MEL Specialist Job at ACDI/VOCA

• Support the update and implementation of the M&E plan and ensure the execution of outcome and project evaluations and other related studies.
• Maintain regular data backups, security, and confidentiality at all times in accordance with ACDI-VOCA and donor requirements.
• Develop M&E work plans and update data collection tools in coordination with the supervisor.
• Regularly collect, compile, and analyze project data to inform progress on targets.
• Support and coordinate fieldwork activities during baseline and end-line surveys, midterm reviews, evaluation, and other project studies.
• Upload data into the LEAP Database and other online data management systems on a regular basis and as may be directed from time to time by the management.
• Review all project reports to ensure that information on indicators is accurate, relevant, and well presented.
• Facilitate regular reviews, reflections, and feedback sharing with project teams and management to ensure continuous learning and maximum utilization of M&E data for decision-making.
• Build the capacity of the project team on M&E-related issues and provide guidance and technical support in all matters pertaining to data collection, quality assurance, analysis, and presentation.
• Participate in the preparation and update of the annual work plan.
• Develop suitable and innovative solutions and tools for improving project implementation.
• Commit to improving expertise, knowledge, and skills in his/her area of specialization and be willing to offer technical support in building the capacity of other M&E staff.
• Ensure the quality of data through data verification procedures, including routine Data Quality Assessments (DQA)
• Monitoring project activities, outputs, and progress towards anticipated results
• Participate in the development of standard operating procedures for the M&E processes based on corporate tools and instruments.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree within the fields of agriculture, social sciences, research and statistics, Project Planning and Management, ICT, Community Development, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project monitoring and evaluation, research, and survey implementation Experience in monitoring donor-funded projects in areas of youth development, economic growth, and agricultural development is a plus.
• Excellent computer skills, including professional experience using Excel, SPSS, Stata, Power-BI, Tableau, NVivo, and other programs for data analysis and visualization.
• Having experience with databases and online/digital data collection systems like ODK and Kobo Collect will be a plus.
• Working knowledge of monitoring and evaluation techniques, including qualitative and quantitative data collection approaches,
• capable of working independently, remotely, and within a diverse multicultural team.
• An excellent team player, able to think and adapt proactively to changing situations.
• Good in oral and written Kiswahili and English