Monitoring and Evaluation Officer | ReliefWeb

Adam Smith International is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to support the implementation of an effective M&E system for our youth training programmes. The position holder will be responsible for collecting, analysing and utilisation of training information in a manner that is suitable and relevant for providing decision making, programme improvement and knowledge management. This is a full time, fixed term, position for one year based in Mombasa.

Background to Adam Smith International

Adam Smith International is a leading professional services business that delivers real impact, value and lasting change through projects supporting economic growth and government reform internationally. Our reputation as a global leader has been built on the positive results our projects have achieved in many of the world’s most challenging environments.

Our wide-ranging experience can be grouped into two main areas that contribute to government reform and economic growth. Government reform includes justice, security and peace building, public sector reform, public financial management, revenue reform and education reform. Economic growth includes services in extractive industries governance, infrastructure, climate change, trade facilitation and private sector development.

We are headquartered in London, with offices in Nairobi, Abuja, New Delhi and Sydney, along with major project offices in many developing countries worldwide. Our projects are funded by a wide range of donor organisations, including the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID), the World Bank, the Swedish and Danish Government’s development agencies Sida and Danida, the European Commission and the Asian Development Bank. In addition, we also work directly for host governments.

Over more than 20 years, Adam Smith International has implemented some of the most complex solutions in many of the world’s most challenging environments. We apply professional standards, technical know-how and cultural sensitivity to every context. We’re proven to bring the best minds together and are known for turning policies into action. Our work is award-winning, such as the most recent 2011/12 British Expertise Development Project of the Year, Major Project of the Year, Consultancy Project of the Year and Young Consultant of the Year.

Background to the project

The three year, DFID-funded Kuza project intends to address selected root causes of youth unemployment in Kenya’s second city, and to encourage productive and sustainable job creation for Mombasa’s young men and women. Launched in May 2014, it consists of a combination of skills development, market development, and policy support. The project is market-led, so that jobs and skills are focused on sectors of the economy that have long-term growth potential. The project has made sure to align itself with the objectives and plans of the Mombasa County and the national government.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to ensure quality and effective training programme design by ensuring that Kuza project and its respective training service providers incorporate desired monitoring aspects and training procedures


• Carry out training programme checks, facilitate training compliance to set targets and entrench training accountability aspects in the various training cycles


• Work with the Skills Development Officer, Measurement and Results Manager and the Kuza Team Leader to ensure quality and timely reporting


• Carry out data collection, analysis, documentation, effective reporting and conducting compliance checks for the required training targets

Selection criteria

We are looking for a dynamic and energetic team player with:

Educational Qualification, Knowledge & Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Community Development or any other related field from a recognized university.


• At least 3 years practical work experience in Monitoring and Evaluation


• Working knowledge of word processing spreadsheets, data entry and analysis packages and databases (Microsoft Packages, SPSS, STATA, Epi-Info)


• Experience of building the capacity of others around Monitoring and Evaluation


• Commitment to supporting active labour market programmes – Employment / skills development interventions

Skills specific to the post:

• Clear understanding and experience of M4P programmes, systemic change approach and overall DCED standards and methods


• Ability to conceptualise the existing inter-relationships, organizational working environment and other monitoring and evaluation emerging trends


• Experience and understanding of active labour market programmes


• Great conceptual and analytical skills


• Skills and experience in the application of SPSS or STATA


• Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills both orally and in writing


• Training and facilitation skills

Behaviours:

• Teamwork, partnership and networking both internally and externally


• Attention to detail, ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and minimum supervision


• Competent, commitment and respect to timelines and standards


• Commitment to youth capacity building through skills training and increased access to sustainable employment opportunities.


• Excellent written, spoken and numerical skills. Fluency in English is essential, knowledge of Kiswahili is desirable.


• Experience in East Africa, particularly Kenya. Experience in Mombasa is desirable

Duration and timing

This is a full time, fixed term, position for one year based in Mombasa. Depending on performance and need, there is the possibility that the contract will be extended.