Senior Manager Monitoring & Evaluation at KCB Bank Kenya

Key Responsibilities

• Develop guidelines, policy and framework for MEAL.
• Lead the design and implementation of the project monitoring and evaluation framework as well as the project information system.
• Provide expertise to support field programmes with designing of M&E frameworks, plans and tools and the designing and execution of research studies.
• Lead the development and strengthening of MEAL systems.
• Lead the capacity building of programme staff in MEAL.
• Oversee regular field monitoring and evaluation to support implementation of systems.
• Develop learning programs for continuous quality improvement and impact evaluation.
• Lead regular reporting (monthly, quarterly, annually) on the performance and impact of KCBF Programmes.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the Foundation’s programme database.
• Lead Knowledge Management across programmes in the Foundation.
• Collaborate with Project team and partners to identify their M&E related needs and allocate resources accordingly.
• Develop and maintain systems to collect and analyse information on inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact of the program.
• Provide guidance and a mechanism to ensure quality assurance is maintained at all levels of programmatic work and particularly at results level by offering technical support.
• Oversee special studies that inform project performance and management including documentation.
• Facilitate the use of project data with partners, staff, and other stakeholders to inform decision-making and to identify lessons learned and promising practices.
• Lead the development of transparent high-quality accountability mechanisms, including beneficiary feedback and response mechanisms, and ensure they are regularly monitored and evaluated.
• Work with other component leads to support relationships, networks and synergies within and outside the organization to promote the use of information and evidence for strategic decision-making.
• Ensure quality, consistency and adherence to standards and best practices for M&E across the project, including the data quality use.

Requirements

To be considered for the role, the successful applicant should have the following:

• Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree in the fields of Community Development/Public Health/Education, or any other related field, gained from a recognized institution.
• A Master’s Degree in Project Management/Development Economics, or any related field is added advantage.
• Have knowledge and relevant work experience of 8 years and above, with not less than 4 years in a management role; and
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in International Donor-Funded Projects, Knowledge Management, Capacity Building and Facilitation.
• Must demonstrate expert proficiency in Leadership, Relationship & People Management, and Strategic Thinking.