Leading a small Research and M&E team of 3/4 staff, the – Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Deputy Director one of the senior persons of the technical Unit within the Programme Operations Department. In particular, the role is needed to ensure that systems and mechanisms for excellent data collection are embedded across all channels and department of the Country Programme, that all research, monitoring and evaluation meets excellent standards (including ethics and accuracy) and meets MSK’s needs for information on a macro and micro level; that relevant and timely research is conducted that furthers the strategic effectiveness of MSK’s operations; and that information on which resource mobilisation rests is available and accurate.
Key Responsibilities
1. Oversight of all data collection, compilation and analysis for use by operations, marketing, and new business development
2. Develop strategic research priorities for safe abortion and family planning work with operations and marketing departments
3. Conduct relevant and timely research that furthers the strategic effectiveness of MSK’s operations
4. Develop and Lead an empowered and motivated RM&E team
Oversight of all data collection, compilation and analysis for use by operations, marketing, and new business development
Activities include:
• Develop and improve data collection tools that will enable regular collection, storage and interpretation of data needed by field teams, channels, marketing and new business development
• Support introduction, testing and training of program staff on the use and maintenance and development of these tools
• Develop and encourage innovation in data collection including feedback mechanisms amongst Program Operations team to address internal and external stakeholders information needs
• Pursue options for streamlining and efficiencies through different technologies as appropriate
• Track MSK global indicators to feed into RM activities
• Respond to data collection needs when funding opportunities arise
Develop strategic research priorities for safe abortion and family planning work with operations and marketing departments
Activities include:
• Support all programme leaders in planning effectively for their RM&E needs
• Identify pertinent areas of research that would significantly increase the knowledge base on which MSK’s work should rest (e.g teenage usage of services, trends in private sector services, impact of county devolution on RH services, etc)
• Develop with team clear plans for all RM&E work supporting MSK’s work to developed during annual strategic planning
• Deliver against evaluation needs as required by grant contracts
• Provide training when appropriate to channel leads, directors and other staff on info needs analysis and methodologies for collection
Conduct relevant and timely research that furthers the strategic effectiveness of MSK’s operations**
Activities include:
• Lead procurement of additional help (research agencies, consultants, enumerators etc) in a timely way as required
• Ensure the all work by own team and external consultants meets MSI standards for effective and ethically sound research (re use of underage informants, gender balance, confidentiality, SEA standards etc)
• Collaborate with regional and global research work as it furthers meeting MSK’s objectives
Lead an empowered and motivated RM&E team
Activities include:
• Day to day supervision of the team to ensure that team plans are delivered on time
• Management of performance and support to personal development
• Strong team development internally and in relation to Programme Strategy team and Programme Operations team more widely
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Qualifications:
• University degree in Social Science, Economics, Development Studies or relevant discipline from a recognized reputable university
• Post graduate qualification in social sciences, health systems management, monitoring & evaluation or other relevant qualification is highly desirable.
• Significant experience in the research, monitoring and evaluation field, preferably in the NGO sector.
• Management experience, including undertaking of routine performance management of team members.
Skills:
• Proven experience in leading monitoring and evaluation systems for health programs in the NGO sector
• 12 years working experience in research monitoring & evaluation
• Extensive experience in quantitative and qualitative research
• Evidence for managing large studies in health
• Previous experience supporting R, M&E activities in reproductive health and adequate understanding of RH indicators
• Adequate knowledge of Statistical software (SPSS/SAS/STATA and qualitative software (N-vivo/ Nudist, Atlas TI etc)
• Team management skills
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and in a highly dynamic environment.
• Highly adoptive and able to work with partners and lead RM&E activities for programs implemented in consortia.
• Successfully published research work as a principal or co-investigator desirable
Attitude / Motivation:
Successful performance at MSK is not simply defined in terms of ‘what’ people achieve, but equally is about ‘how’ people go about their jobs and the impact that they have on others. There are 13 key behaviours that MSK encourages in all employees and they are defined below:
• Initiative
Thinking ahead and taking action to make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution
• Innovative
Thinking creatively and outside of the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome
• Effective Communication
Communicating through active listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language, ensuring information is clear and concise.
• Responsive
Being responsive to changing priorities and demands
• Working Efficiently
Planning, prioritising and organising work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met
• Sharing Information
Sharing information and knowledge whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Focus on Learning
Taking responsibility for keeping knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further
• Commitment
Awareness and understanding of goals, vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to meet role requirements
• Driven
Drive and determination to deliver results
• Accountable
Taking responsibility for appropriate decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate
• Embracing Change
Openness to embracing change within the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly
• Motivated
Motivation towards achieving quality results to maximise potential
• Team Player
Working as part of a team by being supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other
• Marie Stopes provides safe abortion and family planning services
Candidates must support a woman’s right to a safe abortion e all
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications quoting the position title with detailed CV, with contact details of 3 referees including their email addresses (1 of which should be your immediate supervisor, 1 former supervisor and any other 1 but not a relative) should be submitted to: pd@mariestopes.or.ke on or before October 10, 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
NB: Please clearly indicate in the subject line as “Deputy Director – Research, Monitoring and Evaluation”
Marie Stopes Kenya is an equal opportunity Employer