Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist, Kenya Empowering Youth Project

at Virginia Tech Outreach & International Affairs
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Date Posted September 27, 2020
Category Administration
Management
NGO
Job Type Full-time
Currency KES

Description

Virginia Tech is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist (based in Kenya) for an anticipated USAID-funded project to empower Kenyan youth and to directly connect them with social and economic opportunities aligned to public and private sector investments. The MEL Specialist will lead in the design and implementation of a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation plan by developing appropriate indicators, implementing systems to safeguard the collection and management of program data, and recommending changes to annual work plans or data collection techniques as needed. S/he will also train project staff and liaise with USAID/Kenya on M&E reporting requirements and program learning strategies. The MEL Specialist must have a Master’s degree in social science, management, international development, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field; minimum 10 years’ related work experience including managing and implementing MEL systems for donor-funded programs; and working experience using statistical analysis software such as STATA and SPSS.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume by email to: CIRED.Jobs@gmail.com, with “MEL Specialist, Kenya Empowering Youth” in the subject heading. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project.

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