Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
MELCLA Director - USAID Kenya PSDI
Start Date: Contingent upon award

Project Overview:
MESPT is recruiting for a MEL/CLA Director for the anticipated USAID Kenya and East Africa Private Sector Development Initiative Activity. The activity is focused on accelerating ag-led growth in Kenya through partnerships with larger agricultural sector firms (such as processors and offtakers) and expansion of smallholder farmer out-grower schemes. The anticipated activity will focus on creating jobs and generating large scale increases in sales/exports in the agriculture sector cost-effectively and, ideally, through a sustainable and locally led vehicle.

Role:
The MEL/CLA Director will lead the monitoring, evaluation, and learning/collaboration, learning and adapting components of the project. S/he will be responsible for designing the MEL system in alignment with the USAID results framework; leading the project data collection; conducting data analysis to inform the project implementation; and producing timely, accurate, and complete reporting. S/he will be responsible for building the capacity of project staff, local partners, and other stakeholders in the collection, utilization, and dissemination of data. S/he will also lead quarterly CLA pause-and-reflect working group meetings and other CLA activities.

Qualifications:
1. Minimum of eight (8) years of experience designing and implementing MEL and CLA systems for international development projects. Prior experience in a MEL leadership position required.
2. Strong track record of working on projects of similar scope (agriculture, market systems), complexity, and size. Experience managing MEL for a USAID Feed the Future activity is desirable.
3. Ability to communicate findings to a range of external and internal stakeholders and apply MEL results to project implementation strategies.
4. Experience mentoring staff in MEL techniques.
5. Experience strengthening the capacity of local organizations in knowledge management and learning.
6. Prior experience leading, designing, managing, and/or commissioning performance evaluations and other types of research.
7. Previous experience in Kenya or another East African country strongly preferred.
8. Master’s degree in Statistics, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field.
9. Proficiency in statistical software such as STATA, SPSS, or a similar package.
10. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
11. Fluency in English required.
12. Local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Job application procedure
Interested applicants should send expressions of interest including detailed curriculum vitae/s with contact references of previous relevant works done, to careers@mespt.org  by 2 nd September 2022, 5.00pm EAT. Early applications encouraged. MESPT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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