Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) – Monitoring and Evaluation Manager (Nairobi).

Role Summary

The role of the M&E Manager is to establish and implement systems that promote evidence-based decision-making, programme and project performance, and internal management. The M&E Manager will contribute to quality programming through supporting access to and use of relevant and timely information on programme scale, relevance, and effectiveness. Within this context, the M&E Manager will provide technical support to in-country staff pertaining to M&E and build capacity in the country mission by identifying and supporting the implementation of effective, cost efficient and meaningful M&E systems.
All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and believes shall guide our actions and relationships. 

1.1. Generic responsibilities 

• Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
• Responsible for design, development and implementation of M&E systems, including M&E SOPs, guidance and tools.
•  Advise management on M&E solutions/options in the design of M&E staffing, resourcing and budgeting for M&E, and M&E priorities for the country office.
• Participate in programme design and proposal discussions, including theory of change development, log frame design and budgeting for M&E.
• Support programme staff in planning for and executing M&E, including, data collection methodology and tools and data management, analysis and use.
• Support the implementation, dissemination and use of evaluations, assessments and monitoring data in programme development, adjustment or review.
• Contribute to organisational learning through supporting specific analysis, lessons learned and reports.
• Management of the M&E team.
• Capacity building and training of programme and M&E support staff on M&E technical and conceptual areas.
• Supervise and mentor M&E support staff in executing M&E plans.

1.2. Specific responsibilities

• Lead on Evaluation
• Strengthen capacity in terms of data analysis of the M&E and programme teams
•  Lead on the Integrated Theory of Change and Integrated Logframe to be developed as a result of the Integrated Programming Strategy
• Strengthen and support a culture of analysis
• Strengthen and support evidence base programming
•  Lead on the Complaint and Feedback Mechanism

 2.1. Professional competencies

• At least 5 years’ experience in creating and leading the implementation of M&E systems for an international NGO
• At least 5 years’ experience working in an emergency or post-conflict setting
• Thorough experience with and knowledge of principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation in relief and development programs, using both quantitative and qualitative methods
• Understanding of data and information needs for program management and decision making
• Experience in facilitating the capacity building efforts of diverse colleagues, including local partner agencies
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring and other formal and non-formal methods
• High level English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)
• Analytic and computer skills, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
• Experience using Power Bi

2.2. Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:  

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational and team working skills
• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
•  Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus
• Proven presentation, training and facilitation skills

2.3. Behavioural competencies

• Strategic thinking
• Planning and delivering results
• Working with people
• Communicating with impact and respect
•  Analysing

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Additional Details:

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya and Kibondo, Tanzania.

Type of Contract: 12 months renewable based on funding, performance, and the need for position

Salary: Based upon the NRC grading Scale

Travel: 30% 

This position is open to Kenyan and Tanzanian Nationals Only