Programme Manager-Meal At Concern Worldwide

Job Title: Programme Manager-MEAL

Reports to: Technical Advisor-MEAL

Direct Reports: Officer MEAL

Closely Work With: Externally – Line Ministries, National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) and other National and County Government Agencies

Internally – Programmes and field teams

Job Location: Nairobi with travel field areas (Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Kenya at the time of application – National Position)

Contract Details: Fixed term – 12 months renewable subject to performance and funding availability

Job Summary:

The job holder will be responsible for designing, planning, coordinating, implementing, analyzing and reporting of all surveys, surveillance activities, operational research and other assessments. S/he will also be responsible for designing data collection tools, digitizing them on the MEAL system and ensuring the quality data/information is achieved through the system. The Manager will strengthen the capacity of Concern Kenya program team and stakeholders in assessment/survey design, implementation and create a pool of staff able to conduct surveys and assessments produce county profiles and county situational analysis. S/he will also support the generation of evidence through monitoring and evaluation activities to inform lesson learning and adaptive management. Within delegated responsibilities by the supervisor s/he will deputize the Programme Advisor- MEAL in the provision on technical oversight, reporting and supervision of the work of MEL and Accountability Officers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Support and Survey Management

• Planning, designing and implementation of all surveys, surveillance activities and assessments undertaken by Concern across all its sectors of operation
• Provide technical support to all programmes (Health & Nutrition, Livelihood, Education, and Governance) in designing survey/ assessment methodologies and survey materials in accordance with the guidelines provided by Concern and government/line ministry collaborators.
• Ensure presentation of survey proposal/methodology/results preparation and validation process is done in a timely and proper manner.
• Conduct training of the survey teams, supervise data collection and entry, and ensure quality data is collected in all supported assessments and surveys
• Lead the survey teams to conduct data analysis and production of draft and final report of the preliminary results in addition to field report
• Develop the survey/assessment report in collaboration with MEAL Officers and technical programme team.

Capacity Building, Collaboration and Learning

• In conjunction with the technical managers, identify capacity-strengthening needs of program staff and partners; develop training materials and execute capacity building plans on use of digital data gathering, analysis and use of information gathered for evidence based programing
• Build and strengthen capacity of staff and various stakeholders in the conduct of surveys/assessments across the sectors – Health and Nutrition, Livelihoods, Education and Governance
• Provide technical support and trainings to program teams in collaboration with their respective technical managers, focusing on appropriate approaches and methodologies; conceptual and practical frameworks; Sphere standards and analysis tools for effective and quality delivery of program.
• Ensure maximum collaboration with various stakeholders especially line ministries and participate in the development, review and validation of key plans, guidelines, tools and strategies.
• Generate credible evidence from analysis of trends and systematic reviews of data generated from monitoring activities and evaluations to inform lessons learning activities; support documentation of learnings as well as the development of learning papers/briefs across the sectors; publish program learnings and best practices in knowledge management series and other forums
• Work closely with Communications & Advocacy teams to support dissemination of lessons learned, best practices and programme achievements

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Provide technical support to Technical Leads in the development of program log frames, definition the program indicators and verification of program level tool kits
• Participation in new programme/strategy development – MEAL specific as well as narrative and financial parts of the program proposals for the country program.
• Participate and contribute in the writing of the quarterly, semi-annual and annual program reports
• Periodic monitoring of the existing MEAL system to ensure quality data is collected and utilized to support periodic reviews of program performance
• Provide supportive supervisory visits to projects and/or partners to monitor implementation.
• In liaison with the Programme Advisor- MEAL, support the MEL of sector programs (Livelihoods, Governance, Education, Health, Nutrition and WASH )
• Document and disseminate experiences and lessons learned on each of the programme areas to ensure Concern’s profile is raised at national and international levels.
• Compile high quality situational analysis, infographics and presentations.
• Lead the design of operational research methodology and support implementation and dissemination

Other Duties

• Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed to providing a safe working environment
• Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary
• Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies
• Take all possible measure to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)
• Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

Person Specification

Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

• A bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Epidemiology, Economics with a strong statistical focus and survey/surveillance background.
• At least five (5) years’ experience in surveillance and surveys (SMART, SQUEAC and LQAS methodologies) and in data management including qualitative and quantitative data analysis for large data sets
• Substantial experience in information management, M&E designs, tools and methodologies using digital tools and platforms
• Proficiency in statistical software (Epi Info, ENA, SPSS, STATA and ArcGIS) and digital data gathering technologies
• Proven competency in ethical principles of research, statistical analysis and complex survey design
• Excellent report writing, communication, interpersonal, ToT, networking and coordination skills
• Proficient in the use of computer applications (Ms. Office suite)
• Fluent in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Strong skills in information management and use of computer applications.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Proven competency in ethical principles of research and complex survey design and analysis
• Excellent report writing, Training of Trainers (ToT), networking and coordination skills
• Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner
• Attention to details
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Energy to work long hours and be out in the field all day

Competencies required:

• Planning and decision-making
• Delivering results
• Communicating and working with others
• Managing yourself

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a consultancy opportunity with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their consultancy contract. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to do consultancy work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, being hired as a consultant with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

Concern’ is the trading name of ‘Concern Worldwide’, a company limited by guarantee, registered number 39647; registered charity number CHY 5745, registered in Ireland, registered address is 52-55 Lower Camden Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. Follow Concern online: www.concern.net