Monitoring & Evaluation Lead at Teach for Kenya

Role Summary

Our organization thrives on the impact that we are able to see in our placement communities. We are looking for a team member who will help us communicate this impact to both our internal and external audiences to make data driven decisions around the improvement of our program and to gain additional financial and in-kind resources needed to sustain our organization. The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Lead will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation activities for all of TFKs programmes. In addition He/she will develop a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by TFK. He/she will also provide technical assistance to the coaches, fellows, partners and programs leads in reporting analyzed information for decision making purposes.

This position requires you to be a self-starter, savvy communicator, teamplayer, multitasking skills, ability to meet tight deadlines, passionate about community development, knowledgeable about analytical tools i.e. Salesforce for data analysis and presentation purposes and committed to deliver on assigned tasks.

Key Responsibilities
Primarily responsibilities include but not limited to:

• To design a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework against Teach for Kenya’s
• Theory of change and strategic vision.
• To design and develop tools to gather data & information required for measuring short term and long term impact of our work on our students, classroom, community (local and national), Fellows and Alumni.
• To be the lead on Teach for Kenya’s Learning loop – a mechanism by which we inform our work by learning from our Fellows as well as our team members’ successes and achievements.
• To lead the implementation of the monitoring and evaluation activities – including collection, compilation, documentation as well as leading, training and supporting the team of additional personnel involved.
• Based on the evaluation results, present an analytical report to the different teams not only highlighting achievement and outcomes but strong recommendations on areas of learning and growth to further strengthen the movement.
• To collaborate with different teams – mainly recruitment, training, and alumni leadership to design internal evaluation and monitoring mechanisms that feed into the organization’s larger M&E Framework.
• Provide relevant training to the managers on M&E – designing, implementing, compiling and analyzing to draw relevant learning.
• To be the key person in designing and implementing team evaluation, appraisal and satisfaction surveys as well as be the main lead for any external evaluations.
• Work with the communications manager to strategize the dissemination of relevant reports to different stakeholders

Job Description :
Data Collection 40%

• Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators and assess risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable;
• Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, data collection schedules and evaluating expected outcomes vs actual impact
• Oversee implementation of M&E systems through regular field monitoring visits and tracking of Key Performance Indicators on respective projects
• Coordinate program review meetings to facilitate dialogue and learning on project/program implementation with Teach for Kenya’s program partners;
• Conduct data quality assurance in partner schools and prepare reports.
• Review the quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it, develop baseline data for each project component and for all project indicators.
• Maintain and administer the M&E database i.e. SKIZA platform/Salesforce

Data Analysis 40%

• Preparing necessary presentation materials in an easily digestible format for collected for our various audiences including but not limited to donors, staff, fellows, board members, government partners etc
• Conducting internal performance and impact evaluation and other accountability reports as required; including analysis of the findings and providing recommendations;
• Collecting, storing, and managing data efficiently to ensure its accuracy, reliability, and accessibility for decision making.

Capacity Building 10%

• Identify capacity needs in the areas of basic service delivery for the project staff and strengthen their capacity to deliver quality services
• Undertake pro-active on the job training and staff development. Train and Mentor project staff on effective project planning and management methodologies
• Conduct support supervision and provide feedback to the project staff.

Communication 10%

• Provide the Program Officer with management information she/he may require.
• Support organization staff in building a data mindset
• Follow through and tracking data collection schedules as per TFKs calendar of events

Other roles

• Build strong relationships with school leaders and mentors in order to establish lasting partnerships.
• Support organizational research into teacher effectiveness through data and evidence collection
• Support other departments on achieving organizational goals as needed.
• Ensure all data on participants and their schools is accurate and kept up to date.
• Perform other such duties as may be assigned and work independently with a minimum of supervision.

Competencies

• Data Analysis
• Ability to perform a variety of conceptual analyses required for the formulation, administration and evaluation E
• Ability to work in a team and good interpersonal skills.
• Collaboration and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collectively in a multicultural environment.
• Data collection methodologies.
• Ability to plan and manage surveys.
• Data quality assessments and oversight. .

Key Performance Indicators

• Error free, Complete, and reliable M&E reports
• % of rolled out surveys as per plan
• Accurate presentation of data
• Success rate of program work-plans as per partner requirements

Qualifications – Education, Experience, Skills, and Beliefs

• First level university degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, or related field. Advanced certificate in M&E, statistics or economics preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of international development projects
• Strong belief in Teach For Kenya’s vision, mission and core values.
• Excellent team player that is willing to work collaboratively with other stakeholders and to develop a high performing team.