IRC Monitoring Evidence Research and Learning Lead Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs

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IRC Monitoring Evidence Research and Learning Lead Jobs 2024 – Kenya NGO Jobs.

IRC Kenya looking for “Monitoring Evidence Research and Learning Lead”.

Applicants with a University Degree may apply on or before May 04, 2024.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.

The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on April 24, 2024 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Monitoring Evidence Research and Learning Lead to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

IRC Job Vacancy 2024

Key tasks

Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability (40%)

Provide strategic leadership and direction in the review, development and implementation of a harmonized monitoring, evaluation and accountability framework of the project and oversee its implementation across the target countries by consortium member organizations.
Support Sr MEAL Coordinator in strengthening the capacity on data management including in interpretation and use of data for course correction, reporting, learning and communication.
Provide hands on technical assistance by ensuring a consistent approach that enables standardized procedures of data collection, analysis, feedback and reporting by the project team including those of partners.
Support the Sr. MEAL coordinator in the establishment of Client Responsiveness systems including client needs assessment, satisfaction surveys and use of routine feedback data across the target countries by consortium member organizations.
Develop specific data quality measures to enhance accuracy, auditability, and verifiability and communicate these measures to countries and implementers (IRC and partners) through written guidelines.
Established minimum REACH-project-wide monitoring standards with context-appropriate flexibility and review current data collection protocols to ensure consistency across countries and implementers (IRC and partners)
Supervise MERL team and conduct performance reviews and MEAL staff development activities.

Position in Organization:

Requisition ID: req51516
Job Title: Monitoring, Evidence, Research and Learning Lead (MERL) – Gavi REACH Project
Sector: Monitoring & Evaluation
Employment Category: Fixed Term
Employment Type: Full-Time
Open to Expatriates: Yes
Location: Nairobi, IHUB, Kenya
Work Arrangement: In-person

Qualification:

University degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Statistics, Research, Data Science, or related studies.

Experience:

At least 7 years’ Experience in managing and delivering a range of evidence and learning products including Database development and management.
Experience in data collection tool using mobile data collection systems such as Commcare, KoBoCollect or any ODK system as well as skills in PowerBI and GIS software tools are additional assets.
Experience and skills in public health research, knowledge management, dissemination of lessons and evidence.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SPSS, STATA or other similar software.
Advanced quantitative or mixed methods research skills, including ability to review and critically appraise data and empirical literature.
Proven ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods together with presentation and reporting skills are a strong asset.
Confirmed ability to lead, mentor and empower a small to a medium professional team.
Self-motivated with good organization, and planning skills, including prioritizing work and multi-tasking.
Willingness to travel to various field-level offices (40%).

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal and time management communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to develop and utilise appropriate methods and tools to support high quality evidence and Learning analysis.
Well-developed skills in managing and delivering a range of research and development projects, including effective and efficient resource allocation.
Ability to work remotely and independently
Ability to work under own initiative with a proactive approach to problem solving.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage a range of diverse audiences, stakeholders, and partners.
Strong people management skills, including developing and motivating direct reports, colleagues and consultants.
Proven skills in writing for and speaking to a range of audiences to ensure impact, including making empirical data accessible for different audiences, and in using different channels and media.
Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated and result-driven, with ability to effectively build and manage networks and relationships for program promotion and issue-resolution
Ability to independently and proactively work as a team member with minimum day-to-day oversight

Desirable Knowledge and experience

Experience in delivery of large evidence syntheses (e.g., literature reviews and systematic reviews).
Advanced knowledge and experience of a range of analytical and evaluation techniques, including impact evaluation.
Proven track record in delivering research projects to meet funders’ requirements, including to time and quality expectations, within budget.
A clear understanding of project management processes and the importance of clear project/ performance management frameworks.
Experience in developing research proposals and publications