Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Lead at SoCha

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); SoCha (a portmanteau of Social and Change) is an independent Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (ME&L) firm that provides bespoke solutions to social challenges. Since our inception in , we have grown from a consortium of globally-recognized experts who specialize in evaluating the effectiveness of development assistance, to a full-fledged ME&L services firm that specializes in advancing innovative methodologies and changing the way donors find solutions to social problems. ResponsibilitiesThe Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Lead will: Manage M&E and data visualization staff, and a four-person monitoring and verification (M&V) team that will conduct 60 M&V visits annually across Kenya;Develop, review, and align project and activity MEL plans to Mission’s performance management plans (PMP) for the Country and Regional Development Cooperation Strategies (CDCS and RDCS);Advise USAID/KEA on the development of evaluation, assessments, and analyses statements of work, cost estimates, and the utilization of findings;Oversee GIS and DataViz deliverables, including the creation of customized data visualization dashboards;Oversee Third-Party Monitoring, including data verification, context monitoring, implementation monitoring, data quality assessments, compliance monitoring, data analysis and visualization;Enhance implementing partner (IP) knowledge of how to conduct their own effective monitoring site visits;Collaborate with other LISA technical staff to design and conduct trainings for Mission personnel and other stakeholders;Report writing for technical deliverables;Quality assurance of all products, documents, and deliverables prepared by the MEL team;Present findings to USAID representatives and implementing partners;Line management and capacity building of team members and relevant STTA;Other duties as requested by SoCha Management and/or Chief of Party. Minimum Qualifications Master’s or PhD degree in economics, international development, or a relevant field (or substitute an additional 5 years of experience with a Bachelor’s);Fluent spoken and written English;10+ years of experience in performance management, data management, analysis, or MEL, including 5 years managing teamsDemonstrated ability to manage complex operations and staff;Ability to document and presenting actionable findings;Ability to understand and mentor staff on multiple analytical methods.