Country Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Advisor - Kenya
SNV
Full-time
On-site
Nairobi Nairobi County Kenya
Company Description
SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalyzing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.
Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.
For more information on SNV, please visit http://www.snv.org/
Job Description
SNV is seeking a dynamic and pragmatic Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor for its programme in Kenya. Reporting to the Country Director with technical support from the MEL Global Team, the MEL Advisor provides strategic leadership on all MEL functions. The MEL Advisor is a strategic advisor, which is a highly skilled position that focuses on the establishment and quality assurance of project and country level MEL systems, facilitation of project and country level M&E, learning and accountability frameworks, and capacity development of existing MEL staff. They coach project MEL Advisors & staff with MEL responsibilities and provide recommendations and advice to the Sector Leaders.
The solutions that the MEL Manager will drive forward in Kenya are:
Improving quality & maximising the use of country and project MEL systems via mobilisation of existing M&E staff and sector staff at country level.
Growing sense-making and critical analysis capacities, using data for adaptive project and country-portfolio management.
Contribution to stronger knowledge management and learning, through improved change measurement and the establishment of integrated country and project learning frameworks.
As part of the Business Development Committee, participate in project design and budget development to ensure MEL standards and best practices are embedded in all new projects.
Responsibilities
Establish Kenya’s country MEL system and lead its initiation, implementation, and capacity strengthening.
Ensure the effective implementation of MEL policies, procedures and guidelines for country specific projects
Contribute to stronger knowledge management and ensure lessons learned are applied in daily practice through the development of appropriate systems and frameworks.
Develop in-country capacities on Accountability through the development of appropriate feedback mechanisms, accountability frameworks and project teams coaching.
Steering (functionally) & coaching MEL and other country and project level colleagues towards compliance with the country MEL system and its ownership, as well as with donor regulations
Ensure coordination of the MEL Community of Practice through leadership or delegated leadership.
Contribute to the development of a culture of MEL prioritisation with a focus on quality by leading by example and supporting Sector Leaders in critical reflection, recognition of failures/weaknesses, accountability, and continuous learning.
Drive innovation through digitalization systems and processes to enhance data collection, analysis, visualisation and reporting.
Develop and implement comprehensive frameworks—including results, accountability, and learning frameworks—to facilitate decision-making, adaptive management and organizational learning
Promote relevant MEL topics and best practices, with a focus on quality by leading by example and supporting Sector Leaders in knowledge-sharing initiatives that break sector silos and drive systemic change. Coordinate Kenya’s contribution to SNV’s Global Harmonised Indicators.
Facilitate the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation capacity development initiatives in Kenya.
Participate in Business Development processes including in Theory of Change development support, MEL Plan development and learning agenda identification, to support quality project design.
Support report reviewing processes so that they reflect evidence and data analytics.
Work closely with the Marketing & Communications Team to ensure lessons through case studies and success stories are evidence-based and are continuously documented and disseminated.
Supporting relevant global MEL processes as required.
Supervision: Technical supervision of all MEAL staff in Kenya
Qualifications
Strong background in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) including quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in MEL in the development sector, consultancy firm, research institute and/or businesses with experience of working in a developing country context.
Solid experience of successfully setting up new systems, processes, and/or initiatives related to MEL.
A strong understanding of and experience in facilitating theory of change development and review and the development and use of high-level results frameworks.
Experience of conducting and quality assuring assessments and/or evaluations that include primary data collection.
Experience in designing and facilitating iterative learning processes.
Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and influencing skills with practical experience of leading collaborative processes.
Team player, strong interpersonal skills, used to working in multi-cultural environments.
Excellent English, and highly desirable French.
Experience conducting and quality assuring assessments and/or evaluations that include primary data collection.
Familiarity with SNV’s leading sectors: Agriculture, Energy, and Water
Sensitive and committed to gender equity, inclusion and diversity principles in all aspects of their work.
Strong knowledge and skills in data management and analysis using statistical software’s (such as STATA, SPSS, SAS, Eviews, POWER BI etc.).
Willingness and ability to travel.
Additional Information
Reports to: Country Director
Proposed workstation: Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel within Kenya
Job type: Full-time
Contract period: 1 year (with possibility of extension subject to good performance).
How to apply:
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation by 16 March 2025 using the Smart Recruiters platform by clicking "I'm Interested" button.
Working at SNV
We offer a stimulating work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our team members benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org/careers.
At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.
Shortlisting
Shortlisting and interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates are highly recommended to submit their applications as soon as they can. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the submission date of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.
