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PASGR Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer Job in Kenya 2019 

Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR)

Job Vacancy: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer

Background: Pedagogical Leadership in Africa (PedaL) ¡s one of nine partnerships supported by Strategic Partnerships for Higher Education Innovation and Reform (SPHEIR).

SPHEIR was established by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) to deliver systemic and sustainable change within higher education systems.

SPHEIR partnerships seek to transform the quality, relevance, access and affordability of higher education.

The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) is the lead partner in PedaL.

PASGR is an independent, non-partisan pan-African not-for-profit organization established ¡n 2011 and located ¡n Nairobi, Kenya.

PASGR works to enhance research excellence in governance and public policy that contributes to the overall wellbeing of all.

In support of its work, PASGR seeks to recruit a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer to work within the Higher Education Programme.

The right candidate should provide technical expertise and overarching support for successful implementation of the MEL plan. S/He will report directly to the Director of Higher Education Programme (HEP).

Summary of Key Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate implementation of MEL plan across the partnership;

2. Ensure quality and accountability of MEL;

3. Provide technical support to each of the University PedaL Implementation Teams;

4. Information management includes knowledge building and knowledge sharing on MEL;

5. Any other duties assigned by PASGR Leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or above ¡n the social sciences or any other relevant discipline, specialization in Monitoring and Evaluation ¡s an added advantage;


• Minimum of five years professional experience in a senior MEL position responsible for implementing MEL activities of international development projects;


• Hands-on experience at the national or international level in design, monitoring and evaluation of complex projects, preferably across multiple locations;


• Sound knowledge of design and delivery of higher education programmes;


• In depth knowledge of principles, analytical skills and current approaches to MEL in higher education programmes:


• Excellent writing and oral communication skills;


• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with partners, donors, stakeholders and staff at all levels of the organization.

How to Apply:

For full details, please visit:

http://www.pasgr.org/job-vacancy-monitoring-evaluation-and-learning-mel-officer/

Only Kenyan nationals and residents are eligible to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications must be submitted electronically to PASGR [recruitment@pasgr.org] by 11/09/2019, at 1700hrs.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

PASGR is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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