Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Assistant at Child Fund International

Required Experience and Education

• Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, Knowledge Management, Information Technology, Project Planning and Management or Applied Statistics with specialized training in monitoring and evaluation from a recognized University. A Bachelor’s degree in the same area will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 1-3 years of supporting the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation of projects/programs in the development sector/non-profit preferably in multiple locations i.e. counties.
• Working experience with international NGOs with a focus on child programming.
• Experience in building capacity / coaching of individuals or teams, in M&E system design, tool development digital data collection, quality checking, analysis, reporting.
• Proven skills in statistical analysis and data visualisation using Excel, Power BI, Nvivo, DHIS2, ODK/Kobocollect, CSPro, SPSS, STATA.
• Good written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
• Ability to work independently under pressure and short deadlines

Primary Responsibilities

Results Based Monitoring and Evaluation

• Support the development and review of WCCP detailed implementation plan, workplans, M&E framework and indicator performance tracking templates, data collection tools, participant databases and oversee quality implementation of M&E activities to meet ChildFund standards.
• Monitor and report the status and progress of program performance indicators and budget expenditures.
• Conduct process and outcome monitoring to assess quality of activity implementation, routine data quality audits and document field visit reports and action plans.
• Providing support during internal/external reviews, evaluations and lessons learned activities.
• Coordinate various evaluations, assessments and reviews including assistance on the recruitment of Research assistants, data collection, analysis and reporting among others.
• Develop and maintain Dashboard in Microsoft Excel to reflect on progress of program and financial performance.

Capacity Building and Support

• Support in the assessment of the WCCP staff and volunteers’ capacity in various aspects of monitoring evaluation and learning.
• Provide training, mentoring and coaching to WCCP staff and volunteers on MEL processes and activities.

Management Information system

• Support in the ensuring the CAMEL management information system is up to date and used in running in all reporting requirements for the program.
• Ensure all users of the systems are supported to input data, visualize and report effectively.
• Troubleshoot for all systems users and report any issues to the MEL Manager.
• Facilitate capacity building sessions for new users and refresher trainings for other existing system users of the Management information System (MIS).
• Work with the IT Officer to ensure all users are equipped with functional smart phones and tablets for use in data collection and reporting on CAMEL DHIS2 platform.
• Navigate the MIS to check on encoded data, generate MIS reports, provide feedback to users, and share with relevant persons for utilization.

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Provide support in the preparation of routine internal program progress reports
• Support the documentation of WCCP program best practices and lessons learnt through various learning products such as Case studies, Human Interest stories and Success stories.
• Take an active role in ensuring that staff are compliant in uploading data and reports into SharePoint and other relevant online systems and maintain such database systems.
• Work with project staff to promote learning culture and ensure learning is shared across field site offices and other implementing partners.
• Participate and contribute to partnership meetings and advocacy forums in the counties to represent the interest of WCCP and ChildFund.
• Support the monthly staff meeting, quarterly review meetings to discuss progress, challenges and lessons learnt informed by M&E data.
• Any other duties as maybe assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

ChildFund’s Core Competencies

• Teamwork: the ability to work effectively and collaborate with others; values and respects individual differences.
• Communication: demonstrates empathy and tact when communicating with others and uses a storytelling approach when appropriate.
• Results orientation: gets things done; takes proactive steps to achieve organizational goals and quality standards.
• Decision making: uses good judgement, critical thinking, and non-traditional ways to evaluate problems and opportunities; reflects and innovates to improve decisions and outcomes.
• Resilience: thrives and grows in rapidly changing, demanding, and complex environments.
• Digital literacy: adopts and champions new technology to relevant contexts, stays aware of technological trends and embraces technological solutions to business challenges.

Other Required Competencies

• Prior experience rolling out a management information system and support to users will be added advantage.
• Organized and able to manage own time under guidance and direction from line-manager.
• Previous working experience in Lake Region Economic Bloc