Job Opportunities at ACDI/VOCA

ACDI/VOCA is promptly seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Lead for the upcoming USAID Title II Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Kenya. The DFSA in Kenya is anticipated to be a multi-year project to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The activity will aim to sustainably reduce levels of acute malnutrition and increase food security in the most vulnerable households in northern Kenya. To achieve this, the ACDI/VOCA team will ensure the implementation of interventions designed to increase incomes, ensure access to nutritious food year-round, improve household nutrition and hygiene practices, and strengthen governance in communities affected by shocks and stresses.

The Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, a member of senior management team, will play a critical role in generation and analysis of quality evidence and data through monitoring, assessments, and evaluations. S/he will lead design and development of monitoring systems, conduct data assurance and effectively promote evidence-based program management.

• Provide technical leadership for M&E to the project team to ensure USAID and Food for Progress M&E requirements are met
• Guide data collection, management of the data, and display of the results including reporting and dissemination, building capacity of M&E and technical staff, and ensuring compliance
• Design and lead implementation of efficient and accurate data collection system that includes efficient processes for collecting data and ensuring data quality
• Provide oversight of the M&E database, using it to track progress and trends, generate reports, and conduct data quality checks
• Coordinate and facilitate the refinement of the Theory of Change, logical framework, and food security and nutrition indicators
• Supervise M&E staff and oversee implementation of all M&E activities, including annual surveys, case studies, and stakeholder workshops to refine approaches
• Oversee strengthening of M&E capacity of local organizations

Requirement

• Master's degree in a quantitative field such as economics, agricultural/development economics, statistics, biostatistics; nutrition, applied sociology, anthropology, or other relevant subject with 8 years relevant experience, or a PhD in any of the stated field of study above, with at least six years relevant work experience required
• Significant training in quantitative methods required
• Demonstrated experience in leading the M&E of a large and complex program required
• Expertise in developing and operationalizing a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plans
• Thorough understanding of food security programming required
• Knowledge of Theory of Change, logic model, food and nutrition security indicators
• Demonstrated experience in data quality assurance, data utilization, and gender integration into M&E and experience
• Successful experience in East Africa region preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English required

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ACDI/VOCA is promptly seeking a Research and Design Lead for the upcoming USAID Title II Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Kenya. The DFSA in Kenya is anticipated to be a multi-year project to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The activity will aim to sustainably reduce levels of acute malnutrition and increase food security in the most vulnerable households in northern Kenya. To achieve this, the ACDI/VOCA team will ensure the implementation of interventions designed to increase incomes, ensure access to nutritious food year-round, improve household nutrition and hygiene practices, and strengthen governance in communities affected by shocks and stresses.

The Research and Design Lead, a member of senior management team, will provide technical leadership to formative research activities, refinement of the Theory of Change, and development of a locally adapted programmatic approach to reducing acute malnutrition. S/he will be responsible for ensuring the appropriateness and rigor of research methods, overseeing data collection and analysis, and ensuring research results are useful and applicable for making program design decisions.

• Develop methodology and lead rigorous research, analysis and studies
• Ensure research and pilot findings are incorporated into sound programmatic design
• Ensure the program quality standards and rigor are adhered to
• Coordinate and collaborate with research staff, the Technical Steering Committee, and other GoK and USAID stakeholders and partners
• Work closely with the CLA and M&E Leads to ensure intentional learning and knowledge application throughout all phases of this activity

Requirement

• Advanced degree in nutrition, public health, economics, business, international development or other relevant sectors required; PhD is preferred
• Minimum 10 years of field experience in research, design and evaluation
• Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders including research institutions, think tanks and government agencies
• Demonstrated experience in research and design of humanitarian support and/or food security programs required
• Thorough understanding of Theory of Change desired
• A record of successful performance in Sub-Saharan Africa context desired
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English required

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ACDI/VOCA is seeking an experienced institutional develoment and capacity building expert for the upcoming USAID Title II Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Kenya. The DFSA in Kenya is anticipated to be a multi-year project to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The activity will aim to sustainably reduce levels of acute malnutrition and increase food security in the most vulnerable households in northern Kenya. To achieve this, the ACDI/VOCA team will ensure the implementation of interventions designed to increase incomes, ensure access to nutritious food year-round, improve household nutrition and hygiene practices, and strengthen governance in communities affected by shocks and stresses.

The Institutional Capacity Building Lead, a member of senior management team, will play a critical role in accomplishing effective and productive working relationship with government ministries, county-level organizations and officials, and local institutions in Kenya.

• Provide technical leadership and management in the analyses, development and execution of systems strengthening and capacity building efforts
• Liaise with a wide range of government ministries, organizations, and local institutions
• Ensure close consultation and incorporation of ongoing feedback from relevant officials over the life of the program

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 7 years relevant work experience or a master’s degree and minimum of 5 years relevant experience required
• Demonstrated successful record of providing technical assistance to government ministries in Kenya relevant to the objectives of food security, food assistance, health or nutrition activities required
• Proven record of identifying and delivering capacity building initiatives required
• Strong leadership skills and demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders including country level institutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English required

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ACDI/VOCA is promptly seeking a Gender, Youth and Social Dynamics Lead for the upcoming USAID Title II Development Food Security Activity (DFSA) in Kenya. The DFSA in Kenya is anticipated to be a multi-year project to address the underlying causes of chronic food insecurity. The activity will aim to sustainably reduce levels of acute malnutrition and increase food security in the most vulnerable households in northern Kenya. To achieve this, the ACDI/VOCA team will ensure the implementation of interventions designed to increase incomes, ensure access to nutritious food year-round, improve household nutrition and hygiene practices, and strengthen governance in communities affected by shocks and stresses.

The Gender, Youth, and Social Dynamics Lead, a member of senior management team, will play a critical role in ensuring that the social dimensions of malnutrition, food security, and community resilience are effectively addressed at all levels and across all activity components.

• Provide technical leadership and management in the programming and implementation of gender and youth integration across food security interventions
• Develop and deliver gender, youth and social inclusion-focused training sessions to ensure they are appropriately addressed in all project activities.
• In close collaboration with Strategic Learning Lead and M&E Lead ensure that gender, youth and social dynamics components are reflected in analysis, assessments, and adaptive management and learning strategies and processes.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in social science discipline, gender studies or relevant filed required; master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 7 years of filed experience at the community level required
• In-depth understanding of gender, age, and other locally significant socio-cultural factors in the context of food security programming required
• Demonstrated capacity to lead the collection, analysis, and utilization of information from a broad range of source required
• Proven skills in participatory learning and action and facilitating collaborative problem solving
• Ability to foster commitment and build capacity among activity staff and in-country actors to ensure gender and youth integration and empowerment
• Proven record of identifying and delivering capacity building initiatives required
• Successful experience in East Africa region required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluency in English required