AKF Yetu Initiative Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning Coordinator Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancy: Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning (MERL) Coordinator, Yetu Initiative 
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Category: Strategy and Planning
 

Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, non-denominational, development agency promoting creative solutions to problems that impede social development. AKF (East Africa) seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, literacy and health, with a special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in coastal and other resource-poor areas. 

AKF (EA) works in five sectors including Health, Education, Early Childhood Development, Rural Development and Civil Society enhancement. Over the last several years, AKF (EA)’s programmes have evolved and expanded in response to government policies, beneficiary demand and assessment of needs. 

In order to optimise AKF (EA)’s efficiency and effectiveness as a development actor in the region, it seeks to support and improve innovations that create viable solutions to community problems that impede development.
AKF(EA) is starting a 4-year project with USAID entitled the Yetu Initiative. 

Yetu means “Our” in Kiswahili and the Initiative will help Kenyans assert “These are our concerns and these are our solutions”. Yetu will strengthen CSOs in community philanthropy, which occurs when citizens mobilise their own resources to address their community’s needs (whether these are very local communities or even the global community of Kenyans).

Yetu will “build the capacity of Kenyan CSOs to engage and catalyze citizen support for their missions” through 3 objectives:

1. Build alliances between Kenyan businesses and CSOs;
2. Improve the capacity of Kenyan CSOs;
3. Improve the cultural and technological environment for community philanthropy.

AKF (EA) is seeking experienced personnel for the following three positions which will be based in Nairobi. 

These positions will report to Senior Management and form part of the core team.
 

Description: The MERL Coordinator will oversee the design and implementation of the project’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning systems in partnership with the Yetu implementing partners. 

Specifically, the MERL Coordinator will:

• In collaboration with AKF, and project implementing partners develop the Project Monitoring, Evaluation, Reporting and Learning Framework and set up project and activity-specific monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Coordinate the implementation of project evaluations with reputable consultants, as needed. 
• Assist the Programme Manager in the implementation of the project research and learning agenda.
• Carry out quality assurance of the project activities including regular field monitoring and supervision.
• Provide remote and on-site technical support to project implementing partners to build their capacity in M&E
• Prepare M&E progress reports for the project.
• Coordinate project M&E and reporting activities among all relevant agencies to meet AKF and donor requirements.
• Assist in the identification and recruitment of relevant MER technical experts
• Liaise with other relevant AKF/AKDN personnel on MER related issues as necessary
• Work with the communications officer to conduct focus groups, surveys, market research, etc.

Qualifications

• Minimum graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as education, international development, or the social sciences
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant practical experience designing and implementing M&E systems in a development context in depth experience in planning and implementation of M&E systems
• Experience with database management, information analysis and reporting
• Proven experience with results-based management and associated tools, USAID donor requirements and reporting processes
• Proven experience working with NGOs and government agencies, and with donor-funded projects
• Proven experience with building capacity and/or mentoring others to strengthen their M&E skills.
• Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English and excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Experience implementing surveys, focus groups, market research and technology-enabled MERL a plus

Additional

• All applicants must upload a video profile.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

Applications close on Wed, 17th Dec 2014