Senior Manager, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning job at KCB FOUNDATION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.

Lead the design and implementation of the project monitoring and evaluation framework as well as the implementation and management of the Foundation’s management information system
Ensure the establishment of clear indicators, targets, and data collection methodologies aligned with project objectives and donor requirements.
Develop tools, templates, and guidelines for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Collaborate with Project team and partners to identify their M&E related needs and allocate resources accordingly.

Oversee the implementation of M&E plans, including data collection, analysis, and reporting processes.
Coordinate with teams to ensure timely and accurate data collection and reporting.
Oversee regular monitoring and evaluation to support implementation of systems.

Lead regular and ad-hoc reporting on the performance and impact of KCBF Programs.
Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to assess program effectiveness, identify trends, and generate insights.
Prepare comprehensive M&E reports for internal and external stakeholders including donors, government agencies, and partners.
Communicate findings and recommendations to inform decision-making and program adaptation.

Provide guidance and mechanisms to ensure quality assurance is maintained at all levels of programmatic work and particularly at results level.
Lead the development of independent, accountable and transparent high quality accountability mechanisms, including beneficiary feedback and response mechanisms, and ensure they are regularly monitored and evaluated.
Work with peers and other program leads to promote the use of information and evidence for strategic decision-making.
Ensure quality, consistency and adherence to standards and best practices for M&E across the project, including the data quality use.

Lead the capacity building of staff on M&E concepts, tools, and methodologies.
Foster a culture of learning and evidence-based decision-making within the organization.
Develop learning programs for continuous quality improvement and impact evaluation.

Provide leadership for M&E team including project M&E staff and support, train, and mentor the ream to effectively M&E functions.
Establish team goals and objectives by setting clear goals and objectives for the M&E team that is aligned with organizational priorities and programmatic needs.
Provide ongoing leadership, guidance, and support to the M&E, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and identify opportunities for professional development and growth for team members.
Facilitate collaboration and communication between the M&E team, risk and control, finance, program teams and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and synergy in M&E practices.
Ensure compliance with data governance policies, standards, and regulations, and promote a culture of data ethics and integrity within the organization.
Lead efforts to continuously review and improve data quality assurance processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Engage with internal and external stakeholders to understand their M&E needs, address concerns, and promote a shared understanding of data quality assurance principles and practices.

Lead Knowledge Management across programs in the Foundation.
Oversee special studies that inform project performance and management including documentation.
Facilitate the use of project data with partners, staff, and other stakeholders to inform decision-making and to identify lessons learned and promising practices Manage a centralized repository of program data, reports, and best practices.
Facilitate knowledge sharing and learning events to promote organizational learning and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with program managers, donors, government counterparts, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of M&E activities with program goals and objectives.
Represent the organization in M&E-related forums, workshops, and conferences.

Facilitate the use of project data with partners, staff, and other stakeholders to inform decision-making and to identify lessons learned and promising practices.
Provide guidance to ensure quality assurance is maintained at all levels of programmatic work and particularly at results level by offering technical support.
Support project M&E leads in reporting, compliance and data quality checks.
Work with other project leads to support relationships, networks and synergies within and outside the organization to promote the use of information and evidence for strategic decision-making.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Academic & Professional

Particulars	Detail	Specific Field or Qualification	Need Type
Education	Bachelor’s Degree	Statistics/ Public health/ Social Sciences/ Community Development/ Education/ Related Field	RQ
Professional Qualifications	Member of a Relevant Professional Body/Relevant Professional Qualification	AA
Masters Degree	Statistics/ Public health/ Social Sciences/ Community Development/ Education/ Related Field	AA

Total Minimum No of Years Experience Required

Detail	Minimum No of Years	Need Type
Programme Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning	8	ES
Programme/project design	6	ES
Grant management	5	ES
Benefits realization framework management	3	DE
Donor management & reporting	5	ES
M&E Management Information	5	ES
Data management & analysis	5	ES
Stakeholder & relationship management	7	ES
People Management	5	ES