Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

1 month ago


Nairobi, Kenya Genesis Analytics Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Genesis Analytics is one of the first economics-based Consulting firms that was established in Africa and has since grown into the largest. It uses its analytical tools to improve decision making and through better decisions unlocks substantial value for its clients.

JOB SUMMARY

The Health Practice, in which this position falls, focuses on building healthier lives for African populations. We do this through our focus on our three main service lines:Research, monitoring and evaluation (RM&E)Health financing and economics (HFE)Large programme implementation support (PIMS)Cutting across this is the use of behavioural sciences.Our team has grown rapidly over the last five years and is spread across multiple countries in Africa and elsewhere. Our main clients include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNAIDS, and USAID.We are looking for an experienced monitoring and evaluation and project manager to support our growing RME portfolio. The team of over 60 is currently based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Kenya, West Africa, East Africa, and Europe. ROLE DESCRIPTIONThis role is for an experienced M&E practitioner to manage monitoring, evaluation, and learning tasks for a multi-country donor-funded public health project. The ideal candidate should have experience in stakeholder management, and project management, and demonstrated experience in producing high-quality MEL deliverables. In addition, you should have experience in designing, conducting, and disseminating mixed-methods research. Familiarity with management consulting is an added advantage, as well as experience with responding to Request for Proposals (RFPs) or Terms of Reference (TORs) for such organizations as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Global Fund, USAID, and UN organizations would be advantageous.  KEY INITIATIVES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Management and monitoring of the project’s performance against the results framework.Management and coordination of the different elements of the MEL system, to ensure they are functioning consistently and the inputs are accurate.Contribute to and write sections of the scheduled periodical reports to clients and donors.Provide oversight and accountability for junior staff, including delegation of roles and quality review of their work.Support programme MEL activities, including data processing, sound data quality assurance, monitoring and reporting.Provide strong data visualisation expertise.Design and develop mixed methods research protocols and tools, including surveys, discussion guides and interview protocols.Support in collecting, analysing, synthesising, and reporting high-quality mixed methods data.Demonstrated proficiency in using qualitative and quantitative analysis software such as Atlas.ti, Dedoose, MS Excel, STATA, or similar platforms is an added advantage.Contribute to new business development with a focus on qualitative research components.Demonstrate exceptional writing skills, including preparing and publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals, presenting findings at conferences, and developing conference papers and presentations. Ensure that research outputs meet high academic standards and are suitable for top-tier publications and conferences.Genesis consultants carry a balanced combination of powerful intellect, strong technical skills, and a consulting character to match. Successful candidates for roles at Genesis:Are passionate, self-motivated and energetic problem-solversValue integrity and exhibit ethical behaviourAre analytical thinkers and fast learners with an excellent academic record#Successful candidates will have a passion for data analytics and evaluation of health programmes. You are proficient in the use of multiple data analysis software. You have a minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience in M&E.You are likely to have:Postgraduate degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field.4 - 5 years of experience as an M&E practitioner supporting donor-funded projects in the health sector, especially in HIV programming. Experience in public health research, evaluation, learning, knowledge management, health systems strengthening, AGYW, HIV prevention, SRHR, and behavioural sciences (SBCC) is desirable.Extensive experience in the implementation of M&E plans for large, multi-country programmesAbility to work as part of a multicultural team - build teams and foster collaboration to achieve project goals, meet milestones and produce high-quality deliverablesHigh level of organisation, stakeholder management, attention to detail, professionalism and reliability.Ability to prioritise and manage work in a fast-paced environment across multiple projects and work streams with competing time/ resource demandsProficiency in quantitative data analysis software (e.g., MS Excel, STATA)Proficiency in qualitative data analysis software (e.g., Dedoose, Atlas Ti)Excellent communication and writing skills in EnglishHOW TO APPLYPlease follow the online application process on the career portal of the Genesis website, we are unable to accept any e-mailed CVs or applicationsYour application will primarily be considered for this role. If that are multiple roles that you are interested in, please submit your application to each position Once you have applied via our career portal, you will receive a system-generated confirmation e-mail that your application was receivedNOTE: Please be advised that uploaded documents/attachments cannot be bigger than 4MB in total, as the system will not accept your application if the uploaded documents exceed 4MBCommunication will be with short-listed candidates only - if you do not receive any feedback on your application within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessfulGenesis Analytics reserves the right not to proceed with an appointment of any advertised roleAll appointments will be made in line with Genesis Analytics’ Employment Equity Plan and Transformation PoliciesAll applications will be treated confidentially

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the functionality of the MEL tracking system and lead the analysis of performance against the project's performance framework, indicators, and targetsEnsure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of information held in project MEL systems, and ensuring all data sources have input the required informationSupport the consolidation and analysis of data to inform the written periodical performance reportsManage effective working relationships within Genesis, and with clients.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Programme management, Budgeting, financial planning, Reporting, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Data collection, Leadership skills, Research planning, Planning, Documentation and record keeping, Data analysis

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education



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