About the Opportunity
The MEL Associate will be based in Dadaab, with frequent travel to different sites in the region. He/she will report to the MEL Manager Kenya , based in Nairobi. The roles and responsibilities for this position include:
Responsibilities
Data Collection (50%)
Lead local data collection and data quality checks for Dadaab, Kakuma & Garissa, working with the program teams and the MEL teams for a coordinated approach.
Work with the data team to provide feedback on the qualitative and quantitative data collection tools.
Work with the manager to plan and execute data collections processes, including surveys and focus group discussions with a variety of client types
Communicate with clients about data collection plans and processes, and organize all logistics for successful collection
Update the project monitoring plan and monitor the indicators of different projects
Test survey materials, and incorporate feedback in consultation with the MEL team
Translate materials into local languages (Amharic or Somali) as needed in Dadaab region.
Train and support field staff on the routine monitoring data collection tools, like Kobo
Recruit, train, and supervise enumerators, ensuring they are trained and following all interview protocols for data collection
Supervise the data collection in English and Somali-in person (Dadaab region), on the phone, or with digital
Lead focus group discussions, facilitating and taking notes to capture meaningful insights
Ensure that surveys and M&E tasks are implemented in accordance with the M&E standard operating procedures set by Inkomoko
Data Organization and Reporting (30%)
Ensure high data quality and completeness by conducting data cleaning exercises
Ensure proper storage of data and use of appropriate guidelines to ensure Inkomoko and client confidentiality
Transcribe data from focus group discussions
Analyze data in excel and other analysis tools and write summary reports
Develop and share routine monitoring reports on monthly basis with program colleagues
Assist in data analysis and donor/partner reporting
Ensure data and privacy protections for all content
Follow up and implement policies and protocols for all company and client data
Other MEL Responsibilities (20%)
Ensure client's perspective is incorporated in quarterly program review
Support the communication team in gathering significant success stories
Team meetings and general participation in a variety of company learning and collaboration activities
Willingness and ability to travel 30% of your time to other field offices/ locations
Perform any other activities related to MEL
Minimum Qualifications
The MEL Associate should have experience in MEL, including managing complex data collection processes. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate:
Bachelor's degree required
3 years of work experience in MEL or statistics fields
Experience with Kobo, Stata, R, PowerBi is a plus, but excellent Excel skills are required.
English and Somali are a requirement, and Amharic is a plus..
Experience managing teams of enumerators
Technical skills and experience in data collection, tool development using mobile data collection software, and data management protocols
Experience in quantitative and qualitative data methods
Experience in statistical analysis software and or qualitative data analysis software
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines – must be strategic and operational
