With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children's life stories!Key Responsibilities:Technical support in Program Planning Take lead in the design and implementation of a monitoring framework to track delivery against program objectives.Together with the Program team and partners, organize and facilitate Strategic/multi-year Plans/designs and budgets for the overall programSupport review and update log frames, M&E Plans, Program indicators and periodic targets and detailed implementation planSupport the development of clear and implementable work break down structure for respective MEL activities as neededSupport the finance team to ensure realistic scheduling of MEL activities and budgetsIdentify and document the program assets and produce a Remote Sensing /GIS activity /program map.Identify and document the program geographical coverage and produce a RS/GIS activity /Program map.Participating in the designing/preparation of tools and guidelines for data collection, analysis and reporting, with a focus on establishing output and outcome tracking, systemically checking data for quality, accuracy, and consistency, and providing feedback as necessary.Provide support and participate in Kenya Big Dreams related program design (assessments, research) and in the production of well-designed proposal that are LEAP aligned and reflective of community needs, contexts and donor/SO expectations.Technical Support in Program implementation and Quality AssuranceLead and Coordinate the successful roll out and implementation of all MEAL related initiatives in the program sites of Baringo, Migori, West Pokot and Samburu Counties.Disseminate clear business processes for respective MEAL components to ensure consistent application and adherence to standards.Develop and support implementation of program MEAL annual calendarsLead the process of capacity assessments and capacity building for staff and for potential local partners.Ensure that respective staff and WVK implementing partners are provided with requisite MEAL technical support to perform.Coordinate effective implementation of program Activities in collaboration with key partners.Coordinate and facilitate timely review and sharing of all program documents; plans/designs and reports.Coordinate and facilitate timely review and sharing of all program documents; plans/designs and reports.Monitoring, Reporting and AccountabilityEstablish and operationalize a digital data collection and beneficiary tracking system and databaseTake lead in the design of monitoring framework to track delivery against program targets and objectives. Coordinate monitoring activities of WVK and its implementing partners.Coordinate, participate and report on technical field monitoring visits.Ensure mechanisms for collating, & analysing data, synthesizing information, updating the monitoring matrix and other monitoring systems are in place.Ensure timely dissemination of monitoring data to key stakeholders for management decision making.Support remote sensing and GIS Mapping of Program initiativesEnsure the appropriate use of information management systems in compliance with WV Kenya, GoK, and donor and in line with partnership agreements.Coordinate the compilation and submission of program management reports as per WV standards and donor requirements. Support establishment of accountability mechanisms for the program to enhance information sharing, complaints management and timely feedback flow.Timely and quality review and submission of all mandatory monitoring reportAlways ensure to store collected data securely as per policies relating to data protection for the programCoordinate program reflection and learning sessions in conjunction with other grant staff and program partners.Disseminate all program information related to M&E to staff and partners across the three counties.Ensure Program alignment to the national, donor and support office evaluation protocols.Research, Learning and Knowledge ManagementCoordinate periodic reviews/evaluations of the program interventions using appropriate methodologies to determine achievementsEnsure that the program assessments, feasibility studies and or characterization processes are conducted in a timely manner and quality reports are produced as per standard.Coordinate inter-county exchange meetings on MEAL for lessons learnt and upscale to regional programme level interventionEstablish effective knowledge management mechanisms including documentation and sharing of innovative/promising/best practices or lessons learned and impacts.Organize and conduct learning forums/events at regular points to facilitate learning by the partnersFacilitate ongoing and collaborative learning within WVK and partners based on key data from the performance management system.Serve as project's point of contact for developing ToRs, solicitation, selection, and execution of in-country assessment contractors including baseline, midline, and endline, and other research as identified.Coordinate learning agenda collaboration with support office.Conduct M&E, research, and planning related to social norms, barrier analysis, and sensitive topicsNetworking and CollaborationNetwork and collaborate with relevant partners, and represent World Vision in Technical Working Group Meetings relating to KBD programCoordinate with external stakeholders including, but not limited to, academia, NGOs, Government, and Private Sector in order to advance the learning /research goals of the programEnsure sensitive complaints collection and handling through development of functional systems within the programEnsure accountability assessments are conducted and capacity of staff built to undertake accountability assessments.Ensure effective community complaints response mechanisms in collaboration with communities are developed and functionalComply with and promote WV policies such as Child and Adult Safeguarding policy, Whistle blower policy and anti – fraud policy (preventing and reporting any incidences of Fraud).Prepare for and speak to data related questions in regular project calls with support office.Build capacity of project MEL staff in each region pertaining to: program planning, monitoring, reporting, research, and quality assuranceQualification, Knowledge and Skills Master's degree in a relevant field such as international development, social sciences, statistics, or a related field.Minimum of 7 years of experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems for development programs, preferably in the context of humanitarian or community development.Strong understanding of monitoring and evaluation methodologies, including both quantitative and qualitative approaches.Proficiency in data analysis software such as SPSS, STATA, or R, and advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information effectively to diverse audiences.Proven project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively under pressure.Experience in Data collection on the Open data kit plat form and other mobile based applications, data analysis and interpretationExperience working in multicultural environments and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.Commitment to World Vision's mission, vision, and core values;Practical experience in M&E system coordination/ implementation in a large international non-governmental organization or other international relief/development bodyExperience in working on donor funded programs and other multilateral donor funded project.Demonstrate understanding of latest developments, research and trends in the relevant aspects of the field of child protection.Experience in program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and reporting.Well-developed research, analytical (qualitative and quantitative), documentation, report-writing and strategic planning skills, with particular competency in participatory research methods;Certification in M&E and in conducting assessments or equivalent.Proven ability in designing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating child protection programmes will be an added advantageExperience in social norms and/or social behavior change research will be an added advantage.Mobile-data collection and management software skills (e.g ODK, Kobo etc.) is desirableAbility to document good practice and lessons learned.Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal).Ability to write effective funding proposals
