Country Level MEL Manager

The Country Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Manager is a key position in Prosper Global (Kenya) responsible for cross-cutting programmatic information management, monitoring and evaluation, ensuring that information collected is reflected upon, used to improve ongoing programs, and is incorporated into consistently high-quality reports and proposal development. The MEL Manager will be responsible for developing (in partnership with programme staff), coordinating, maintaining and constantly improving the nation-wide M&E system, as well as training M&E staff in each office. Prosper Global (Kenya) is in the process of launching a new country-wide data automation system to generate instant data analytics to inform program adaptation, and the Country MEL Manager will be responsible for driving this forward.

Reports Directly To: Country Director

Works Directly With: Program Managers, Regional MEL Advisors

Knowledge and Experience

• BA/S or equivalent, preferable in business administration, public administration or international development. MA/S in relevant field preferred.
  
• At least 7 years of experience in the areas of program development and monitoring and evaluation, including relevant experience building and managing an M&E system and team, relevant experience supervising data collection and data validation exercises, and building staff capacity.
  
• Must have extensive training skills and experience working with a variety of donors.
  
• Must have a high interest in, and capacity in, computer and digital technology – e.g. Excel, CommCare, PowerBI etc.
  
• Should enjoy building and managing high-performing teams, including fostering a positive culture.
  
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines.
  
• Ability to work independently and multi-task. .
  
• Excellent Communication and organizational skills.
  
• Internationally recognized qualification in project or program management or a commitment to obtain the qualification in the early months of work.