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Light for the World is a global disability and development organisation. We empower people with disabilities and enable eye health services in low-income countries. Over the last three decades we have contributed to improved health systems, enabled education for all, and amplified the voices of people with disabilities.
Our programmes include:
In Kenya, our country strategy for the year 2021-2025 focuses on Inclusive Economic Empowerment, and disability inclusion. We do this using the twin track approach of capacity building of persons with disabilities, and building system strengthening so that barriers for employment and entrepreneurship are removed. Currently, Light for the World Kenya implements projects across the country with the country office located in Nairobi.
Light for the World is seeking to hire a Monitoring Evaluation Research Learning and Adaptability (MERLA) Officer who will be responsible for assessing LFTW-KE programme’s effectiveness to improve evidence and quality.
The MERLA Officer will be responsible for assessing programme effectiveness to improve evidence and quality of all country programmes. This will include process and tools development; data collection, analysis, and reporting; learning and reflection management; and evaluations support. S/He will support the MERLA Manager to build the capacity of staff in the use, adaption and reporting of programme results using Light for the World’s M&E tools and processes and will be active in identifying learning opportunities from the country programmes and partners’ work that demonstrate impact. S/He will work closely with the MERLA Manager and Head of Learning and Innovation to share learning internally and externally and will support the development of approaches to ensure beneficiaries are engaged throughout the programme management cycle.
Coordination of M&E functions and processes in project design and implementation
Support high-level documentation and dissemination of learning that facilitate evidence-based program adaptation
Ensure the implementation of quality MERLA standards for all programmatic interventions
Support MERLA capacity building through sharing, networking and coaching
Support efficient data management processes for improved knowledge management
Other duties
Qualification and Skills
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Weare offering an outstanding opportunity to bring about change through an international development organization with strong expertise, a growing profile, and a dedicated team. You find a culture of people that are open to ideas, working with you, learning from you, and celebrating your milestones. Supportive management that invests in your personal development and growth, and competent, market-based pay.
We are looking forward to receiving your application by 4th June 2024 at the latest. Applicants must be residents of Kenya to be considered for this position.
Please apply using this link: LFTW-KE MERLA Officer. A complete CV and a letter of motivation are important parts of this.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further consideration. If you do not hear from us, please consider your application unsuccessful.
* Open Tenders for Individual Consultants.