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

Summary of Primary Duties

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will assist the Senior M&E Manager to design and manage systems for data collection, monitoring and evaluation, and knowledge management. S/he will also assist the Senior M&E Manager to ensure that the KIWASH 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.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Job Responsibilities

• S/He will assist the Senior M&E Manager to undertake the following tasks:
• S/he will support the Senior M&E Manager to Develop and roll-out the KIWASH knowledge management strategy, including development and dissemination of materials;
• Assist in the development of the KIWASH Activity Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (AMEP) and M&E system;
• Ensure high data quality through regular quality control reviews;
• Establish strategies to streamline the M&E process and increase efficiency in gathering and using performance information; and help implement the same;
• Support 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 field activities to measure quantitative as well as qualitative impacts;
• Provide input into the design, implementation and dissemination of evaluations, special studies and assessments;
• Support the program units with data analysis, reporting and presentation for the quarterly and annual reports;
• Conduct M&E training to partner institutions such as subcontractor partners, government institutions, WSPs, etc.
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications for the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Job

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Science or any relevant discipline;
• Prior Work Experience: Minimum of five 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;
• Training skills to build the capacity of partner institutions such as subcontractor partners, government institutions, WSPs, etc.
• 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 such as SPSS and Excel