Aga Khan Foundation Regional Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning Coordinator Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Regional Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning Coordinator
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) works in collaboration with partners to develop and promote innovative solutions that contribute to improving the quality of life in East Africa. Focusing on the Swahili Coast of Kenya and Tanzania, as well as Central and Northern Uganda, AKF responds to local and regional priorities by developing effective programming, measuring and documenting results, and sharing its lessons with governments, donors, and development actors to influence policy and practice.
AKF is currently expanding its programming and will be focusing on a Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning Unit (MERL). The Foundation is now looking for a dynamic specialist to lead the MERL unit. 
This unit will support other offices in the region on M&E functions in education, rural development, health and civil society strengthening as well as efforts to grow into new geographies. The unit will be led by a Regional MERL Coordinator who will be based in Nairobi and will be reporting to the Regional Programme Director.
Specific responsibilities include:Provide leadership and support to strengthen systems and capacities throughout the regionLead the design and implementation of baseline studies, impact assessments, programmatic evaluations, surveys, and special research initiatives as assignedLead regional efforts to design and conduct research that demonstrates impact and influences policyManage a team of M&E professionals, providing guidance and support Integrating data and sharing lessons across borders including data collection in remote areasChair a regional Community of Practice focused on sharing lessonsQualifications & Competencies RequiredBachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Master’s preferred)A minimum of 7 years’ experience work in the MERL fieldDemonstrated knowledge and capacity to design and implement quantitative and qualitative research methods for the purpose of programme evaluationDemonstrated ability to train, mentor and develop the capacity of othersExcellent verbal and written English language skillsAbility to facilitate information sharing (especially in an on-line environment) across countries and officesAbility to work in team settings and in complex, multi-national, rapidly changing environmentsCandidates interested in this unique career opportunity with AKF should submit a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information of three professional referees by 15 June, 2014, to the Regional Human Resource Director, Aga Khan Foundation (East Africa), via e-mail to recruitment-akfea@akdn.orgOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org)