About SNV

SNV is a mission-driven global development partner, rooted in the contexts and societies where we work. Inspired by the transformational principles and objectives set out by the SDGs, we are committed to building resilient agri-food systems that deliver food security and adequate nutrition; to increasing the reliability and availability of water and sanitation at an acceptable quantity and quality; and to improving access to affordable and sustainable energy for all. In doing so, we aim to strengthen institutions, markets and effective governance within and across the agri-food, energy, and water sectors, reducing gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enabling adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

We are one team of over 1,600 people, the vast majority of whom come from the contexts where we work, in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia. Together, we are committed to effective and efficient stewardship of resources and maximising positive, lasting impacts.

Our ability to deliver results rests on our robust foundation of experience, knowledge, evidence and learning; our commitment to strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships; and the relationships and trust of those we work alongside.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

For more information on our operations in Kenya and SNV generally visit our website: www.snv.org

SNV is seeking a dynamic and pragmatic professional to become part of the SNV Kenya team, appointed under the Country Director with a functional management line to the Global Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PME) team. The MEL Manager is a senior position that works at the MEL system level across all projects within a country portfolio. This position is created to implement SNVs global MEL Investment Plan (MEL IP) 2024-2026.

The MEL Manager is a strategic, highly skilled position that focuses on the quality establishment and quality assurance of project and country level MEL systems, facilitation of project and country level learning frameworks, and capacity development of existing M&E staff. They coach project M&E Advisors & staff with MEL responsibilities.

The solutions that the Strategic MEL manager will drive forward at country-level are:

1. Improving quality & maximising the use of country and project MEL systems via mobilisation of existing M&E staff and sector staff at country level
2. Growing data analytics capacities including critical analysis and using data for adaptive project management.
3. Contribution to stronger knowledge management and learning through improved change measurement and the establishment of integrated country and project learning framework.

Responsibilities

• Establishment of the country MEL system with guidance from Global PME and taking the lead on initiation, implementation, and continual improvement.
• Acting on improvement areas with the country team and relevant sector/global staff.
• Contributing to stronger knowledge management and ensuring lessons learned are applied in daily practice.
• Steering (functionally) & coaching M&E and other country and project level colleagues towards compliance with the country MEL system and its ownership. 
• Leadership on prioritisation of MEL and a focus on quality. Modelling a culture of MEL and leads by example with regards to critical reflection, recognition of failure/weaknesses, and continual learning
• Focusing on the quality of project implementation linked to learning and adaptive management. Establishes systems to assure the quality of MEL activities, data, and products.
• Facilitating the design and implementation of planning, monitoring and evaluation capacity development initiatives at country level.
• Stimulating relevant PME topics and best practices within the organisation through relevant learning and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Supporting relevant global PME processes as required.

• Strong background in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) including quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
• A minimum of 6 years of relevant work experience in MEL in the development sector, consultancy firm, research institute and/or businesses with experience of working in a developing country context.
• Solid experience of successfully setting up new systems, processes, and/or initiatives related to MEL.
• A strong understanding of and experience in facilitating theory of change development and review and the development and use of high-level results frameworks.
• Experience of conducting and quality assuring assessments and/or evaluations that include primary data collection.
• Experience in designing and facilitating iterative learning processes.
• Strong communication and influencing skills with practical experience of leading collaborative processes.
• Team player, strong interpersonal skills, used to working in multi-cultural environments.  
• Excellent English with French language highly desirable.
• Experience of conducting and quality assuring assessments and/or evaluations that include primary data collection.
• Familiarity with SNV’s leading sectors: Agriculture, Energy, and Water
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Terms of appointment:

Contract Type: Full time (40 hours per week)
Contract Duration: 2 years with potential for extension

Expected Start Date: January 1, 2024

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel in-country and outside.

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website:  www.snv.org/careers.

SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

How to apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we by clicking on the “I AM INTERESTED” tab on this page and submitting an application letter and CV that contains three referees in English before  Friday 10th November.

Should SNV wish to proceed with your application, two interviews with the Selection Committee will take place. 

Reference check and vetting
We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference.  We will not contact these references without your explicit permission.

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.  

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