Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager at Chemonics International

Principal duties and responsibilities

• Implement the programmatic MEL Framework
• Oversee the implementation of the MEL approach and plans, including data collection, storage, analysis, validation, and use.
• Develop tools and guidance necessary to implement the monitoring and evaluation plan.
• Liaise with partners and grantees to ensure effective implementation of their monitoring and evaluation plans and coordination of key activities, providing direct capacity building support to grantees where needed.
• Create and deliver a plan to train staff and grantees on MEL system operations, collection methods, and tools to ensure a high level of data quality.
• Collect and disseminate lessons learned on 'what works' during project implementation.
• Perform data analyses, generate reports of findings, and create visuals using the Aktek iO IMS platform to contribute to reporting requirements and project communications products.
• Plan for and supervise intermittent light-touch evaluations to identify stories of change, collect and disseminate lessons learned, and share successes during project implementation.
• Support the development and use of theories of change and theories of action for the RISA programme and for grantees.
• Carry out periodic review and revision of the MEL framework and associated MEL plans, theories of change, and capacity building plan for the programme and grantees as appropriate.
• Develop stories of change capturing grantee successes (in-line with LogFrame) drawing on monitoring, evaluation and research data as needed.
• Work closely with the Team Leader and Chemonics UK's MEL team assigned to RISA to ensure a consistent approach across all activities.
• Design and deliver workshops covering: Useful Theories of Change, LogFrame reviews, Sense-making, as well as broader reflection, learning, and ‘what works’ discussion.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to explain MEL system, engage them in workshops, and share results and learning
• Oversee the RISA portal on the Aktek iO platform in collaboration with the MEL Associate working with the platform.
• Supervise MEL consultants' engagement as needed.

Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in social sciences or a related field, or comparable experience
• Significant experience in designing MEL programmes, with a substantial background in adaptive and qualitative MEL methods.
• Experience and comfort with developing and drafting case studies and/or stories of change
• Experience and comfort with theory of change design and use
• Experience and comfort with drafting MEL analysis and reporting in client-facing documents.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating pause-and-reflects and supporting learning identification and use.
• Experience in building MEL capacity of staff and/or partner organisations.
• Confidence in engaging with key programme stakeholders.
• Familiarity with FCDO and/or UK government reporting and data quality requirements preferred.
• Fluency in English (speaking, writing, and reading)
• Experience working in a number of the RISA countries identified.
• Necessary computer, database, statistical software, and analytical skills, particularly in issues related to monitoring and evaluation.
• Direct experience in a multi-country regional programme platform including compiling research and indicator data from multiple sources preferred.
• Right to work in Kenya, with ability to travel to other RISA countries