Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at DAI Kenya - Development Alternatives, Inc.

Summary of Primary Duties

The M&E Manager will design and manage systems for data collection, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management. S/he will ensure that the project team generates data and learns from project activities on an ongoing basis to identify the highest return opportunities, ensure effective knowledge management, inform the project’s adaptive management approach, and improve program accountability and effectiveness.

Duties for the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Job

• Develop and roll-out the KIWASH knowledge management strategy, including development and dissemination of materials;
• Oversee development of the KIWASH Performance Management Plan (PMP) and M&E system.
• Ensure data quality through regular quality control reviews;
• Design and lead rigorous baseline, specialized assessments of technical activities to determine efficacy of proposed interventions and measure KIWASH impact;
• Provide day-to-day oversight to the M&E team;
• Seek ways to streamline the process and increase efficiency in gathering and using performance information.
• Support M&E and technical teams to develop activity indicators and targets and gather quantitative and qualitative data related to those indicators and targets;
• Work with technical teams to develop appropriate M&E plans for each activity during implementation.
• Conduct participatory M&E of technical field activities to measure quantitative as well as qualitative impact;
• Lead M&E and performance management reporting.
• The M&E Manager will supervise the M&E Specialists.

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in statistics, development field, social science, economics, or relevant discipline.Prior Work Experience: Minimum of eight (8)years of progressively responsible professional experience in a performance monitoring and/or evaluation role with an international development organization especially in the design and/or management of USAID or donor-funded programs;
• Demonstrated experience participating in baseline assessments, specialized studies, and impact evaluations for complex development programs;
• Familiarity with developing M&E indicators and plans;
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to summarize information in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent research and data collection methodology skills
• Ability to create organizational work plans
• Skills in supporting staff with a variety of levels of knowledge and capabilities
• Ability to work independently to efficiently meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with KIWASH staff, county government officials and the local communities.
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet programs and data base management