Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Advisor Job TechnoServe

About TechnoServe Kenya

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that hardworking people can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives. Our success in creating business solutions to poverty is due in large part to our talented and highly committed team. TechnoServe employs more than 900 people, the vast majority of them host-country nationals working in the field. Our staff combine business expertise with local knowledge, relationships and context to help hardworking men and women generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. In 2014, TechnoServe’s work made a difference in the lives of 1.7 million people in more than 29 countries, creating a better life and better world for this generation and the generation to come.
The MEL Advisor will play a key role in enhancing the capacity of field MEL and Activity teams and ensuring that data systems and processes align with TechnoServe and USAID guidelines.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

MEL System Support and Coordination

• Assist the MEL Manager in refining and implementing the MEL framework, ensuring alignment with Activity objectives and USAID guidelines.
• Collaborate with consortium partners to ensure the integration of MEL practices across all regions and activities.
• Support the rollout and maintenance of the FSA Management Information System (FSA MIS) to ensure seamless data flow and reporting.

Data collection and Quality Assurance

• Develop and test data collection tools and protocols in collaboration with the MEL manager, technical leads and field teams.
• Conduct periodic field-level monitoring and verification to ensure data accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
• Support data quality assessments and participate in USAID-led external reviews, addressing data quality issues effectively.
• Oversee the implementation of FSA assessments and evaluations , such as baseline surveys, annual outcome surveys/ participant-based assessments etc., to generate actionable insights.
• Ensure adherence to TechnoServe’s and USAID guidelines and data protection standards in all MEL activities.
• Maintain robust documentation of MEL processes, methodologies, and results for audits and reviews.

Reporting and analysis

• Contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports, including data visualization and performance insights.
• Aggregate and analyze data to identify trends, supporting Activity planning and decision-making.
• Assist in compiling quarterly scorecards and other performance monitoring tools.

Capacity building and Technical Support

• Provide ongoing training to field MEL teams and Activity staff in data collection, management, analysis, and reporting to ensure alignment with FSA MEL standards and practices.
• Provide targeted technical assistance to consortium partners, ensuring alignment with FSA MEL framework and standards.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making within FSA by promoting the importance of MEL practices and encouraging its integration into day-to-day operations.

Accountability and Beneficiary Feedback

• Assist in the development and management of beneficiary feedback mechanisms, ensuring insights inform Activity adjustments.
• Analyze feedback data and provide actionable recommendations to enhance Activity accountability.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, or MEL related field. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in designing and implementing monitoring and Evaluation systems for complex projects funded by USAID, preferably in food security and nutrition- related projects.
• Knowledge of USAID MEL technical principles, guidance, and concepts, and experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting USAID indicators.
• Proficiency in GIS software use in development programming.
• Advanced computer skills, including analytical software (e.g. Advanced Excel, SPSS, STATA, R, or Python) and data visualization programs (e.g. Advanced Excel, Tableau, Power Bi)
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing MEL technology platforms to enhance data collection, management, analysis, and reporting processes, a plus
• Knowledge of web-based surveys (e.g. ONA, google forms, Comm Care) is desirable.
• Experience in supporting and strengthening the government/county M&E system.
• Experience and skills in partner relationship management, participatory action planning and community engagement is a plus.
• Ability to travel across the country to support data collection.

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