Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor

Country: Kenya

Organization: CAP Youth Empowerment Institute

Closing date: 1 Aug 2023

A Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor is sought for an anticipated USAID-funded project to establish high-quality, industry-endorsed training directly connected to employment opportunities in priority sectors in Kenya.

The purpose of the project is to improve the alignment between training at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, and employment opportunities for youth in growing sectors of the economy.

This is a 4-year project expected to start in November 2023.

The position is full-time and based in Kenya.

The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor will;

• Oversee MEL and CLA activities. This includes developing and implementing the AMELP;


• Establishing and maintaining an effective monitoring, reporting, accountability, and learning system to support activity implementation;


• Knowledge management; evidence-based planning and decision making; and incorporating lessons learned from activity implementation for adaptive management.


• The MEL Advisor will support the Chief of Party and work with other MEL staff and USAID to provide technical leadership, guidance, and oversight of MEL activities under the award.


• He/ She may be required to build capacity, oversee, and ensure accountability of sub-recipient(s).

At minimum, the MEL Advisor shall have;

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in monitoring and evaluation, statistics, mathematics, social sciences, or other relevant area of study from an accredited institution;


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and accountability in international development programs preferably in Kenya and/or on USAID-funded projects;


• Experience supporting development program and projects with specific focus on youth development, workforce development, higher education, technical and vocational training, or other similar experience relevant to the programmatic focus of USAID Employment Pathways for Youth;


• Computer proficiency in general office and statistical software applications e.g., SPSS, R, STATA, Excel, SQL;


• Demonstrated skills in training and capacity development of staff in MEL is highly desired;


• Demonstrated supervisory and management skills;


• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data management skills;


• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally; and

Necessary additional skills required;

• Progressively responsible experience managing complex donor-funded projects, preferably USAID-funded projects; and


• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory work experience, including direct supervision of technical and/or non-technical (support) staff

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters, detailed resumes and three professional references to recruit@capyei.org by August 1 2023.

Candidates are required to indicate the position title “Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor” on the subject line of the email when applying.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Recruitment is contingent upon the successful award of the project.