Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Manager

Requisition Number: MONIT005297

Position Description:

TechnoServe seeks a MEL manager to conduct analysis of all data collected including private sector actor needs, project monitoring and evaluation data as well as other project research. He /she will also be responsible for providing backstopping support to the project team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research, collect, synthesize and evaluate data necessary to inform project strategy and ongoing operations, as well as to meet reporting and evaluation requirements
• Develop, maintain, update, and oversee project plans and schedules using tools established by Techno Serve, project partners and clients
• Conduct timely analysis of data collected and share reports and feedback with the team as well as other stakeholders as may be necessary to inform timely decision making and reporting.
• Support the Program Director to design an appropriate framework for supervision and tracking of partner performance/activities.
• Maintain and regularly update a program database of success stories, client profiles, use cases, press releases, activity and program reports so as to highlight the outcomes and impact of the program.
• Liaise with project team and partners to coordinate all data collection, research, and reporting activities to ensure all are able to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
• Actively participate in regular team meetings to track implementation progress and share relevant program and administrative data
• Share best practices and lessons learned with team members.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Abilities:

• A Bachelor’s degree with 7 years’ experience or Master’s degree with 5 years’ experience in business, agribusiness, economics, supply chain management, or other relevant field of study
• Progressively responsible, relevant professional experience, including experience in agricultural processing and trading. Alternatively, strong preference for candidates with experience in management consulting, finance or technology.
• Demonstrated experience working in or engaging with the private sector in Kenya, particularly private sector companies in the agricultural sector
• Prior experience utilizing analytical tools and frameworks to identify, assess and implement solutions that solve business/technical challenges across agricultural supply chains
• Strong data management and analytical skills
• Competence in Excel and other data management software e.g. SPSS
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills a must
• Ability to develop well-written, cohesive analyses and reports
• Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations
• Proven ability and experience working with teams will be an added advantage
• Willingness to travel regularly to remote rural locations

Travel:

• Within Kenya