Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at International Foundation for Electoral Systems

Job Description:

About the Project:

IFES is currently seeking qualified candidates for a program that aims to promote credible, participatory political processes in Kenya. IFES works with key stakeholders in the country to enhance the participation of citizens in political and electoral processes, increase the capacity of election management body and foster a political environment in which political parties promote inclusion and contribute to peaceful political processes.

Job Description

The M&E Specialist will report directly to the Chief of Party, and the position’s primary responsibilities include: -

• Manage all M&E tracking and reporting
• Work with program staff and partners on quantitative and qualitative reporting and initiative creative ways in which to demonstrate program impact
• Populate a database for recording data and strengthen M&E systems to support and track all project components and activities;
• Train staff to manage the database and maintain the project’s M&E system;
• Assist in the implementation of the project’s M&E systems to include:
• Contribute to the preparation of tenders for a survey to acquire baseline data;
• Refine the project’s approach to M&E including recommendations to improve the project’s Performance Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (PMEP);
• Assist in drafting Performance Data Tables (PDTs) for project indicators;
• Train project staff on the importance and role of performance management and project evaluation
• Assist local partners (sub-grantees) in understanding and developing their systems and databases for M&E, to include developing a comprehensive set of training courses;
• Advise project management on improvements to the project’s monitoring and evaluation approach and processes, and;
• Author, edit, and build the capacity of M&E staff to prepare USAID success stories and similar.
• Interface with program donors as required.
• Requirement
• Experience in the drafting of program implementation plans and performance monitoring plans (PIP/PMP) as well as managing/updating Performance indicator Reference Sheets (PIRs)
• Experience building the capacity of local organizations in organizational development skills including understanding and implementing monitoring and evaluation processes preferred;
• Experience with data collection, data analysis, and effective data presentation techniques.
• Experience with developing and maintaining program performance and implementation tracking tools.
• Demonstrated ability to produce substantive and clear reporting documents
• Demonstrated capacity to work with senior program staff to assess and report on program performance.
• Knowledge and experience with USG grant and contract proposals, regulations, and procedures.
• Experience in electoral assistance projects preferred.
• Highly effective communication skills (both verbally and in writing); have strong presentation skills; have high proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken English).
• Other Description

Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes: -

• Strong writer
• Interested in democratic development areas of election reform and strengthening institutions
• Team player
• Diplomatic
• Leader and Mentor
• Creative and Flexible
• Problem Solver

Minimum Qualifications

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, international politics, development, or related field (Master’s degree or PhD preferred).
• A minimum of 5 years of Monitoring & Evaluation experience in a related field.