Description

• Prepare and maintain the project MEL Plan.
• Collect and manage data to support needs assessment, project logical framework design and review, target setting, and progress management.
• Liaise with external evaluators to conduct the baseline, mid-term, and final evaluations.
• Manage project progress, annual surveys, living income validation and evaluations as per the M&E plan.
• Ensure the effective implementation of MELS policies, procedures, and guidelines for the project.
• Ensure proper use of available digital tools and technology for effectively managing MELS activities, including data collection surveys using SurveyCTO.
• Provide support to implementing partners in preparing their MELS plans, and in using digital tools for data collection and management.
• Disseminate learning findings from project monitoring, evaluation, and research.
• Lead learning events with key stakeholders within the project communities, implementation partners, and Heifer in general
• Escalate MELS-related challenges to the PME Manager and Project Manager for coordination with the Signature Program Technical Lead and Country Director to find timely solutions.

• Conduct and quality assure all M&E data collected in the country.
• Summarize/ aggregate data at the County/ Farmer Owned Agribusinesses (FOAB) level and contribute to organization-wide aggregation.
• Manage all data properly in clean form, and analyze to use for project management, learning, and meet all the reporting needs.
• Provide expertise in the design, management, and evaluation of study protocols, questionnaires, sample selection, and analysis.
• Ensure timely data availability and reporting to stakeholders as needed.
• Work with the project management to respond to periodic donor and Heifer requests for additional information on project activities and results.
• Document, store, and share lessons learned, successes, failures, and best practices via case studies.
• Collect data through Heifer’s Computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) SurveyCTO system.
• Conduct internal Data Quality Assessment (DQA) using SPSS and other approved software and oversee implementation of DQA recommendations.

• Design monitoring and evaluation plan incorporating core standard indicators defined by KLMP Project and set targets for indicators.
• Create an indicator reference sheet for all indicators.
• Design Monitoring and reporting tools for the projects
• Ensure adaptive learning from monitoring and evaluation findings.
• Lead in regular updates of KLMP data in the Heifer Integrated Project Management System (IPMS)
• Support the Project Manager in monthly, quarterly, and annual progress and impact reporting.
• Contribute to the design of monitoring and surveillance systems and their data.
• Implement the project’s Results Framework & logical framework for KLMP.
• Design data collection tools, plans, and processes for all required information, ensuring high quality and integrity of data.
• Review and adjust M&E plans and targets, tools, and processes periodically.
• Ensure alignment of KLPM M&E plans and procedures with donor standards and requirements.
• Support the development of a MELS budget for the KLMP project.
• Coordinate Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) efforts throughout the life of the project at regular intervals to review and encourage the use of data in decision-making.
• Track project outcomes through the annual Global Indicator Monitoring (GIM) Surveys.

• Collaborate with the Manager and KLMP project staff to ensure data is updated regularly in (IPMS) and train new staff on how to use IPMS.

• Equip program, distributors, and FOAB staff with skills to deliver MELS activities efficiently.
• Orient and build Heifer, donor, and implementing partners’ capacity in MELS activities including proper record keeping and data management.
• Provide coaching and training to equip internal staff and external stakeholders to deliver the assigned responsibilities efficiently and in compliance with MEL.
• Contribute to the recruitment, training, and supervision of external parties that are contracted to implement special surveys and studies required for evaluating project effectiveness and impact.

• Support the development of concept notes, project proposals, and submissions to potential donors.
• Support research and evaluation initiatives in specific project counties.
• Assist in networking with other development organizations, governments, and other line agencies in promoting Heifer’s and donor development model/initiatives, and potential collaborations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Agricultural Economics or Statistics, or an equivalent with an academic focus on monitoring and evaluation or another related field.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and working with international donors and grantees in designing and implementing Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems.
• Minimum of four (4) years of directly relevant experience in MEL.

• Experience performing M&E activities and reporting.
• Experience in designing and using data collection tools on any of the following: SurveyCTO, ODK, Kobo, etc.
• Experience in supporting and monitoring field-based projects in the project implementation regions will be an added advantage.
• Experience in managing program/project information systems, databases and coordinating evaluations, surveys, and impact monitoring.
• Experience in coordinating learning and adapting efforts to support decision-making in projects.
• A good understanding of and sensitivity to issues associated with poverty, hunger, agriculture, and the environment, and knowledge of the context in which non-profit organizations operate.
• Knowledge of market systems interventions and linkages to poverty alleviation.
• Experience in building the capacity of partner institutions to document and disseminate industry information, manage knowledge, measure progress and influence within the industry.

• Innovative, analytical, and solutions-oriented.
• Excellent organizational skills, including strong attention to detail.
• Proficient knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation tools, electronic mail (Microsoft Office preferred) and the Internet.
• Strong knowledge and skills in data management and analysis using statistical software (e.g. STATA, SPSS, SAS, EViews, etc.).
• Demonstrated proficiency in English, both oral and written.
• Experience with ICT.
• Ability to work in a team.

• Ability to understand, appreciate, and implement Heifer’s Values-Based Holistic Community Development model.
• Demonstrated creativity, ability to think systematically, willingness, and ability to incorporate innovative solutions.
• Quantitative and qualitative approaches to evaluation and the ability to communicate MEL concepts clearly with leadership, partners, and staff at all levels.
• Willingness and ability to assign and review the work of supporting staff and to use participatory management skills with other staff.
• Ability to train and work cooperatively with a diverse staff, including field staff in various locations.
• Constant face-to-face, telephone, and electronic communication with colleagues and the public.
• Working with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting sometimes inflexible deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Deadline for Application: 30th July 2024