International Rescue Committee Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Job in Kenya

Vacancy: Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (PIK)
Sector: Monitoring & Evaluation / Data Collection          
 Employee Category: Full Time          

Job Purpose / Objective: The Monitoring & Evaluation Manager will provide leadership in the project in the development and implementation of the project monitoring and evaluation systems. 

The Manager will have a proven track record of managing disparate teams of partners to who deliver a coherent purpose and communication. The Manager will also have experience with USAID reporting systems including reporting using USAID indicators. Key Responsibilities Lead the process of setting up of PIK Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (MEP) and its periodic revisionDevelop, standardize and deploy survey tools and data collection forms to realize the effective use of monitoring plans and track all performance indicators in the Monitoring and Evaluation PlanLead in the development of M E R tools for the projectDevelop basic M E R training packages for partners to assist data collection and learningSupport the development of MER plans for the partners and grantees ensuring compliance and sound data management standardsImplement and improve existing monitoring tools for the partners/grantees to ensure the appropriateness of the program and to gauge its impact, including a system of recording and presenting relevant dataCollaborate with external evaluators to conduct mid-term evaluation/assessments and final evaluationPlay a crucial role in supporting the project in development of  baselines for project monitoring at appropriate stagesCollect all data for project indicators data compilationDevelop and prepare highly professional quarterly and annual reports as per the applicable USAID formatSet up an evaluation system for grants closeoutSupport project in carrying out midterm evaluation or assessments and final evaluationA master’s degree in a related field or equivalentAt least 6 years experience directly working with Monitoring, reporting and evaluation of which two years should be of USAID reporting experience.Knowledge of USAID Performance Monitoring and indicator protocolRequired Experience & CompetenciesDemonstrated ability to lead monitoring, reporting and learning in dynamic projectsDemonstrated ability to produce professional project reportsDemonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through training and mentoringGood knowledge of working with civil society and community based groups in Kenya Ability to work in a fast changing environment and deliver results on short deadlinesAbility to travel around Kenya to support IRC partners in data collection and reportingStrong Team player with good interpersonal skillsGood computer skills
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