MONITORING & EVALUATION MANAGER- LIFT

Key Accountabilities

Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Reporting framework design and Execution

• Design and manage the implementation of the project M&E system in line with program requirements

• Coordinate and supervise MEL activities and ensure MEL framework (indicators, tools, and methodologies) and practices are aligned to industry standards and/or compliant to donor requirements

• Facilitate capacity development of project staff in M&E.

• Design, coordinate and implement quantitative and qualitative surveys, other assessments, and longevity surveys/studies to build evidence of the impact of BOMA’s graduation model.

• Manage continuous monitoring and periodic evaluations of BOMA’s programs/projects as designed in work-plans and provide consolidated reports to Program Managers and leadership team that summarize implementation progress, trends, variances, and learning

• Facilitate periodic review of performance metrics with program teams to ensure programs/projects are within design and implementation principles of M&E

• Provide M&E technical support to BOMA’s partners as they adapt, design, and

• implement M&E processes for the project.

  Development, training and maintenance of project’s M&E reporting templates, training manuals and standardized tools to enhance monitoring and reporting.

• Contribute directly to achieving the project’s strategic objectives and components through the implementation of a single integrated/harmonized monitoring system.

• Data Quality Assurance

• Ensure data quality standards are and maintained for the project.

• Review and analyze monthly monitoring data and work with project teams to identify and resolve variances.

• Support the Data Analysis manager in strengthening quality control of all LIFT NK project M&E data to assure the integrity of data for analysis, tracking, and validation.

Documentation and Reporting

• Lead in writing of M&E reports and coordinate documentation and dissemination of findings.
• Maintain adequate documentation and records for the project’s initiatives that ensure processes, activities and statistics are well captured and records kept in line with established BOMA policy and protocols.
• Facilitate training of staff on documentation and record keeping; and enforce adherence to standards and protocols.

Networking and representation

• Develop and maintain strong and collaborative relationships with colleagues, partners, and relevant stakeholders
• Represent and participate in relevant forums whenever nominated
• Maintain a network of peers and professional contacts for exchange of ideas and information
• Maintain good public relations and promote visibility of the work of BOMA.

Management of Staff

• Provide direct supervision to M&E officers, including participating in their performance management reviews and professional development
• Support in the recruitment and selection, and provide effective coaching of staff, while inculcating culture and values of the organization for the unit.
• Proactively employ practices that lead to staff motivation and retention; and provide for succession

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, advanced degree in monitoring and evaluation preferred. Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management/Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
• Formal M&E training and/or specialized skills in statistics are an advantage.
• At least 5 years’ experience in management and leadership of complex M&E frameworks and systems.
• Practical experience in use of data analysis and Visualization tools like STATA, SPSS, Power BI, or Tableau.
• Experience in research and surveys – design of tools, data collection, data processing and analysis.
• Experience using Collaborating, Adapting and Learning practices preferred.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce and Taro works would be an advantage. Also demonstrated ability to leverage technology in social entrepreneurship.
• Previous experience working with livelihood, community development, and climate- oriented/Natural Resources Management projects especially will be an added advantage.