Manager – Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Knowledge & Change Management (KCM)

Millar Cameron is working with Swisscontact to recruit a Manager – Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Knowledge & Change Management (KCM). Swisscontact is an international development organization committed to sustainable economic development through skills development, market systems strengthening, and private sector engagement. The organisation works across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, partnering with governments, donors, and the private sector to design and deliver inclusive and evidence driven programmes in areas such as agriculture and food systems, climate and circular economy, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion. Find out more about Swisscontact

This role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with the potential to expand in scope to cover the Central and Southern Africa (CESAF) region.

Role Overview

The Manager – Monitoring & Evaluation and Knowledge & Change Management will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of monitoring, evaluation, learning, and knowledge systems for Swisscontact programmes. Reporting to the Project Manager, the role will ensure that high-quality data, learning, and evidence inform programme delivery, adaptive decision-making, and donor reporting.

This position plays a critical role in strengthening results measurement, embedding a learning culture, and supporting adaptive management across complex, multi-stakeholder and donor-funded projects, particularly within private-sector-led and market systems development programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, update, and implement M&E systems, strategies, and procedures.
• Review and strengthen M&E processes and approaches.
• Plan, budget, monitor, and evaluate M&E activities.
• Lead capacity development for project staff and partners on monitoring and measurement practices.
• Collaborate with country and head office teams as needed.
• Ensure quality and timely monitoring of project activities and data for decision-making and reporting.
• Manage and upgrade the Management Information System (MIS).
• Aggregate impact and outreach data as per logframe targets.
• Provide regular updates to the Team Leader on project quality and impact.
• Build staff capacity on M&E systems, standards, tools, and methodologies.
• Lead periodic reviews of result chains and M&E plans.
• Consolidate and analyze data for progress reports (monthly, bi-annual, annual).
• Facilitate integration of KCM in M&E systems by documenting best practices, innovative approaches, success stories, and challenges.
• Promote a learning and knowledge-sharing culture to support strategy development and implementation.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Statistics, Economics, Project Management, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in Monitoring & Evaluation, preferably within international development, donor-funded projects, or NGOs.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing M&E systems, including logframes, theories of change, and results chains.
• Proven track record in data management, analysis, and reporting for complex projects.
• Experience in capacity building, training, and mentoring staff on M&E methodologies and tools.
• Familiarity with DCED Standards, USAID MEL, Outcome Harvesting, Outcome Mapping, and other advanced evaluation frameworks is an asset.
• Experience working with Management Information Systems (MIS) and digital data collection tools.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required. Knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical skills, including quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Proficiency in data visualization and reporting software (e.g., Excel, Power BI, SPSS, KoboToolbox).
• Ability to aggregate, interpret, and present impact and outreach data for decision-making and donor reporting.

Sector Knowledge

• Understanding of market systems development, inclusive economic growth, and adaptive learning approaches.
• Knowledge of evidence-based decision-making and adaptive management principles.

Personal Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High ethical standards, professionalism, and commitment to Swisscontact’s values of inclusivity, learning, and accountability.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and adaptable to changing project needs.

To apply for this position please provide an up-to-date CV.

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