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Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.msiworldwide.com.
Project Summary:
The goal of USAID/Somalia Monitoring Learning Project-2 (SMLP-2) is to establish a third-party monitoring (TPM) system to collect data that verifies partner reported outputs and selected outcomes, and to deduce lessons learned from humanitarian programs in Somalia funded by BHA/Somalia. The overall goal of SMLP-2 is to increase BHA/Somalia’s access to independent, verifiable data related to the 1) quantity and quality of activities delivered, and 2) performance of BHA-funded programs in Somalia. This increased access to data will allow BHA/Somalia to make more evidence-based program design, implementation, and strategy decisions.
**Please note: Only Kenyan citizens and third-country nationals are eligible for this position.**
Position Summary:
The Data Knowledge Manager (DKM) will work under the supervision of the Senior Learning Advisor and act as the main point of contact with USAID/Somalia’s Implementing Partners (IPs) to produce relevant high-quality information, regularly convening meetings involving stakeholders to assess progress toward mutually agreed milestones and targets. The DKM will ensure all data and resulting information products is based on verified and appropriate data collection. This is a Long-Term Technical Assistance (LTTA) position based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure high quality data and knowledge management deliverables.
- Engage with USAID and IPs through regular trips to Mogadishu to facilitate uptake and use of the virtual platform.
- Develop and operationalize lessons learned and issues tracking system.
- Prepare maps, visualizations, and other data driven deliverables.
- Lead the field level design and development of the virtual platform for Task 2 including Virtual Reporting Platform.
- Develop and deliver virtual platform training for project staff and system users.
- Act as advisor and make recommendations to the Mission for matters related to knowledge management activities.
- Ensure high quality data is collected, cleaned and verified.
- Manage technical aspects of data-sharing are implemented according to project guidelines and USAID direction.
- Facilitate the practical application of knowledge resulting from monitoring, assessments, and other activities.
- Conduct continuous evaluations of knowledge and learning activities and promote effective use of monitoring results.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in knowledge management, monitoring and evaluation, or other relevant disciplines is required. Master’s degree is preferred.
- Minimum five years of professional work experience related to monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL), including four years of field-based experience is required.
- Minimum five years of professional work experience in planning and impending programs focused on MEAL is required.
- Experience in third-party monitoring (TPM) research and/or implementation.
- Familiarity with issues related to the implementation of humanitarian assistance activities for refugees and IDPs, food aid, and multi-sector humanitarian assistance in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Familiarity with the operations of BHA-funded programs in Somalia is highly desirable.
- Experience overseeing quality control on TPM and analytical work products.
- Experience working with USAID and/or other international donors.
- Strong oral and written communication, analytical, interpersonal, attention to detail, organizational, and team management skills required.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is required.
How to Apply
MSI is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We strive to develop and maintain a culture that honors the perspectives and identities of our employees, our communities and those impacted by our work.
We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities/Veterans Employer.
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