Monitoring Evaluation Learning Officer

Role: Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Officer (MEL

Purpose

The position is based at the Head Office in Nairobi Kenya. The Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Officer will serve as the focal person for all Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activity at the Center to synthesize analyze and utilize the MEL quantitative and qualitative data obtained to develop impact stories and case studies. S/he will support the Center s MEL agenda as well as knowledge translation and facilitate the documentation and sharing of best practices. The MEL Officer working closely with the MEL team will assess the performance of the Center sStrategic Plan and provide mechanisms for continuous performance improvement towards set targets and achievement of impact as envisioned by the strategy. S/he will address requests from themes coordinate MEL capacity building and offer supportive supervision.

Duties/ Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Lead the preparation of monthly program reports quarterly Senior Management Team reports and annual reports as well as project M&E reports.
  

• Support in reviewing evaluation reports across divisions themes and subthemes.
  

• Provide monitoring evaluation and learning technical support to divisions themes and subthemes during proposal writing implementation and program review.
  

• Provide technical support in the preparation of evaluation findings reports and articles for appropriate audiences.
  

• Ensure relevant and timely M&E information is utilized for routine programs internal reflection on the effectiveness or need for adaptation to strategies.
  

• Support research and evaluations by developing suitable and innovative methodologies and approaches in survey design and implementation at APHRC.
  

• Design and develop M&E tools result frameworks logic models and theory of change upon request from themes and units.
  

• Handle and ensure timely response to requests made by themes and subthemes through the APHRC MEL helpdesk to meet the MEL requirements across the Center.
  

• Support in the production of MEL documents used for publicity visibility and advocacy.
  

• Provide technical support on M&E data analysis and reporting.
  

Knowledge Management & Learning

Working in collaboration with the Knowledge Management and Learning Specialist the MEL Officer shall:

• Coordinate the submission publication and dissemination of critical knowledge products on MEL on the Knowhub portal.
  

• Ensure the publication database is updated and available on the Knowhub for easier tracking and retrieval.
  

• Contribute to the synthesis of MEL evidence with strategic information for evidenceinformed decisionmaking (EIDM).
  

• Support in the synthesis of programmatic outcomes and pathways to impact and their translation into impact stories and case studies.
  

• Facilitate sharing of best practices among partners (coordinating crosspollination and a community of practice.)
  

• Create graphic design materials for MEL reports including quarterly performance reports annual reports Pause & Reflect reports and impact evidence reports.
  

• Ensure that all published content is delivered to high standards and in line with the APHRC guidelines through copy editing.
  

• Liaise with designers and external suppliers to ensure collateral are produced on time on budget and to the required standard.
  

• Facilitate crossdivision/theme learning and best practice transfer through documentation and sharing of lessons learned for organizational learning.
  

• In collaboration with the Knowledge Management and Learning Specialist organize knowledgesharing and learning events Pause and Reflect sessions with staff or external key partners.
  

Systems Strengthening and Capacity Strengthening

• Support the implementation of the impacttracking model using the APHRC impacttracking tool.
  

• Support the setup operationalizing and coordination of the MEL Community of Practice.
  

• Support the rollout optimization and maintenance of the MEL platform alongside the software developer.
  

• Support capacity strengthening of APHRC staff on MEL systems and processes.
  

• Provide training to staff and partners to strengthen core MEL skills.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation Project Management Social Sciences or related discipline.
  

• At least 6 years post qualification work experience as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
  

• Experience implementing MEL activities at institutional level.
  

• Strong understanding of core MEL principles and practices.
  

• Good knowledge of data analysis software including Excel SPSS R Python Tableau Power Bi and Microsoft SQL
  

• Proven experience in leading learning initiatives and knowledge translation activities.
  

• Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.
  

• Exceptional organizational and coordination skills.
  

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is essential.