Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant at Lightup Impact

4 weeks ago


Nairobi, Kenya Lightup Impact Full time

Lightup Impact is a movement of over 100 young grassroots leaders across East Africa advocating for equality in health, gender, and opportunities. We foster unity and collaboration to transform the lives of vulnerable communities for a more equitable world.

The position
As M&E Consultant at Lightup Impact, you will have the unique opportunity to drive meaningful impact and innovation in community building, networking, event organization, and capacity-building initiatives.

You will support our organization in assessing the impact and effectiveness of our community-building activities, network, conferences and events, capacity-building programs, and organizational strategies. You will play a crucial role in helping us measure outcomes, gather feedback, and enhance our strategies for maximum impact evaluation.
Responsibilities and main tasks
M&E framework development:

Design and develop comprehensive M&E frameworks tailored to our internal activities and programs, incorporating relevant indicators, data collection methods, and evaluation tools.

Data collection and analysis:

Lead the collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data to assess the progress, effectiveness, and impact of our initiatives. This may include surveys, interviews, focus group discussions, and other participatory methods.

Monitoring progress:

Monitor program activities and outcomes regularly to track progress against targets and milestones and identify and address any challenges or issues that may arise during implementation.

Evaluation and reporting:

Conduct periodic evaluations and assessments of our programs to measure outcomes, identify lessons learned, and make recommendations for improvement. Prepare high-quality M&E reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Develop internal workflows/standard operating procedures related to M&E of our programs and strategies.

Capacity building:

Provide training and technical assistance to staff and partners on M&E concepts, tools, and methodologies. Build our team’s capacity to effectively collect, manage, and utilize data for decision-making and learning.

Knowledge sharing:

Facilitate learning sessions and reflection exercises to promote knowledge sharing, innovation, and continuous improvement within our organization and with external stakeholders.

Your profile

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field, such as International Development, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related discipline.
1-2 years of proven experience working in M&E roles, preferably within the nonprofit sector or international development context is highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of M&E concepts, frameworks (Logframe, Theory of Change, participatory methods, most significant change, and others), methodologies, and best practices.
Experience in designing and implementing M&E systems for community development, networks, events, and capacity-building programs.
Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and visualization techniques using Excel, SPSS, STATA, or NVivo software.
Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and facilitate participatory processes.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to our organization’s mission; values; and diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.



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