Role profile:

• Reporting to the Head of Learning and Innovation, the MERLA Lead will be responsible for designing and implementing the MERLA activities for the Kenya country program. This will range from the coordination of baseline research to regular data collection needed to prepare Monthly, Quarterly and Annual progress reports and to monitor programs activities on a regular basis. The MERLA Lead will further contribute to developing and maintaining the MIS of the programs and will be responsible for the collection and analysis of different data in relation to the programs’ activities.
• The MERLA Lead will work in close collaboration with program teams in-country and at the global level.

Key responsibilities:

MEL Tool Development and Data Management – 40%

• Develop and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation system that will ensure tracking of various program results at different levels (outputs, outcomes and impact).
• Develop/ adopt an integrated database and ensure accountability through regular data updates, data integrity and working in collaboration with the field data collectors.
• Work with program officers and managers to ensure the collection of relevant and appropriate data needed for an effective M&E system which will be utilized in monitoring strengths, weaknesses and gaps in programs implementation and for reporting on donor commitments.
• Review existing data collection tools for the programs and lead the ongoing digitalisation effort for reporting and data management.
• Incorporate field and technical team feedback to ensure the continuous improvement of data management systems within Light for the World in Kenya.

Monitoring and Reporting – 40%

• Monitor the programs’ activities and progress towards achieving program outputs.
• Identify strategies for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of programs implementation by identifying bottlenecks in completing and reaching targets in programs activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks.
• Provide statistical input for monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual programs reports.
• Carry out data quality assessments/ audits regularly for M&E data, based on agreed indicators to guide decision making.

Assessments, Surveys and Evaluation – 15%

• Liaise with other country office teams and partners to ensure that all new and ongoing programs adhere to accountability requirements by initiating baseline surveys and barrier analysis for new programs and conducting relevant reviews for ongoing programs to meet Light for the World standards.
• Timely plan and initiate all pre and post intervention assessments, KAP surveys and other types of assessments as needed per program.
• Coordinate the review of all survey reports prepared to ensure quality and accurate reporting.

Perform additional team responsibilities – 5%

Required Skills and Qualifications

• A university degree in Information Management, Statistics, Economics, Monitoring & Evaluation, Demography, Population Studies and/or any other related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of MERLA experience including managing quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis related to humanitarian or development programs.
• Supervisory experience including technical and administrative management of subcontractors.
• Demonstrated experience of statistical packages and/ or data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, SMART, STAT 01) and advanced computer skills (word-processing, spread sheets, and databases) are a must.
• Experience with mobile data collection, cloud-based, digital data management and information systems is an added bonus.
• Outstanding oral and written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• Self‐starter, self‐disciplined and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Passionate about disability inclusion and Light for the World’s mission.