Abt Hiring Programme Monitoring Support Lead

Nairobi, Kenya

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Job Description

Programme Monitoring Support Lead 

The World at Abt 

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges. 

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.  

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you. 

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance. 

The Opportunity  

The FCDO Kenya Portfolio Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (PMEL) project will support FCDO Kenya, by working with FCDO projects, staff, and partners to deliver work in three areas over 36 months by providing a core PMEL service to all teams and programmes across the FCDO Kenya portfolio, through technical support, assessments, capacity building, and research, evaluation and learning.

The three areas of PMEL Kenya include:

1) Programme monitoring support – programme monitoring data that is more relevant, valid and reliable, increasing assurance and accountability to the taxpayer, and enabling learning and improvement on programme delivery;

2) Independent, evaluative programme evidence – including beyond and across programmes, that allows us to spend in the most efficient, effective and impactful areas in current and future programming; and

3) Strategic evidence and learning – at the strategic and portfolio level, including in non-programme areas, which directly informs decision-making and adaptations to our approaches across BHC Nairobi.  

The work will deliver the following outcomes and impact for FCDO: Outcomes: 1. Accountability: Better accountability on the use of FCDO Kenya resources; better control, identification and management of risk; 2. Learning: Insights to inform programme and policy design and adaptation, strategic direction, country planning, forecasting and budgeting.  

The Programme Monitoring Support Advisor will be part of the core PMEL Kenya team providing technical and managerial support. Reporting to the Team Leader, the role will be responsible for:  

• Leading on Component 1 (Programme Monitoring Supporting) including overseeing workplans, responsible for managing the following deliverables: 

• Technical support and quality assurance to MEL design (theories of change, results frameworks, value of money matrix) 

• Data quality assessments of monitoring data 

• Capacity building on monitoring for implementing partners and programme teams 

• Third Party Monitoring for programmes operating in insecure areas,  

• Programme audits 

• Managing inputs on Component 1 from sub-contractors and short-term experts 

• Internal MEL assessments and functions 

What We Value: 

• Proven experience in providing technical support and quality assurance for MEL design, including theories of change, results frameworks, and value for money matrices 

• At least 15 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting on international programmes, preferably those based in Kenya 

• Experience in developing and managing data quality assurance systems 

• Experience in designing and delivering workshops for both internal and external audiences 

• Expertise in developing high-quality analyses using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods data collection tools 

• Proficiency in data visualisation tools such as MS PowerPoint and Adobe, with the ability to create informative visuals for presentations and reports.  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.  

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams. Ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.  

• Strong skills in stakeholder management and capacity building 

• Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs 

• Experience working on donor-funded programmes in Kenya including FCDO and/ or other donors 

• Experience of working with the Government of Kenya 

• Extensive knowledge of Kenya including the socio, economic and political environment. Based and operates in Kenya 

• At least a master’s degree in a relevant area 

What We Offer 

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development. 

Abt Global Inc. is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Disclaimer: Abt will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment. 

Abt is committed to creating a safe and inclusive work environment.  All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate background checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Abt also participates in the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

About Us

Abt Global is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Global is regularly ranked as one of the top global research firms and one of the international development innovators.  The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries.

At Abt Global, we are committed to creating a lasting culture of equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that in order to achieve full participation, our practices must be free of prejudice, discrimination, and bias that result in inequitable outcomes. We are actively working to advance equity for everyone, and while we still have much work to do, we know that racial and cultural diversity are an asset to our business and the communities where we live and serve.

Our ongoing commitment is focused on creating business practices that advance racial and social equity, investments in community impact programs for the benefit of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), and expand upon project work related to racial equity and social justice.

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