Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in 2004.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Planning and Development:

•  Design, develop, and implement a comprehensive M&E framework and plan, tailored to the specific context of each country.
•  Collaborate with country teams to align the M&E framework with local needs and contexts.

Data Collection and Analysis:

•  Develop and oversee data collection tools and methodologies ensuring data quality and integrity.
•  Analyze data to derive insights, trends, and patterns, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.

Reporting:

•  Prepare and present regular M&E reports, detailing findings, lessons learned, and recommendations.
•  Collaborate with other departments to integrate M&E findings into broader organizational strategies and reports.

Capacity Building:

•  Train and mentor country teams on M&E best practices, tools, and techniques to ensure consistent application.
•  Identify areas for improvement and organize training sessions or workshops as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement:

•  Liaise with donors, partners, and other stakeholders, providing them with necessary reports and updates.
•  Facilitate periodic review meetings with stakeholders to discuss progress, challenges, and ways forward.

Continuous Improvement:

•  Stay updated with global M&E best practices and integrate them into the program as relevant.
•  Use feedback and lessons learned to iteratively improve the training programs and the M&E system itself.

Program Management:

•  Oversee the M&E budget, ensuring resources are effectively allocated.
•  Collaborate with the broader program management team to ensure that M&E findings are integrated into the program design and implementation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• The post holder will be required to have and to demonstrate evidence of the following qualifications, attributes, and skills:
•  Bachelor’s degree in international development, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field.
•  Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
•  Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in an international context or multi-country setting.
•  Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E frameworks and tools.
•  Proficiency in Excel, SPSS, Tableau, PowerBi, or any other relevant data analysis and visualization software.
•  Excellent communication skills in English.
•  International travel capability.