporting at the landscape level
• Capacity building and provision of technical support to project staff and partners within the landscape on MEL
• Ensure quality routine data collection, collation, verification, analysis and reporting
• Coordinate baseline assessments and performance evaluation of projects
• Support development of MEL frameworks, MEL plans, work plans, standard operating procedures and systems for MEL
• Identify and clarify monitoring and evaluation requirements, including those related to specific project indicators, and update these throughout the life of projects
• Ensures   compliance   of   all   landscape projects   initiatives   with   established   MEL protocols, WWF Network standards, policy frameworks and best practices;
• Maintain and update the overall landscape indicator tracker for facilitating organizational strategic plan reporting;
• Contribute to the preparation of project reporting, according to donor requirements.
• Provide relevant evidence for learning from projects and at landscape level
• Ensure MEL results are used to consistently improve projects results and performance
• Assist in developing effective MEL guidelines and reporting systems;
• Support rollout and implementation of WWF Kenya’s information and knowledge management system
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications and Knowledge  

• University degree in Natural Resources/Environmental Management/ Monitoring, or Evaluation or relevant discipline plus experience in M&E
• Five years of experience in a lead or supporting role on programme/project implementation, MEL methods and approaches within the INGO/NGO or similar sectors
• Considerable knowledge of computerized information system
•  Knowledge in M& E System Design and Implementation at the project cycle
• Experience in use of learning frameworks, use of Stories of Change, participatory video / video testimonies, use of digital apps for MEL, social learning etc.