MONITORING AND EVALUATION (M&E) OFFICER – JIINUE GROWTH PROGRAM (JGP)

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OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

As the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer for the Jiinue Growth Program (JGP) at KEPSA, you will be responsible for developing and managing the program’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning framework. You will ensure accurate data collection, timely analysis, and evidence- based reporting to track progress and assess the impact of the program, documentation of lessons learned, and dissemination of findings to inform program improvements. You will report to the Chief SME & Enterprise Development Officer and contribute to KEPSA’s broader mission of supporting youth- and women-led MSMEs across Kenya.

1. M&E Framework and Strategy

• Design, implement, and manage the JGP M&E framework, including indicators, targets, tools, and methodologies aligned with program objectives and donor requirements.
  
• Define clear performance metrics to track MSME growth, access to finance, market linkages, and resilience.
  
• Contribute M&E insights to proposals, concept notes, and strategic documents to strengthen program growth and sustainability.
  

2. Data Collection, Validation, and Analysis

• Lead the collection, verification, and analysis of program data from KEPSA field assistants, trainers, and other program staff to ensure quality and accuracy.
  
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor implementation, provide technical support, and validate reported results.
  
• Support and coordinate baseline, annual tracer surveys, mid-term, and end-term evaluations, as well as thematic studies to measure impact.
  

3. Data Management and Archiving

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive participants and activity database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
  
• Oversee a robust program data management and archiving system (digital and physical) to ensure secure storage, backups, accessibility, and retrieval of program data.
  
• Ensure compliance with data protection standards and donor/KEPSA accountability requirements.
  

4. Reporting and Knowledge Sharing

• Produce high-quality reports, dashboards, case studies, and success stories for internal use, donor reporting, and external communications.
  
• Facilitate regular reflection, review, and learning sessions with staff and partners, integrating lessons learned into ongoing program design and implementation.
  
• Document and disseminate best practices, innovations, and lessons to inform sector-wide MSME development.
  

5. Risk Identification and Adaptive Management

• Identify risks, challenges, and opportunities in program implementation through M&E findings.
  
• Provide timely and practical recommendations to strengthen program performance and impact.
  

6. Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build the capacity of KEPSA staff, field assistants, and partners on M&E tools, methodologies, and reporting standards.
  
• Collaborate with financial institutions, government agencies, and development partners to harmonize data collection and reporting.
  
• Provide technical support to partners to ensure consistent use of M&E systems and frameworks.
  

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
  

• At least 5 years’ experience in M&E, preferably in MSME or Youth related in development programs.
  

• Strong knowledge of M&E frameworks, results-based management, and data quality assurance.
  

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SPSS, STATA, Power BI, or other M&E software) and mobile data collection tools.
  

• Strong track record in development work reporting, preferably with multi-stakeholder or multi-sector programs.
  

• Proven skills in MEL system design, data management, and use of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
  

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to synthesize complex findings for diverse audiences and a team player.
  

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.