Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Practical Action is an international development agency working with poor communities to help them choose and use technology to improve their lives.

We build on the communities’ knowledge and skills to come up with innovative, sustainable and practical solutions.

We are seeking a highly motivated, results-oriented and proactive team player to lead the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME & L) process of our Programmes.


The position is based in Nairobi with considerable travel to the field.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of professionals working in Eastern Africa as part of a larger international NGO with presence in five continents.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of leading ME&L at senior level in the international development sector; proven project/programme management and research experience including programme design, project cycle management and grants management; ability to collect, collate and assimilate information from various sources and present to others effectively and strong competence in managing M&E database systems.

In addition, s/he will:
    •    Have the ability to lead and build the capacity, advise and train programme teams in a range of project and programme management issues including setting indicators, M&E procedures and documenting best practices
    •    Be results oriented with strong analytical and report writing skills
    •    Have excellent written and verbal presentation skills
    •    Have proven experience in planning, organizing and conducting project evaluations.
The successful candidate should hold a Master’s degree in development or relevant field; postgraduate diploma in programme management or M&E; must have at least seven (7) years relevant experience three of which must have been at middle management level; must have proven experience in strategic planning, project management with bias to ME&L and financial management.

The role

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will lead, develop and manage ME&L and ensure timely submission of high quality programme reports.

The incumbent will ensure compliance to organizational and donor standards; assist development of concept notes and proposals with special emphasis on ME&L.

S/he will also be responsible for ensuring integration of Practical Action’s priorities and cross-cutting themes of Markets, Gender, Climate, Practical Answers and Value for Money in all Programmes; manage day-to-day operations of M & E system and support programmes teams in continued implementation of M & E tools and instruments.

S/he will also be responsible for ensuring proper coordination and effectiveness of quarterly programme review activities that deliver high quality review reports for the region.

Application letter stating why you are the best person for this position together with a CV and names of three professional referees (one of whom must be the most current supervisor) plus their daytime contacts should be submitted to Practical Action by email at: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke.

Applications to be received no later than 30th November 2013.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Practical Action is an “equal opportunity” employer and highly encourages women to apply.

Website: www.practicalaction.org