Monitoring and Evaluation Technical Resource Persons

Role Overview

The overall objective of the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Technical Resource Person role is to strengthen the project’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems to ensure credible data, timely reporting, and evidence-based decision-making that supports adaptive management and achievement of Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP) objectives. KeLCoP is a six-year project jointly funded by the Government of Kenya (GOK) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

Specific Objectives

• Enhance data quality assurance and strengthen project data credibility.
• Support planning, coordination, and implementation of MEL activities across project components.
• Improve project databases, MIS, and GIS tools for effective data storage, integration, and visualization.
• Facilitate field monitoring and supervision to validate results and ensure compliance with M&E standards.
• Generate actionable insights and performance trends to inform adaptive management.
• Build capacity of county teams and field staff in M&E systems and methodologies.
• Promote participatory monitoring and evaluation involving beneficiaries and stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the M&E Specialist in MEL planning and execution.
• Provide technical input into annual work planning and budgeting, including development of indicator targets and performance tracking frameworks.
• Provide technical oversight in the design, management, and continuous improvement of project databases, Management Information Systems (MIS), and GIS-based reporting tools.
• Coordinate and supervise field monitoring activities to assess progress against indicators and validate reported results.
• Develop and review evaluation designs, survey tools, sampling methodologies, and data collection protocols.
• Analyze evaluation and monitoring data to generate actionable insights and impact evidence.
• Support the preparation of high-quality monthly, quarterly, annual, and evaluation reports.
• Guide and support data quality assurance (DQA) processes, including data audits and validation exercises.
• Facilitate capacity building initiatives, including training and mentorship for county teams and field staff.
• Collaborate with thematic technical teams (Social Inclusion, Nutrition, Livestock Production, Marketing, Environment, Climate Safeguards) to ensure M&E integration.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, policy dialogue, and advocacy efforts by developing presentations and briefs.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: A Master's degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Economics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Agricultural Economics, Business Management, Project Planning and Management, or a related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years’ experience in M&E, data collection, or reporting.
• Donor Experience: At least three (3) years of experience working with IFAD or other donor-funded initiatives.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of project cycle management, results-based management, and log frames.
• Proficiency in digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of statistical software such as SPSS or STATA.
• Familiarity with IFAD M&E frameworks.
• Strong communication and report-writing abilities in English.
• Excellent coordination, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to submit their applications along with copies of their academic and professional certificates, testimonials, and detailed Curriculum Vitae in hard copies only to the address below on or before 11th May 2026 at 17:00 hours local time.

Note: You must quote the reference number of the position applied for on the letter and envelope. Women and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Late applications and electronic submission of applications shall not be allowed.

Address for Delivery: Project Coordinator Project Management and Coordination unit, Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP), P.O. Box 12261-20100 Nakuru, Kenya Nakuru-Ravine Road, Opposite KEMSA Regional office

Email for enquiries: pmcu@kelcop.or.ke