Leonard Cheshire Disability GEC Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager Job in Kisumu, Kenya

Leonard Cheshire Disability works to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and campaigns for the removal of barriers that hinder them. 

We work internationally in over 50 countries throughout Africa and Asia, supporting thousands of people with disabilities through programmes that focus on inclusive education, livelihoods, advocacy and campaigning, and care and support.

Vacancy: GEC Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Manager 
    
Reporting to: Regional Programme Manager – East and North Africa Regional Office. This role has regular liaison with DFID GEC Project Manager (based in Kisumu) and LCD’s M&E Manager (based in London). 

Based in: Kisumu, Kenya 

Department: International Department

Background: LCD has been awarded a grant from the UK Government (DFID) to deliver a project in Nyanza, Kenya through the Girls Education Challenge (GEC). The project aims to increase the enrolment of girls with disabilities in primary schools in this region, increase their learning and improve their life chances. 

Girls with disabilities face multiple barriers to education including stigma around disability, isolation and abuse from family and community members, inaccessible environments and lack of rehabilitative support. 

This project will address physical and social barriers to education to ensure that more girls with disabilities access education and improve their learning in 50 primary schools in Nyanza, ultimately receiving a full, quality and inclusive primary education. 

The project began in July 2013 and will finish in March 2016 (with the potential for extension to March 2017). 

A comprehensive M&E framework has been developed and full implementation of the project began in February 2014. 

Purpose of the Job: The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager will be responsible for guiding the development and implementation of the overall M&E framework of the DFID funded Girls Education Challenge (GEC) project, overseeing the mid and end line evaluations alongside external evaluators, carrying out quarterly monitoring and ensuring the timely provision of project information and reports to relevant stakeholders.

This is a fixed term position, currently ending in March 2016 with the potential for extension to March 2017.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the project M&E framework, working with the project external evaluator to finalise and learn from the baseline study, carry out the midterm review and the end of project evaluation.
• Oversee the collection, analysis and dissemination of routine monitoring and reporting data, particularly for quarterly donor reports
• Ensure the quality of monitoring data provided by the schools through unannounced spot checks in intervention schools
• Manage the project logframe, including overseeing and quality checking the collection of relevant data.
• Quality assure  reported data from control schools and feedback to the project and to all partners
• Build the M&E capacity of  project staff, community Resource Workers, local organisations and primary stakeholders
• Undertake regular field visits to project sites to support the implementation of the M&E framework
• Inform, coordinate and join external supervision and evaluation missions as necessary
• Plan for regular opportunities to identify lessons learned and implications for the project’s next steps
• Act as a focal person for coordinating information request and documentation of best practices for internal and external sharing.
• Coordinate and organize for the Project Evaluation Committee meetings and document and share proceedings
• Guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with project staff and primary stakeholders
• Make regular reports to the Contracts Compliance Manager, highlighting the Key Performance Indicators, general achievements and areas of concern
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required by the Regional Programme Manager.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or equivalent

Essential Other

• Minimum five years proven experience of:

1. M&E methods, the logical framework approach and other strategic planning strategies
2. good understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods 
3. designing, planning and implementing M&E systems
4. training others in M&E development and implementation
5. data analysis and report writing

• A solid understanding of international development with a focus on disability and / or gender issues
• Willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders
• Excellent written English and computer skills
• A genuine interest in, and commitment to, the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire Disability

Desirable Requirements

• Experience of working in an international development organisation
• Experience of working in the NGO sector
• A disabled person

Key Competencies Required for the Role
Technical Competencies

• Experience of M&E and project cycle management
• Experience of compiling accurate reports for submission to external stakeholders.
• Experience of building the capacity of partners

General Competencies

• Experience of working with Excel and Word to produce financial and narrative information in clear formats
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Extremely well organised and able to coordinate and prioritise varied activities
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A flexible team player, able to work both proactively and supportively with different levels of staff
• Able to work on own initiative
• High levels of personal integrity and commitment
• Ability to manage donor compliance

LCD Competencies

• Communication: Communicate regularly and effectively with people at all levels within and outside LCD
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrate an understanding of the broader perspective when developing plans for achieving LC Disability’s long-term objectives. Place the customer first
• Focusing on Outcomes: Use all available information to measure progress against targets, and take action to achieve results
• Making Effective Decisions: Create clarity for others, and make successful decisions by evaluating priorities, options and recommendations
• Putting the Customer First: Regularly review customer satisfaction and service levels and identify areas for improvement. Actively build good relationships with customers
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Influence others through your contribution and positive attitude and create a high performing team
• Innovation: Identify potential in new ideas and situations to improve LCD’s performance. Positively promote new ways of working to colleagues, volunteers and staff in an effective manner

How to Apply:

Submit completed applications to info@lcd-enar.org.
 

Please do not send CVs — use the application form (click here to download).
 

Interviews will be held in Nairobi and are expected to take place mid-September 2014. 

Applicants invited for interview will be contacted by email.

Closing date for applications: 8 September 2014
 

Qualified people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.