Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator at Moving the Goalposts Kilifi (MTGK)

Reporting to: Program and Advocacy Manager

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to support the program team in monitoring, tracking progress, and measuring the impact of all programs and further support the senior management team in tracking the execution of the strategic plan and the results thereof.

Main Roles and responsibilities:

1. Strategy implementation:
   1. Develop and coordinate the implementation of MTG’s M&E Framework
   2. Project Management: Support the development of appropriate tools for each project
   3. Development and management of M&E department budget (monthly, quarterly and annual).
   4. Update the organization’s progress monitoring tools on a monthly, quarterly basis and annual basis
2. Data Quality management:
   1. Conduct periodic data quality checks and audits;
   2. Design and review relevant data collection tools;
   3. Collate and analyze data for reports and produce a systematic and analytical progress report to guide management in decision-making.
   4. Ensure that the M&E databases and tools, and indicators are updated routinely and systematically and aligned to deliver donor deliverables and MTG strategic goals/objectives
   5. Prepare information to respond to senior management or donor data queries in an accurate and timely manner.
   6. Review existing data collection and management systems in order to identify gaps and opportunities that inform MEL technological innovations.
3. Research:
   1. Support research development and implementation;
   2. Contribute to the production of research reports and publications;
   3. Present findings and evidence to the program team
   4. Participate in the preparation and implementation of special studies (e.g. baseline, impact evaluation, mid-term review)
   5. Collate data to support advocacy work
4. Reporting:
   1. Responsible for the development and submission of quality M&E departmental reports
   2. Review of donor reports prepared by the project officer to review the accuracy of data, and timely submission to the respective coordinator;
   3. Ensure M&E departmental compliance to reporting and budgeting timelines;
   4. Development of the organization’s annual reports and publications
   5. Document lessons, case studies, and success stories of Inclusion in MTG’s activities/programs
   6. Preparing and maintaining minutes of M&E department meetings
   7. Oversee filing and management of departmental records and documents.
5. Capacity Building:
   1. Provide assistance to project officers in the application of various Monitoring and Evaluation concepts and tools on a need basis.
   2. Develop material and conduct training on Monitoring and Evaluation concepts and principles for MTG staff and volunteers
6. Staff Management
   1. Supervision of staff M&E staff.
   2. In liaison with the HR Manager, carry out an appraisal of staff under your leadership.
   3. In liaison with the HR Manager, develop a departmental capacity development plan for training the staff
   4. in specific aspects of monitoring and evaluation
7. Resource mobilization:
   1. Provide input of data, lessons, research, and best practice to the respective coordinators, PAM, and
   2. Executive Director in the development of concepts and proposals.

Skills & Experience:

1. Research & report writing skills
2. Statistical and data analysis skills and ability to use tools such as SPSS, Kobo Collect, Advanced Excel and Microsoft Power Bi
3. Training & capacity building skills
4. Planning and Resource mobilization skills
5. Good communication skills (oral & written)
6. Ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
7. High proficiency in computer knowledge

Requirements:

1. A degree in social sciences or statistics
2. Postgraduate certificate/diploma in M&E