World Vision Regional Design & MEAL Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
World Vision Regional Design & MEAL Coordinator Jobs in Kenya
Purpose of PositionTo effectively lead, coordinate and ensure quality Design, Monitoring & Evaluation (D, M & E) operations at WVK Regional Office.
To effectively execute this mandate, the staff will require to promote learning, ensure adherence to guidelines and standards for the LEAP project cycle, WVK internal/contextualized business processes and other donor specifications as appropriate.
Major Responsibilities
Major Activities and End Results Expected
Planning in the Programme Cycle, 15%
Facilitate the development of a programme design that builds partner capacityin a way that ensures sustainability.
Make recommendations for the log frame development, based closely on relevant information.
Support the programme managers in the development of the logic of the intervention, as required
Facilitate a participatory reviewof logical flow and consistency within the hierarchy of objectives and assumptions. Contextualise indicators drawing on community conversations as appropriate
Identify key areas for monitoring according to the log frame. Identify and contextualize methodologies for appropriately measuring indicators using participatory methods where possible
Work proactively with key staffand stakeholderto develop detailed monitoring planfor the technical programme, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities
Share monitoring and evaluation plans with key stakeholders and incorporate their feedback as appropriate. Seek approval for monitoring and evaluation plan from program design team lead as necessary
End Results Expected
All AP under the Region have effective design documents completed in time
Functional monitoring framework, M&E Plans and tools in place
Monitoring plans put in place and in use; evidence by schedules and reports
Approved M&E Plans in use (showing contribution of key stakeholders and approved)
100% execution of all the planned surveys and assessment
Well adhered to AP Specific M&E Plans
100% timely completion and submission of the Annual Plans for Grants meeting donor requirements
Technical Support all DME and CB in the Region, 20%
Provide support to AP teams and partners in data processing, consolidation and analysis across the local programming areas.
Provide oversight on schedulingand budgetingfor monitoring processes according to the needs of the technical programmes (TPs).
Support Programmes/Projects to ensure real-time monitoring and appropriate data storage for timely utilization by staff and partners to show progress and issues at Area Program, regional and national level.
Work closely with the area programme managers and teams to co-design technical programme M&E plans that are relevant to the local programming context.
Provide constructive/technical support to area programme managers on monitoring data generation to ensure that information produced is relevant and useful to the difference stakeholders.
Share lessons learned from technical programmes with area programmes to enhance local planning and implementation. Suggest modifications that might be necessary at the local level based on evidence and lessons learned
Support the establishment and ensure use of quality monitoring systems and processes within the Region
Quality Assurance and Management through the Programming cycle, 20%
Ensure the sustained implementation of all DME related processes including LEAP/ HORIZON ,STEP, GIS/WVDPA /HAP/SPHERE at the Area Program and Regional operational levels;
Ensure that D,M&E related activities – assessment, design, monitoring, baselines, evaluations, transition, and documentation – are successfully implemented as per standard and disseminated to staff and used to inform future ME processes and decision making.
Review Area Program monitoring data to ensure that it is accurate, relevant and contributes to national office strategy and CWB.
Ensure real time mapping of projects using GIS in the area programs
End Results Expected
Up-to-date monitoring databases (within the portfolio of projects) and in use in reporting and decision making
DM&E Key components and processes meets the quality standards of practices
Design documents meets the LEAP and relevant donor specific standards
Joint/Integrated Quality monitoring completed and reported
Up to date monitoring system (Horizon)
Up to date mapping of all project assets and profile
Reporting of Progress and Performance, 10%
Facilitate/socialize Area Program teams’ understanding of
requirements for a management report, according to LEAP/WV procedures. Guide the teams in the use of data management system efficiently to access relevant and necessary data for report generation
Facilitate review sessions of participatory monitoring data to identify key messaging for the report
Capacity Building, 10%
Support implementing staff to have required capacity (skills, knowledge & attitude) in DM&E processes and utilize it for enhanced programming.
Promote an enhanced culture of learning, innovation and practice of LEAP/DME discipline and Empowered World View.
Lead in the implementation of new program effectiveness initiatives to staff within the region e.g. Horizon Wave 2, WVDPA, EWV
Research, Surveys (Evaluation/baselines) and documentation,15%
Coordinate the review and provision of feedback on standard tools in consultation with DME Coordinator Research and documentation and field staff/partners.
Participate in the field testing of tools to ensure evaluation lead has adopted a technical sound methodology to ensure accuracy in data collection.
Provide critical, review and approve the final tools to be used for the evaluation after feedback has been received
Support data analysis, interpretation and validation with relevant stakeholders according to the indicator analysis plan
Participate in feedback processes, with community, staff and partners in a context-sensitive way. Co-facilitate reflection and learning with staff and partners to refine interpretation of the findings
End Results Expected
Approved TORs and schedules for surveys meeting the DME Standards
Sound Methodology and tools applied in the scheduled surveys/measurements and other studies
Up to date implementation of action researches given in regular tracking reports
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized University, preferably in Social Sciences (Project Planning and Management, Statistics, Development Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation, Impact Assessments and Accountability) or related studies from a recognized university. Post graduate degree will be an added advantage.
Minimum of 5years’ active experience in project cycle management
Extensive conceptual understanding of and demonstrated practical command for implementing program design/Logical Approach, management and evaluation principles;
Experience in integrated Programme/Projects design and associated tools development
Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of other staff and grassroots institutions for effective Programme delivery
Must have knowledge and practical experience in Research, organizational learning and documentation and have good writing and editing skills
In-depth knowledge and understanding of WV working systems, policies and standards will be an added advantage
License, registration, or certification required to perform this position:
Certification in DME Appropriate systems and software; SPSS, STATA, Epi Info, Ena for SMART, R, Windows Excel, among other Qualitative and quantitative analysis technics
Certifications in monitoring, Evaluations, data analysis, Project Management and or in documentation/knowledge management, Programme Management for Development Professional (PMD Pro),
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Ability to design and coordinate surveys (feasibility studies/assessments, baselines, evaluations; using both online and offline platforms
Good level of proficiency in data analysis techniques/software and data management
Ability to design M&E tools, surveys, surveillance systems, and evaluations
Strong interpersonal skills and managerial capacity Preference
Ability to build capacity of staff on relevant technical fields
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Effective in written and verbal communication English.
Good interpersonal, organizational and management skills
Ability to solve complex problems and to exercise independent judgment
Experience in production of high quality briefs and reports
Experience in publications of articles/journals
How to Apply
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