M&E Specialist, USAID Kenya Integrated WASH Program
Closing Date: November 24, 2013
Job Title: M&E Specialist, USAID KIWASH
Requisition Number: 005
Area of Interest: Water & Sanitation
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Please Note: This position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.
Closing Date: November 24, 2013
Job Title: M&E Specialist, USAID KIWASH
Requisition Number: 005
Area of Interest: Water & Sanitation
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Please Note: This position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.
Job Description
The Millennium Water Alliance seeks two M&E Specialists for an anticipated 5-year WASH program in Kenya expected to be awarded by USAID in FY2014. KIWASH aims to provide at-scale adoption of sustainable models of WASH service delivery through (1) scaled-up market-based service delivery models; (2) increased access to sustainable financing/credit for WASH services; (3) improved access to integrated WASH and nutrition services; (4) increased environmental sustainability of WASH services; and (5) strengthened WASH services and water resource institutions. The project will incorporate sustainability of resources and services, upstream/downstream integration, and effective strategies to scale.
The M&E Specialists will work with the M&E Director and the Regional Managers (who oversee either the region of Lake Victoria or the region of Tana/Arth/Ewaso) to monitor and evaluate a high-impact program to institutionalize catalytic models of sustainable service delivery and strengthen governance for resilient and sustainable management of WASH services and water resources in Kenya. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable of USAID and GoK indicators and reporting requirements. S/he will also be experienced in establishing indicators and monitoring, evaluating, and reporting systems. Implementing activities will be primarily in Busia, Homa Bay, Migori, and Siaya counties; or Kitui, Makueni, Isiolo, and Liakipia counties.
Specific M&E Specialist responsibilities include:
• Play an active role in the design, development, and implementation of a monitoring, research and evaluation strategy for the project;
• Play an active role in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation guidelines and reporting systems for project activities, based on project indicators, and the development of innovative approaches to measuring program performance;
• Play an active role in the design and implementation of performance monitoring plans, indicators, and systems for data collection. Possible role in training of KIWASH staff members in the same;
• Actively support of the development of the project’s data management systems—including a longitudinal and relational database for increased data accuracy, timeliness, and reliability, and for assessing overall project impact and coverage;
• Collect, analyze, and use program data for decision-making and to inform governance, in addition to maintaining the indicator database;
• Implement monitoring strategies and the assessment of data quality, collection methods and sources of information, and data use for strengthening KIWASH project activities;
• Work independently to maintain progress toward reaching goals, objectives, and specific activity targets;
• Compile and report data for key programmatic output, outcome, and impact indicators, including routine data validation;
• Measure effectiveness of the portfolio of KIWASH activities;
• Ensure that results reporting meet MWA and USAID requirements;
• Play an active role in the reporting of project performance;
• Participate in preparation of project reports and work plans; and
• Play an active role in the analysis and publication of results, as appropriate, and support other dissemination as necessary (as directed by M&E Director and Regional Managers).
• Play an active role in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation guidelines and reporting systems for project activities, based on project indicators, and the development of innovative approaches to measuring program performance;
• Play an active role in the design and implementation of performance monitoring plans, indicators, and systems for data collection. Possible role in training of KIWASH staff members in the same;
• Actively support of the development of the project’s data management systems—including a longitudinal and relational database for increased data accuracy, timeliness, and reliability, and for assessing overall project impact and coverage;
• Collect, analyze, and use program data for decision-making and to inform governance, in addition to maintaining the indicator database;
• Implement monitoring strategies and the assessment of data quality, collection methods and sources of information, and data use for strengthening KIWASH project activities;
• Work independently to maintain progress toward reaching goals, objectives, and specific activity targets;
• Compile and report data for key programmatic output, outcome, and impact indicators, including routine data validation;
• Measure effectiveness of the portfolio of KIWASH activities;
• Ensure that results reporting meet MWA and USAID requirements;
• Play an active role in the reporting of project performance;
• Participate in preparation of project reports and work plans; and
• Play an active role in the analysis and publication of results, as appropriate, and support other dissemination as necessary (as directed by M&E Director and Regional Managers).
Required Skills:
• Evaluation research skills, including applied knowledge of quantitative research methods, sampling techniques, data analysis and interpretation, and applied knowledge of qualitative research methodologies.
• Preference for monitoring and evaluation skills specific to areas such as water supply, water treatment, sanitation, market-based solutions, product introduction, behavior change related to hygiene and nutrition, management of water resources, governance, productive use of water, and capacity development.
• Skill in monitoring and evaluating cross-cutting themes such as gender equity, Multiple Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change.
• Skill in data quality assurance.
• Planning, management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Preference for applicants who are also fluent in written and spoken Swahili.
• Preference for monitoring and evaluation skills specific to areas such as water supply, water treatment, sanitation, market-based solutions, product introduction, behavior change related to hygiene and nutrition, management of water resources, governance, productive use of water, and capacity development.
• Skill in monitoring and evaluating cross-cutting themes such as gender equity, Multiple Use Water Services (MUS), and climate change.
• Skill in data quality assurance.
• Planning, management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong MS Office skills, including Word and Excel.
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Preference for applicants who are also fluent in written and spoken Swahili.
Required Experience:
• Advanced degree in M&E, environmental studies, demography, statistics, engineering, public health, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of WASH or water resource management programs, preferably including multi-sectoral implementations (WASH/nutrition, WRM/environment, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of and experience with indicators required by USAID and the GoK.
• Advanced degree in M&E, environmental studies, demography, statistics, engineering, public health, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of WASH or water resource management programs, preferably including multi-sectoral implementations (WASH/nutrition, WRM/environment, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of and experience with indicators required by USAID and the GoK.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
The Millennium Water Alliance offers sustainable solutions through advocacy, shared knowledge, and collaborative programming. Our vision mirrors our belief that no one should die or suffer chronic illness as the result of a water-related disease. With nine implementing NGO members, the Alliance demonstrates commitment to water and sanitation programs that embody the values of transparency, accountability, efficiency, and sensitivity in all of their work.
We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. EOE/M/F/D/V
How to apply:
Qualified Kenyan nationals are particularly encouraged to apply.
Applicants should forward a cover letter, CV in reverse chronological format, and a list of at least 3 professional references (name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference) toMWAKiWASHMES@gmail.com .
