The Programme Monitoring Support Advisor will be part of the core PMEL Kenya team providing technical and managerial support. Reporting to the Team Leader, the role will be responsible for:

• Leading on Component 1 (Programme Monitoring Supporting) including overseeing workplans, responsible for managing the following deliverables:
• Technical support and quality assurance to MEL design (theories of change, results frameworks, value of money matrix)
• Data quality assessments of monitoring data
• Capacity building on monitoring for implementing partners and programme teams
• Third Party Monitoring for programmes operating in insecure areas,
• Programme audits
• Managing inputs on Component 1 from sub-contractors and short-term experts
• Internal MEL assessments and functions

What We Value:

• Proven experience in providing technical support and quality assurance for MEL design, including theories of change, results frameworks, and value for money matrices
• At least 15 years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting on international programmes, preferably those based in Kenya
• Experience in developing and managing data quality assurance systems
• Experience in designing and delivering workshops for both internal and external audiences
• Expertise in developing high-quality analyses using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods data collection tools
• Proficiency in data visualisation tools such as MS PowerPoint and Adobe, with the ability to create informative visuals for presentations and reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams. Ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong skills in stakeholder management and capacity building
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs
• Experience working on donor-funded programmes in Kenya including FCDO and/ or other donors
• Experience of working with the Government of Kenya
• Extensive knowledge of Kenya including the socio, economic and political environment. Based and operates in Kenya
• At least a master’s degree in a relevant area