Reference & vetting check
We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission.
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “ Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.
SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalyzing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.
Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.
For more information on SNV, please visit http://www.snv.org/
Job Description
SNV is seeking a dynamic and pragmatic Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Advisor for its programme in Kenya. Reporting to the Country Director with technical support from the MEL Global Team, the MEL Advisor provides strategic leadership on all MEL functions. The MEL Advisor is a strategic advisor, which is a highly skilled position that focuses on the establishment and quality assurance of project and country level MEL systems, facilitation of project and country level M&E, learning and accountability frameworks, and capacity development of existing MEL staff. They coach project MEL Advisors & staff with MEL responsibilities and provide recommendations and advice to the Sector Leaders.
The solutions that the MEL Manager will drive forward in Kenya are:
Improving quality & maximising the use of country and project MEL systems via mobilisation of existing M&E staff and sector staff at country level.
Growing sense-making and critical analysis capacities, using data for adaptive project and country-portfolio management.
Contribution to stronger knowledge management and learning, through improved change measurement and the establishment of integrated country and project learning frameworks.
As part of the Business Development Committee, participate in project design and budget development to ensure MEL standards and best practices are embedded in all new projects.
Responsibilities
Establish Kenya’s country MEL system and lead its initiation, implementation, and capacity strengthening.
Ensure the effective implementation of MEL policies, procedures and guidelines for country specific projects
Contribute to stronger knowledge management and ensure lessons learned are applied in daily practice through the development of appropriate systems and frameworks.
Develop in-country capacities on Accountability through the development of appropriate feedback mechanisms, accountability frameworks and project teams coaching.
Steering (functionally) & coaching MEL and other country and project level colleagues towards compliance with the country MEL system and its ownership, as well as with donor regulations
Ensure coordination of the MEL Community of Practice through leadership or delegated leadership.
Contribute to the development of a culture of MEL prioritisation with a focus on quality by leading by example and supporting Sector Leaders in critical reflection, recognition of failures/weaknesses, accountability, and continuous learning.
Drive innovation through digitalization systems and processes to enhance data collection, analysis, visualisation and reporting.
Develop and implement comprehensive frameworks—including results, accountability, and learning frameworks—to facilitate decision-making, adaptive management and organizational learning
Promote relevant MEL topics and best practices, with a focus on quality by leading by example and supporting Sector Leaders in knowledge-sharing initiatives that break sector silos and drive systemic change. Coordinate Kenya’s contribution to SNV’s Global Harmonised Indicators.
Facilitate the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation capacity development initiatives in Kenya.
Participate in Business Development processes including in Theory of Change development support, MEL Plan development and learning agenda identification, to support quality project design.
Support report reviewing processes so that they reflect evidence and data analytics.
Work closely with the Marketing & Communications Team to ensure lessons through case studies and success stories are evidence-based and are continuously documented and disseminated.
Supporting relevant global MEL processes as required.
Supervision: Technical supervision of all MEAL staff in Kenya
Qualifications
Strong background in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEAL) including quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in MEL in the development sector, consultancy firm, research institute and/or businesses with experience of working in a developing country context.
Solid experience of successfully setting up new systems, processes, and/or initiatives related to MEL.
A strong understanding of and experience in facilitating theory of change development and review and the development and use of high-level results frameworks.
Experience of conducting and quality assuring assessments and/or evaluations that include primary data collection.
Experience in designing and facilitating iterative learning processes.
Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and influencing skills with practical experience of leading collaborative processes.
Team player, strong interpersonal skills, used to working in multi-cultural environments.
Excellent English, and highly desirable French.
Experience conducting and quality assuring assessments and/or evaluations that include primary data collection.
Familiarity with SNV’s leading sectors: Agriculture, Energy, and Water
Sensitive and committed to gender equity, inclusion and diversity principles in all aspects of their work.
Strong knowledge and skills in data management and analysis using statistical software’s (such as STATA, SPSS, SAS, Eviews, POWER BI etc.).
Willingness and ability to travel.
Additional Information
Reports to: Country Director
Proposed workstation: Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel within Kenya
Job type: Full-time
Contract period: 1 year (with possibility of extension subject to good performance).
How to apply:
If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation by 16 March 2025 using the Smart Recruiters platform by clicking "I'm Interested" button.
Working at SNV
We offer a stimulating work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our team members benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org/careers.
At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.
Shortlisting
Shortlisting and interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates are highly recommended to submit their applications as soon as they can. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the submission date of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.
Reference & vetting check
We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission.
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “ Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.