Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Kenya/East Africa

East Africa Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Jobs in Kenya; Since 1963, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in 145 developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy.Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. Monitoring and Evaluation Manager, Kenya/East AfricaWe are currently seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Monitor for the anticipated USAID-funded East Africa Trade and Investment Hub project (TIH).The project’s primary focus will be to spur economic growth through promotion of an enabling environment for trade and investment; it will build upon prior investments in order to increase regional trade competitiveness.This program will provide expert technical assistance to help farmers and firms, through private sector associations, efficiently meet market requirements of quality and volume and succeed in the regional and international market place.To achieve this objective, technical components will include improving the enabling environment for regional trade; enhancing the integration and competitiveness of regional value chains; and increasing international and regional trade.Guide the technical direction of the M&E approach and strategy; oversee and coordinate work related to monitoring and evaluation activities of the TIH projectOversee impact analysis in the areas of investment enabling environment, policy reform, private sector development and investment facilitationPrepare and conduct trainings on monitoring and evaluation topics for staff and project clientsEnsure M&E is utilized and managed properlyCoordinate M&E activities with local and international partnersBuild the capacity of local organizations to be effective in knowledge management and learningApply GIS tools to improve decision-making and management for results.Bachelor’s degree in evaluation, public policy, and/or related field is required10 years of progressive professional experience, some of which is in Africa, in monitoring and evaluation of international development projects is highly desirableExperience working with private sector, civil society and government sectors on monitoring and evaluation programsKnowledge of different M&E tools, approaches, and methods in addition to experience working with grant making organizations, is desirableWorking experience in training, coaching and mentoring teams in monitoring-related techniques and methods is desirableKnowledge of GIS tools is desirableOnly finalists contacted. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE