The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Manager will lead the establishment and management of a robust Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) function. This role is primarily technical focusing on the design and implementation of systems tools and frameworks that ensure high-quality credible data collection analysis and use. The M&E Manager will ensure methodological rigor build institutional capacity in MEL and provide leadership in generating evidence to inform decision-making improve program quality and demonstrate impact.
a) MEL System Design & Delivery 70%
1. MEL Framework Development & Implementation
Design and maintain MEL frameworks logframes theories of change and performance indicators across all programs.
Ensure frameworks align with donor requirements internal strategy and international best practices.
Establish and institutionalize rigorous systems for outcome tracking operational feedback and real-time monitoring.
2. Data Collection Management & Quality Assurance
Lead the development and use of standardized data collection protocols tools and digital platforms.
Train and mentor staff and partners on rigorous data collection and management practices.
Implement regular quality assurance checks audits and verification processes to ensure data credibility.
3. Data Analysis & Evidence Generation
Lead quantitative and qualitative data analysis to produce actionable insights.
Develop internal dashboards and performance trackers to support decision-making.
Translate evidence into strategic inputs for program adaptation scale-up and fundraising.
4. Technical Leadership & Capacity Building
Provide technical guidance on evaluation design sampling and methodological rigor.
Build the capacity of teams to apply evidence-based approaches in program design and delivery.
Institutionalize a culture of data-driven learning across the organization.
b) Reporting Donor Engagement & Collaboration 20%
Contribute robust evidence and technical inputs to donor reports and funding proposals.
Package data-driven insights into presentations briefs and reports tailored for donors partners and external stakeholders.
Liaise with external evaluators and researchers during baseline midline and endline studies.
Collaborate with Communications and Opps teams to transform MEL outputs into human-centered case studies and narratives.
c) Learning & Adaptive Management 10%
Lead structured reflection and learning sessions with program teams to assess performance and lessons learned.
Document and disseminate best practices successes and challenges to strengthen program design and delivery.
Facilitate adaptive management processes that integrate evidence into strategic planning and decision-making.
58 years of progressive experience in Monitoring & Evaluation Learning or Research within:
International NGOs or development agencies (e.g. USAID GIZ FCDO projects)
Government programs or donor-funded projects
Social enterprises agriculture or digital development contexts
Proven experience in:
Designing and operationalizing MEL frameworks and theories of change
Managing data collection teams digital tools (ODK KoboToolbox CommCare DHIS2 Power BI etc.)
Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
Producing donor reports and technical briefs
The role is eligible for both Kenyan and Ghanaian candidates.
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