Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Assistant

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Assistant, USAID/Kenya Health Supply Chain Third Party Monitoring (Kenya TPM)

Nairobi, Kenya (Local)

Social Impact (SI) is a global development management consulting firm. We provide monitoring, evaluation, strategic planning, and capacity building services to advance development effectiveness. We work across all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. Since 1997 we have worked in over 100 countries for clients such as US government agencies, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and nonprofits.

Project Objective: **

This project works to provide USAID and the Government of Kenya a unified platform and set of tools for monitoring, analyzing, and visualizing supply chain performance and risk by county, facility, and commodity. The project aims to improve accountability for health products as they progress from central warehouses to the end user and enhance the ability of county-level health staff to improve supply chain accountability. Kenya TPM is a two year project ending in June 2023 with the possibility of three additional option years.

Position Description:

Beginning in March 2022, SI is seeking a full-time MEL Assistant to contribute to the implementation of all monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities for Kenya TPM including research and analysis; program monitoring, evaluation, and assessments; presentation of findings and recommendations; technical assistance; and collaboration and administration. The MEL Assistant will report directly to the project’s MEL Specialist.

*Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Kenyan citizenship will be considered.*

Responsibilities: **

· Under the guidance of the MEL Specialist, support in the collection, aggregation, synthesis, analysis, and interpretation of data

· Review research, surveys, and or evaluation reports to improve quality of analysis

· Support data quality assurance for data collected from spot check teams

· Identify challenges during data capture and provide correction support

· Review and maintain project MEL databases

· Setting up meetings/calls by sending out invitations, following up with participants, and working with the administrative staff to book lines and rooms

· Support preparation of MEL sections in monthly reports

· Assist in supervising field teams

· Potential to travel to any part of the country to support data collection

· Performs other duties as assigned by the MEL Specialist

Qualifications: **

· A bachelor's degree in international development, sociology, monitoring and evaluations statistics, informatics, mathematics, or another relevant field

· A minimum two years’ experience. Experience in M&E, learning, project administration or related activities for USG and/or donor-funded programs preferred

· Experience developing data management and collection instruments/tools; carrying out quantitative and qualitative data analysis; data quality assessments; etc. preferred

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within the context of a larger team

· Ability to follow through on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment

· Strong attention to detail and time management skills

· Demonstrated ability to effectively use statistical software such as R or STATA

· Demonstrated experience and understanding of health information systems such as DHIS

Come join our energetic and innovative team! We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.

To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com.

SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

How to apply

Please apply through our website:
https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SOCIIMPA2&cws=1&rid=3980

https://jobcenterkenya.com/monitoring-evaluation-and-learning-mel-assistant/