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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: [email protected] 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

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Marie Stopes International provides contraception and safe abortion services to millions of women and families across the world.

2015 was the year in which we served our 100 millionth client, delivered more services, and achieved a greater health impact than ever before in a single year.

Nearly 21 million women and their partners are using a form of contraception provided by us. And in the five years since 2010, the number of women we are protecting from unplanned pregnancy annually more than doubled.

To learn more about our impact, read our Global Impact Report 2015.

Our mission

We believe that every woman and girl should be able to have children by choice, not chance.

When a woman can control when or whether she has children, she can control her future. She can complete her education, pursue a career, run her own business or spend time with the children she already has.

We know the difference that being able to choose can make. So we will do whatever it takes to make sure that a woman can access the contraception and safe abortion services that give her control over her fertility. It’s why we provide our services in a whole range of different ways, from static centres in urban areas to mobile outreach teams who travel long distances to rural communities.

We are here for the long term. No woman who has been given access to contraception or safe abortion should ever be denied it again.

How we help

We are on the ground in 37 countries around the world, going the last mile to deliver practical solutions and life-changing services.

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0 USD Nairobi CF 3201 Abc road Full Time , 40 hours per week Marie Stopes International

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: [email protected] 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

2017-10-11

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