Job Summary:

Reporting to the KiWI Project Manager, the Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist leads the design, implementation, and management of a comprehensive M&E system for the Project. The officer ensures the collection, validation, analysis, and dissemination of accurate and timely data to support evidence-based decision-making, accountability to stakeholders, and continuous project improvement. The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist is responsible for developing and managing the M&E Plan, monitoring key performance indicators, and coordinating regular assessments of core Project components and subprojects.

 Key Responsibilities

 The Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will, inter alia: 

• Develop an M&E plan that will facilitate timely monitoring of the outputs of the Project, as well as all M&E-related project activities including capacity-building  

• Develop M&E frameworks and recommends indicators for outcome measurement 

• Ensure collection, collation and analysis of key project data (e.g. those relating to critical indicators) in a timely manner and made available in the appropriate, agreed formats for project management activities 

• Report appropriately to all stakeholders on agreed schedule (e.g. monthly to JSIF Project Manager, quarterly to MOFPS and biannually to World Bank) regarding implementation progress;  

• Develop mechanisms to identify and document ‘best practices’ and lessons learned, and support dissemination of this information.  

• Make recommendations based on M&E findings for adjustments to project designs and interventions 

• Coordinate work with partner and participating local authorities for data collection and to ensure a long-term approach to joint monitoring and evaluation. 

• Assess the need for trainings on monitoring and evaluation and information management systems and organize relevant trainings for stakeholders; 

• Lead review/revision the TORs for required Consultant services during project implementation as outlined in the M&E section of the POM; and manages the contract with the selected entities  

• Conduct periodic monitoring and evaluations of the Project and sub-projects as stipulated in the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and Project Operations Manual (POM) 

• Periodically review the JSIF’s MIS system to ensure that accurate project information is available on the system 

• Participate in periodic project reviews undertaken by the organization and the World Bank  

• Conduct additional project implementation-related assignments as per the requirements of the KIWI Project Manager;  

 Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Social Science or Humanities discipline
• Specific training and certification in Research techniques and/or Monitoring and Evaluation  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in lead monitoring and evaluation roles on large and/or complex projects. Experience on donor-funded projects would be an asset. 
• Strong demonstrated ability in evidence-based research and planning, analytical and strategic thinking and reporting. including preparation of analytical reports 
• Knowledge and experience conducting research using qualitative and quantitative research methods 
• Experience using Excel and SPSS, and at least one qualitative research software, such as NVivo and ATLAS.ti 
• Ability to work as part of a team  
• Excellent written and verbal Communication skills  
• Experience carrying out research in urban/inner-city communities is an asset