Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement the overall Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system for Result 3 activities.
Develop and standardize M&E tools, including trackers, databases, and dashboards for the project
Ensure timely and accurate data collection, validation, and management across all project components.
Track progress against project indicators by Monitor activity implementation progress against project objectives and work plans
Develop and maintain an M&E dashboard to support real-time tracking of progress and decision-making.
Prepare the project M&E reports on a monthly and quarterly basis
Support the Project manager to prepare monthly and quarterly reports in line with donor (AICS/CISP) requirements.
Ensure proper documentation and organization of means of verification for all indicators.
Conduct data quality checks and verification exercises to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Support the design and implementation of evaluation tools, including training evaluations and participant feedback mechanisms.
Track and report on project outcomes, including skills acquisition, employment, and entrepreneurship.
Work closely with the Project Manager and partners to support adaptive management and continuous improvement of the project.
Designed and deployed questionnaires in KoboToolbox, and trained enumerators on using KoBoCollect for efficient and high-quality field data collection.
Support the project in conducting assessments as needed; able to facilitate focus groups and other qualitative data collection exercises
Analyzed program data and contributed to the preparation of monitoring and evaluation reports to support evidence-based decision-making.
Any other duty assigned by the line manager
Key Deliverables:
Functional M&E framework and tools (trackers, templates, and databases)
M&E dashboard for tracking all result 3 outputs
Monthly and quarterly M&E reports
Clean and verified datasets for reporting
Documentation of means of verification for all indicators
Final M&E report with key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations
Requirements:
Education:
A university degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field (Master's degree is an added advantage).
Professional Experience:
Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in Monitoring & Evaluation for development projects.
Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E systems and tools.
Experience working on skills development, vocational training, or youth employment programs.
Strong experience in data collection, management, and analysis.
Experience in developing dashboards (Excel, Power BI, or similar tools).
Experience working with donor-funded projects (AICS, EU, UN, or similar) is highly desirable.
Desirable Skills:
Experience working in the fashion, creative, or manufacturing sector
Knowledge of inclusive programming (youth, women, persons living with disabilities)
Experience in training evaluation and outcome tracking
Familiarity with TVET systems and informal sector dynamics in Kenya
Understanding of AICS reporting and compliance requirements
Key Competencies:
Strong analytical and data management skills
High attention to detail and commitment to data quality
Ability to translate data into clear insights and reports
Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to train and support project teams
Contract Duration:
1 year, renewable