Country Level MEL Manager

About the company

The Country Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager is a key position in Prosper Global (Kenya) responsible for cross-cutting programmatic information management, monitoring and evaluation, ensuring that information collected is reflected upon, used to improve ongoing programs, and is incorporated into consistently high-quality reports and proposal development. The MEL Manager will be responsible for developing (in partnership with programme staff), coordinating, maintaining and constantly improving the nation-wide M&E system, as well as training M&E staff in each office. Prosper Global (Kenya) is in the process of launching a new country-wide data automation system to generate instant data analytics to inform program adaptation, and the Country MEL Manager will be responsible for driving this forward.

Your tasks

The Country Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager is a key position in Prosper Global (Kenya) responsible for cross-cutting programmatic information management, monitoring and evaluation, ensuring that information collected is reflected upon, used to improve ongoing programs, and is incorporated into consistently high-quality reports and proposal development. The MEL Manager will be responsible for developing (in partnership with programme staff), coordinating, maintaining and constantly improving the nation-wide M&E system, as well as training M&E staff in each office. Prosper Global (Kenya) is in the process of launching a new country-wide data automation system to generate instant data analytics to inform program adaptation, and the Country MEL Manager will be responsible for driving this forward.

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• BA/S or equivalent, preferable in business administration, public administration or international development. MA/S in relevant field preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in the areas of program development and monitoring and evaluation, including relevant experience building and managing an M&E system and team, relevant experience supervising data collection and data validation exercises, and building staff capacity.
• Must have extensive training skills and experience working with a variety of donors.
• Must have a high interest in, and capacity in, computer and digital technology – e.g. Excel, CommCare, PowerBI etc.
• Should enjoy building and managing high-performing teams, including fostering a positive culture.
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task. .
• Excellent Communication and organizational skills.
• Internationally recognized qualification in project or program management or a commitment to obtain the qualification in the early months of work.

Knowledge and Experience

• BA/S or equivalent, preferable in business administration, public administration or international development. MA/S in relevant field preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience in the areas of program development and monitoring and evaluation, including relevant experience building and managing an M&E system and team, relevant experience supervising data collection and data validation exercises, and building staff capacity.
• Must have extensive training skills and experience working with a variety of donors.
• Must have a high interest in, and capacity in, computer and digital technology – e.g. Excel, CommCare, PowerBI etc.
• Should enjoy building and managing high-performing teams, including fostering a positive culture.
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task. .
• Excellent Communication and organizational skills.
• Internationally recognized qualification in project or program management or a commitment to obtain the qualification in the early months of work.

Other

*Reports Directly To: Country Director Works Directly With:** Program Managers, Regional MEL Advisors

*Reports Directly To: Country Director Works Directly With:** Program Managers, Regional MEL Advisors