Job Vacancy: Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Specialist
Organization: LVCT Health
Program: USAID Stawisha Pwani
Location: Mombasa, Kenya
Reference: MEALS/LVCT/07/2024
Application Deadline: 31st July 2024
Reporting To: Chief of Party
Job Purpose
The MEAL Specialist will manage all monitoring and evaluation activities of the project, ensuring high-quality data collection, timely reporting, and management of the Project’s Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP). They will mentor and support the M&E team and ensure all USAID-related MEL deliverables are met.
Roles & Responsibilities
- M&E System Strengthening and Leadership (25%)
- Maintain and update a robust M&E system for high-quality data.
- Develop and manage the Project’s PMP.
- Oversee and coordinate M&E components across sub-grantees.
- Ensure core information for grant management is available.
- Identify and manage MEAL requirements needing consultancy or partnerships.
- Lead the project team in setting and monitoring targets and milestones.
- Provide technical assistance to partners, facilities, and government counterparts.
- Project Development, Reporting, and Documentation (25%)
- Collect, analyze, and disseminate project performance and accountability data.
- Develop annual work plans and budgets.
- Lead the analysis of project data.
- Guide staff and sub-grantees in preparing progress reports.
- Manage quarterly SAPR and APR reporting for USAID.
- Communicate and publish MEAL findings for timely decision-making.
- Quality Assurance and Capacity Building (15%)
- Ensure quality and adherence to M&E standards.
- Conduct regular field visits to support MEAL implementation.
- Provide technical support during DQA and other Quality Assessments.
- Organize training, mentorship, and on-site supervision for partners and government counterparts.
- Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) (15%)
- Promote a learning culture based on evidence-based best practices.
- Lead the project learning agenda and implement rigorous operations research.
- Lead strategic collaboration with stakeholders to adapt interventions.
- M&E Staff and Resources Management (20%)
- Line management for M&E staff in USAID Stawisha Pwani.
- Assign roles, responsibilities, and performance targets.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and capacity building.
- Supervise consultants, short-term staff, and interns.
- Ensure proper utilization and accountability of resources.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Informatics, or a related field.
- Minimum of ten years of experience in monitoring and evaluation for complex programs.
- Experience with M&E systems, statistical methods, and database management.
- Familiarity with USAID and PEPFAR indicators and reporting requirements.
- Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
- Understanding of Kenya’s health system and proficiency in DHIS2.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit their applications and CVs via careers.lvcthealth.org indicating their salary history and expectations by 31st July 2024. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Female candidates and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply. LVCT Health does not charge any fee in the recruitment process.
For more information about LVCT Health, please visit www.lvcthealth.org.
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