Kenya: Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) Coordinator

Aga Khan Foundation East Africa - Yetu Initiative

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Its mission is to develop and promote creative solutions to problems that impede social development. AKF has worked in Kenya since 1974 in sectors that include civil society, health, education and rural development.

AKF is starting a 4-year project with USAID entitled the Yetu Initiative. Yetu means “Our” in Kiswahili, and the Initiative will help Kenyans assert, “These are our concerns, and these areoursolutions.” Yetu will strengthen CSOs in community philanthropy, which occurs when citizens mobilize their own resources to address their community’s needs (both local and global Kenyan communities). Yetu will work with Kenyan CSOs to engage and catalyze citizen support for their missions. This initiative will be based on collaborative efforts involving the private sector, government and civil society.

AKF (EA) is seeking experienced personnel for the following three positions which will be based in Nairobi.

1.Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) Coordinator

The MERL Coordinator will oversee the design and implementation of the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning systems in partnership with the Yetu implementing partners. Specifically, the MERL Coordinatorwill:

In collaboration with AKF, and project implementing partners develop the Project Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning Framework and set up project and activity-specific monitoring and evaluation systems.Coordinate the implementation of project evaluations with reputable consultants, as needed.Assist the Programme Manager in the implementation of the project research and learning agenda.Carry out quality assurance of the project activities including regular field monitoring and supervision.Provide remote and on-site technical support to project implementing partners to build their capacity in M&EPrepare M&E progress reports for the project.Coordinate project M&E and reporting activities among all relevant agencies to meet AKF and donor requirements.Assist in the identification and recruitment of relevant MER technical expertsLiaise with other relevant AKF/AKDN personnel on MER related issues as necessaryWork with the communications officer to conduct focus groups, surveys, market research, etc.

Required Qualifications and Experience

· Minimum graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as education, international development, or the social sciences

· Minimum of 5 years of relevant practical experience designing and implementing M&E systems in a development context In depth experience in planning and implementation of M&E systems

· Experience with database management, information analysis and reporting

· Proven experience with results-based management and associated tools, USAID donor requirements and reporting processes

· Proven experience working with NGOs and government agencies, and with donor-funded projects

· Proven experience with building capacity and/or mentoring others to strengthen their M&E skills.

· Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines

· Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills

· Experience implementing surveys, focus groups, market research and technology-enabled MERL a plus

Application form for the MERL Coordinator Position is available at the following link

http://employfy.com/57

Qualified applicants should upload a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information of three professional referees and apply on the above URLs by 17th December, 2014

The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (http://www.akdn.org/)