RESPONSIBILITIES

(Including approximate percentage effort)

Project Effectiveness,

Support the Implementation of MLE framework and plan of SAYE CURAD

Maintain an update project data and MELS systems to capture data to feed into management decisions.

Recommend steps for strategic adjustments and steps and provide follow up to implementation based on data captured through MLE framework and plan.

Responsible to ensure quality data is captured through the MLE system and incorporating adjustments as needed.

Responsible for building MLE capacity.

Coordinate MLE activities between research, evaluators and internal MLE

Play an active role in the development of a comprehensive M&E plan for SAYE including development of approaches, process, tools, schedules, among others

Project Reporting and Documentation

Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports that are compliant with requirements of data quality and timeliness.

Provide technical support in documentation of success stories and relate project impacts

Work with the MLE manager on reporting results to the regional team by providing written documentation on M&E activities and indicator results for progress and annual reports as appropriate.

Management and compliance (20%)

Coordinate project reviews and planning workshops and assist the Project Manager indisseminating relevant reports.

Ensure high-quality implementation, consistent with HPI’s and Mastercard foundation monitoring and evaluation guidelines, protocols, information and reporting systems.

Ensure protection and confidentiality of SAYE and participant data during SAYE reviews and evaluation processes.

Deliverables 

Maintains accurate information in project database as well as accurate and timely electronic files.

Maintain updated SAYE data management system at country level.

Update the program database and other relevant systems.

Data analysis and dissemination, conducting regular data quality audits.

Conduct data analysis and dissemination, conducting regular data quality audits.

Working with the SAYE MLE manager to design data collection tools along with the respective implementation guidelines.

Roll out key M&E and reporting tools and support project staff in their use and enhance technical capacity

Prepare project progress reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) and ensure they are compliant with expected quality standards and timelines.

Document Project lessons learned and disseminated to stake holders on a quarterly basis.

Capacity building through training, feedback, coaching, and mentoring of staff in data collection and analysis

Maintains accurate information in project database as well as accurate and timely electronic files.

Collaborate with the different units to periodically monitor the quality of data collected and the reports produced.

Ensure that production of training and education materials reflects information needs identified by the MLE system.

Ensuring that all monitoring and evaluation processes integrate safeguarding measures.

Develop monitoring and evaluation indicators in routine project activities and ensure periodic reporting on the indicators.

On a monthly basis closely review data and indicators progress to ensure that corrective recommendations are provided on a timely basis.

Implementing and tracking of all the proposed corrective measures to ensure the project is on track within the planned period.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in monitoring and Evaluation, Economics and/or Statistics, Social Research/Science or an equivalent with an academic focus on Monitoring and Evaluation plus four (4) years of direct relevant experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.

Preferred requirements

• In-depth knowledge on MEL and development issues
• Proven ICT skills, especially MS Excel, MS word and MS PowerPoint
• Experience in supporting and monitoring field-based programs
• Experience in developing field data collection tools
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection
• Experience in developing MLE plans
• Knowledge in analyzing data using statistical software, especially SPSS and STATA.
• Report writing

 Most Critical proficiencies:

• Innovative, analytical, and solutions oriented
• Demonstrated effective organizing and planning skills;
• Ability to write clear and concise reports and to make effective oral presentations;
• Knowledge of youth workforce development issues, especially in rural communities of the East Africa region
• Excellent organizational skills, including strong attention to detail
• Proficient knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail (Microsoft Office preferred) and Internet
• Demonstrated proficiency in English, both oral and written
• Ability to work in a team

Essential Job Functions and Physical Demands

Ability to prepare and present documents in a well-designed and attractive format with attention to detail

Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness and ability to incorporate innovative solutions

Quantitative and qualitative approaches to evaluation and ability to communicate MLE concepts clearly with leadership, partners, and staff at all levels

Willingness and ability to assign and review the work of direct reports and to use participatory management skills with junior and senior staff

Proven team leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff, including field staff in various locations

Constant face-to-face, telephone and electronic communication with colleagues

Working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality

Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting sometimes inflexible deadlines