Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist at EasyElimu Educational Services

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design M&E Frameworks: Develop tailored monitoring and evaluation frameworks and performance indicators specific to EasyElimu’s educational programs to track progress and measure impact.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Lead data collection efforts for EasyElimu’s products and services, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and relevance, and conduct thorough analysis to assess product effectiveness.
• Impact Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detailed reports on EasyElimu’s project performance, including product usage, educational impact, and growth, sharing actionable insights with key stakeholders.
• Product Usage and Project Monitoring: Regularly monitor project activities, especially user engagement and school adoption rates, to identify trends and recommend adjustments for better outcomes.
• Collaborative Engagement with Schools and Partners: Work closely with schools, teachers, and partner organizations to understand M&E needs and align metrics with EasyElimu’s goals.
• Training and Capacity Building: Equip staff and stakeholders with the skills to understand M&E practices, using EasyElimu’s products for optimal results-based monitoring.
• Quality Control and Data Integrity: Implement quality checks to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and adherence to EasyElimu’s standards.
• Evaluate Educational Impact: Continuously assess the impact of EasyElimu’s resources, such as digital content and assessments, to gauge their effectiveness in improving learning outcomes.
• Support Strategic Decisions: Provide M&E insights to guide EasyElimu’s strategic planning, product improvements, and partnership initiatives.
• Document Lessons Learned and Best Practices: Capture insights from projects to refine EasyElimu’s offerings and share best practices for future program development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Educational Background: Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation, Education, Project Management, or a related field; Undergraduates degree preferred.
• Experience: At least 3–5 years in M&E, with demonstrated experience in the education, EdTech sectors or related field, and familiarity with the Kenyan school system.
• Data and Technical Skills: Proficiency in data analysis tools 
• Analytical and Evaluation Skills: Strong capabilities in collecting, managing, and interpreting educational data, with a focus on evaluating digital learning tools and student engagement metrics..
• Project Management: Proven ability to prioritize, manage timelines, and deliver results, especially in dynamic environments where digital education initiatives evolve quickly.