Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning/Gender, Equality, Youth and Social Inclusion (MEL/GEYSI) Specialist 16 views0 applications

Kenya Integrated Pharmaceutical and Supply Chain Technical Assistance (KIPS)

POSITION Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning/Gender, Equality, Youth and Social Inclusion (MEL/GEYSI) Specialist
MAXIMUM LEVEL OF EFFORT Full-time long-term
BASE OF OPERATIONS Nairobi, Kenya
POSITION REPORTS TO Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director

1. PROJECT BACKGROUND
The purpose of the Kenya Integrated Pharmaceutical and Supply Chain Technical Assistance project (KIPS) is to ensure sustainable access to and appropriate use of quality-assured and affordable health commodities through a resilient and mature supply chain system and pharmaceutical regulatory services. KIPS will work to strengthen the capacity of local systems, institutions, and individuals to sustainably manage supply chains, for both USAID-procured health commodities and those procured through national/local systems, and to strengthen local pharmaceutical management systems, including quality pharmaceutical services and national regulatory systems.

2. POSITION PURPOSE
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning/Gender, Equality, Youth and Social Inclusion (MEL/GEYSI) Specialist will support the design and delivery of monitoring, evaluation and learning, collaboration learning and adaptation (CLA) approaches, tools and reporting. They will ensure that gender, equality, youth and social inclusion considerations are well integrated into the design and adaptation of all activities. Reporting to the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Director, this position will work in close collaboration with supply chain management, pharmaceutical management and cross cutting teams.

3. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 Support and ensure the quality and completion of MEL/collaborating, learning, and adapting (CLA) efforts for the Activity.
 Support MEL/CLA plans, tools, and processes to track progress and impact and ensure the inputs of the Supply Chain Management, Pharmaceutical Management and Cross cutting teams.
 Ensure that gender, youth, social inclusion, and disability considerations are integrated into plans, delivery of technical assistance, and learning and adaptation of tools and approaches.
 Build capacity of project staff and partners in MEL concepts and practices and GEYSI considerations.
 Identify opportunities for learning and adaptation based on MEL data.

Other duties include:
 Guide robust comprehensive monitoring, data collection and management and reporting for the USAID KIPS activity.
 Support and build capacity of supply chain technical staff on MEL, CLA, GEYSI and other related areas.
 Support all MEL activities, data and reports at stakeholder/partner engagements, coordination forums and at USAID’s request.
 Contribute to strategic learning and communication initiatives.

4. QUALIFICATIONS
 Bachelor’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, statistics or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
 At least 8 years of MEL experience for health supply chain or pharmaceutical management projects in developing countries, particularly for USAID-funded programs.
 Experience in mainstreaming gender, youth, social inclusion, and disability into donor-funded programming in Kenya.
 Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
 Effective stakeholder engagement, coordination, and relationship management skills.
 Strong project management capabilities.
 Fluency in written and spoken English required.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Select the position you are interested in applying for, fill out the required information, and upload your CV. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews will be conducted soon. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive and the urgency of filling positions, only shortlisted applicants will receive notification on the next steps. The application closing date will be November 4, 2024.

ABOUT DAI
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