Monitoring, Evaluation, Research &Learning (MERL) Intern at Transparency International - Kenya

JOB SUMMARY 

• The job holder is responsible for supporting the MERL Coordinator in executing all aspects of Planning Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting, Learning and Adapting (MERLA) for TI-Kenya, including designing, and putting in place robust MERLA systems, tracking indicators for the TI-Kenya and implementing partners, data quality control, drafting required reports, and facilitating mechanisms for programmatic learning and adapting. In addition, the jobholder will support institutional Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Research and Learning processes. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (MER) 

• Support the MERL Coordinator in: 
• Development of results frameworks, monitoring and evaluation plans, and other 
• MER products to ensure they are rigorous, and align with good practice. 
• Capacity assessments and support strengthening existing monitoring and evaluation systems. 
• Monitoring of program/ project activities progress towards achieving desired outputs and outcomes. 
• Oversight collection and analysis of data for tracking program and project performance indicators. 
• Development and implementation of approaches to increase the use of research and evidence to strengthen the programmatic impact of activities. 

Reporting and Learning 
Support the MERL Coordinator in: 

• Collation of project and program reports and consolidate for internal and external reporting. 
• Monitoring compliance with program and institutional reporting requirements. 
• Preparing timely and regular reports on M&E findings to programme staff and implementing partners. 
• Generating quarterly monitoring and evaluation reports from various project/ programs for presentation to the management team. 
• Guiding and planning regular dissemination activities of M&E findings with programme staff and stakeholders 
• Facilitating access to M&E data to programme staff and relevant stakeholders. 
• Supporting in the design and facilitation of MEL capacity-building workshops, coaching, and other capacity development opportunities. 
• Ensuring integration of lessons learnt in program/ project implementation. 

Planning 
Support the MERL Coordinator in: 

• Leading program /project planning processes including general oversight in program and project planning processes. 
• Supporting institutional planning processes including strategic plan development, implementation, and review. 
• Ensuring alignment of programs and projects to overall institutional strategic priorities, including alignment with donors/ partners requirements. 

Quality Management 
Support the MERL Coordinator in: 

• Reviewing the quality of reports from programme staff, implementing partners and external service providers and providing recommendations for improvement. 
• Spearheading the development and implementation of service delivery standards. 

Resource Mobilization and Budget Management 
Working with the MERL Coordinator: 

• Support in contributing to the Resource mobilization fundraising initiatives ensuring all MERL related aspects are adequately addressed. 
• Support the Resource Mobilization team in fundraising efforts while ensuring alignment to the operating environment, strategic plan and best practices. 
• Provide budget oversight for the MERL oriented activities and projects in the organization.  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Statistics, Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Management, or relevant social science discipline.
• Certification in monitoring and evaluation, project management or relevant field will be an added advantage. 
• At least 3-year relevant work experience in programming, monitoring and evaluation, research and quality assurance are desirable. 
• Demonstrated experience in data collection, data analysis and synthesis and preparation of strategic information for decision makers. 
• Demonstrated experience in writing reports and reviews and delivering presentations to program/ project stakeholders.