MEAL Advisor

1 month ago

Nairobi, Kenya Save the Children (Kenya) Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Save the Children has been operational in Kenya since the 1950s, providing support to children through developmental and humanitarian relief programmes delivered both directly and through local partners. Current programming focuses on child protection, child rights governance, education, health, HIV/AIDS, livelihoods, nutrition and WASH. In 2012, as part of a global reorganization process, Save the Children combined the programmes of SC UK, SC Canada and SC Finland to create a single operation in Kenya.

JOB SUMMARY

The role will support the 3- year LEGO funded project whose goal is to contribute to an enabling policy and legislative environment that promotes integration of refugee teachers into the national Kenyan education system; by securing policy change across the following three outcome areas; strengthen policy frameworks and legislation, amplify teachers' voices and engagement and increase financing for professional development for refugee teachers.The Advocacy MEAL Advisor - is a key position that will contribute to the success of this project. They will play a vital role in ensuring that our advocacy efforts are strategic, evidence-based, and effectively contribute to progress in the milestones of the project. Reporting to the Head of MEAL and dotted line to the Project Lead, the MEAL lead will provide overall MEAL leadership within the consortium and ensure to enhance quality, accountability and learning as well as ensuring smooth coordination and MEAL coherence across the programme.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEMaster's degree in a relevant field specifically; public policy, political science, social changeDemonstrated experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems specifically for advocacy projects.Demonstrated experience in process monitoring especially using strong advocacy tools to demonstrate progress in milestonesProficient in using both qualitative and quantitative data analysis tools with a focus on advocacy process and impact measurement.Strong understanding of advocacy strategies and their intersection with policy change.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distil complex advocacy outcomes into accessible narratives.Experience working with advocacy-focused NGOs or similar organizations is highly desirable.Skilled at communicating and influencing across relevant teams and offices.Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-setsProactive, self-driven and with the ability to work under very little supervisionChild Rights: Promotes an enabling environment for participation, and accountability to childrenProficient in speaking and writing English.Commitment to Save the Children values

RESPONSIBILITIES

Advocacy process monitoring and Impact assessmentDevelop and implement a specialized monitoring and evaluation framework tailored to measure the process, impact and effectiveness of the project advocacy strategies and campaigns.Collaborate closely with the project teams to monitor the project's key performance indicators (KPIs) and milestones; and develop appropriate data collection tools aligned with the policy and advocacy objectivesUtilize key advocacy monitoring tools to monitor the changes in political will of key stakeholders towards projectsData collection and analysis for Advocacy OutcomesLead the design and implementation of data collection methodologies that capture the nuances of the project outcomes, including changes in policies, public perceptions, and stakeholder engagement.Analyse and interpret both qualitative and quantitative data to assess the success and challenges of advocacy initiatives.Narrative and Visual ReportingGenerate compelling reports that showcase the narrative of our advocacy impact, including success stories, media mentions, and shifts in public discourse.Utilize visual representations of data to effectively communicate complex advocacy outcomes to diverse stakeholders.Learning and Adaptive ManagementTake lead in conducting regular reviews of the project advocacy strategies and provide insights to enhance ongoing initiatives.Facilitate learning sessions with advocacy teams, and stakeholders incorporating monitoring and evaluation findings to refine and adapt advocacy approaches.Ensure that the project is adaptive and that new insights are used to influence decisions on project advocacy strategiesPartnership and Stakeholder EngagementWork collaboratively with external partners and stakeholders including government to align monitoring and evaluation efforts with broader project advocacy objectives

REQUIRED SKILLS

Programme management, Budgeting, financial planning, Project monitoring and evaluation (M&E), Ability to coordinate, Team leadership, Communication

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education

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