Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning Manager at TechnoServe
Job Description
Job Summary
TechnoServe seeks a Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning Manager to conduct analysis of all data collected including private sector actor needs, project monitoring and evaluation data as well as other project research. He /she will also be responsible for providing backstopping support to the project team
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Research, collect, synthesize and evaluate data necessary to inform project strategy and ongoing operations, as well as to meet reporting and evaluation requirements
- Develop, maintain, update, and oversee project plans and schedules using tools established by Techno Serve, project partners and clients
- Conduct timely analysis of data collected and share reports and feedback with the team as well as other stakeholders as may be necessary to inform timely decision making and reporting.
- Support the Program Director to design an appropriate framework for supervision and tracking of partner performance/activities.
- Maintain and regularly update a program database of success stories, client profiles, use cases, press releases, activity and program reports so as to highlight the outcomes and impact of the program.
- Liaise with project team and partners to coordinate all data collection, research, and reporting activities to ensure all are able to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
- Actively participate in regular team meetings to track implementation progress and share relevant program and administrative data
- Share best practices and lessons learned with team members.
Educational Qualifications, Experience, & Skills Required
- A Bachelor’s degree with 7 years’ experience or Master’s degree with 5 years’ experience in business, agribusiness, economics, supply chain management, or other relevant field of study
- Progressively responsible, relevant professional experience, including experience in agricultural processing and trading. Alternatively, strong preference for candidates with experience in management consulting, finance or technology.
- Demonstrated experience working in or engaging with the private sector in Kenya, particularly private sector companies in the agricultural sector
- Prior experience utilizing analytical tools and frameworks to identify, assess and implement solutions that solve business/technical challenges across agricultural supply chains
- Strong data management and analytical skills
- Competence in Excel and other data management software e.g. SPSS
- Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills a must
- Ability to develop well-written, cohesive analyses and reports
- Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations
- Proven ability and experience working with teams will be an added advantage
- Willingness to travel regularly to remote rural locations
