The International Committee for the Development of Peoples (CISP) is seeking a Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant for the 'Sustainable Fashion & Employment Creation' project. The MEAL Assistant will be responsible for designing and implementing the overall Monitoring & Evaluation system for Result 3 activities. This role involves developing M&E tools, ensuring data quality, and producing dashboards to support real-time tracking of progress and evidence-based decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement the overall Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system for Result 3 activities.
- Develop and standardize M&E tools, including trackers, databases, and dashboards for the project.
- Ensure timely and accurate data collection, validation, and management across all project components.
- Track progress against project indicators and monitor activity implementation progress against objectives and work plans.
- Develop and maintain an M&E dashboard to support real-time tracking of progress and decision-making.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly project M&E reports in line with donor (AICS/CISP) requirements.
- Ensure proper documentation and organization of means of verification for all indicators.
- Conduct data quality checks and verification exercises to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Support the design and implementation of evaluation tools, including training evaluations and participant feedback mechanisms.
- Track and report on project outcomes, including skills acquisition, employment, and entrepreneurship.
- Work closely with the Project Manager and partners to support adaptive management and continuous improvement.
- Design and deploy questionnaires in KoboToolbox and train enumerators on using KoBoCollect for field data collection.
- Support assessments, facilitate focus groups, and conduct qualitative data collection exercises.
- Analyze program data and contribute to evidence-based reporting.
Key Deliverables
- Functional M&E framework and tools (trackers, templates, and databases).
- M&E dashboard for tracking all Result 3 outputs.
- Monthly and quarterly M&E reports.
- Clean and verified datasets for reporting.
- Documentation of means of verification for all indicators.
- Final M&E report with key findings, lessons learned, and recommendations.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Education: A university degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in Monitoring & Evaluation for development projects.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing M&E systems and tools.
- Experience working on skills development, vocational training, or youth employment programs.
- Strong expertise in data collection, management, and analysis.
- Proficiency in developing dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
- Experience working with donor-funded projects (AICS, EU, UN, or similar) is highly desirable.
Desirable Skills
- Experience working in the fashion, creative, or manufacturing sector.
- Knowledge of inclusive programming (youth, women, persons living with disabilities).
- Experience in training evaluation and outcome tracking.
- Familiarity with TVET systems and informal sector dynamics in Kenya.
- Understanding of AICS reporting and compliance requirements.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and data management skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
- Ability to translate data into clear insights and reports.
- Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to train and support project teams.
Contract Duration
How to Apply
Interested applicants with the required skills are invited to submit their application to kikoromeonairobi@gmail.com and CC kenya@cisp-ngo.org and bosibori@kikoromeofoundation.org not later than Tuesday 12th May 2026 by 23:59 (EAT). Use the E-Mail subject line: “MEAL Assistant – Sustainable Fashion & Employment Creation”. Applications must include a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the qualifications (including availability and salary expectation) and a CV with 2 referees (maximum 2 pages).
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