Senior Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning at KCB Bank Kenya

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.

Design and Develop Monitoring and Evaluation Systems:

• Lead the design and implementation of the project monitoring and evaluation framework as well as the implementation and management of the Foundation’s management information system
• Ensure the establishment of clear indicators, targets, and data collection methodologies aligned with project objectives and donor requirements.
• Develop tools, templates, and guidelines for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate with Project team and partners to identify their M&E related needs and allocate resources accordingly.

Implement Monitoring and Evaluation Activities:

• Oversee the implementation of M&E plans, including data collection, analysis, and reporting processes.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
• Oversee regular monitoring and evaluation to support implementation of systems.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Lead regular and ad-hoc reporting on the performance and impact of KCBF Programs.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to assess program effectiveness, identify trends, and generate insights.
• Prepare comprehensive M&E reports for internal and external stakeholders including donors, government agencies, and partners.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to inform decision-making and program adaptation.

Quality Assurance: 

• Provide guidance and mechanisms to ensure quality assurance is maintained at all levels of programmatic work and particularly at results level.
• Lead the development of independent, accountable and transparent high quality accountability mechanisms, including beneficiary feedback and response mechanisms, and ensure they are regularly monitored and evaluated.
• Work with peers and other program leads 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.

Capacity Building and Training:

• Lead the capacity building of staff on M&E concepts, tools, and methodologies.
• Foster a culture of learning and evidence-based decision-making within the organization.
• Develop learning programs for continuous quality improvement and impact evaluation.

Leadership:

• Provide leadership for M&E team including project M&E staff and support, train, and mentor the ream to effectively M&E functions. 
• Establish team goals and objectives by setting clear goals and objectives for the M&E team that is aligned with organizational priorities and programmatic needs.
• Provide ongoing leadership, guidance, and support to the M&E, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for professional development and growth for team members.
• Facilitate collaboration and communication between the M&E team, risk and control, finance, program teams and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and synergy in M&E practices. 
• Ensure compliance with data governance policies, standards, and regulations, and promote a culture of data ethics and integrity within the organization.
• Lead efforts to continuously review and improve data quality assurance processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their M&E needs, address concerns, and promote a shared understanding of data quality assurance principles and practices.

Knowledge Management:

• Lead Knowledge Management across programs in the Foundation.
• 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 Manage a centralized repository of program data, reports, and best practices.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning events to promote organizational learning and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with program managers, donors, government counterparts, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of M&E activities with program goals and objectives.
• Represent the organization in M&E-related forums, workshops, and conferences.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES: NOT MORE THAN 5 OF THE MOST TYPICAL

• Facilitate the use of project data with partners, staff, and other stakeholders to inform decision-making and to identify lessons learned and promising practices.
• Provide guidance to ensure quality assurance is maintained at all levels of programmatic work and particularly at results level by offering technical support.
• Support project M&E leads in reporting, compliance and data quality checks. 
• Work with other project leads to support relationships, networks and synergies within and outside the organization to promote the use of information and evidence for strategic decision-making.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Academic & Professional

• Education     Bachelor’s Degree    Statistics/ Public health/ Social Sciences/ Community Development/ Education/ Related Field     RQ
• Professional Qualifications    Member of a Relevant Professional Body/Relevant Professional Qualification    AA     
• Masters Degree    Statistics/ Public health/ Social Sciences/ Community Development/ Education/ Related Field    AA   

Total Minimum No of Years Experience Required

• 8 years

Detail    Minimum No of Years    Need Type

• Programme Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning    8    ES
• Programme/project design    6    ES
• Grant management    5    ES
• Benefits realization framework management    3    DE
• Donor management & reporting    5    ES
• M&E Management Information    5    ES
• Data management & analysis    5    ES
• Stakeholder & relationship management    7    ES
• People Management    5    ES