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Responsibilities
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MEL MANAGEMENT
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• Monitor implementation of MEL programming
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• Support refinement and development of data collection instruments, including survey development in TaroWorks
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• Work to increase effectiveness and quality of data collection policies and processes
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• Identify tools, resources, and best practices to help improve MEL programming
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• Contribute to ongoing MEL-related professional development for MEL and other staff
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• Manage MEL staff as needed o Work closely with VP-Impact to prioritize and oversee projects for MEL staff o Help design and manage work schedules for MEL staff o Guide MEL staff in prioritizing data collection needs
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o Work closely with VP-Impact in creating and adhering to MEL reporting schedule for Board of Directors and partners
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• Improve and package MEL Onboarding processes for MEL positions
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• Provide orientation and onboarding support for enumerators and other MEL staff
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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
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• Develop expertise in TaroWorks and Salesforce management
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• Lead ongoing data monitoring and cleaning efforts
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• Provide assistance for integration of forms and surveys into TaroWorks
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• Support core program use of Salesforce for program management and reporting
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• Provide M&E staff with technical support for maintaining data collection devices as needed
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• Assist in creation and management of MEL information storage systems and ensure MEL data is backed-up on an ongoing basis
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REPORTING, COMMUNICATIONS AND FUNDRAISING SUPPORT
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• Support creation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as needed and upon request
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• Draft reports, white papers, and grant proposals through collaborative writing and editing as requested
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• Manage relationships with partners as requested
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• Represent Village Enterprise in Partnership/fundraising meetings as requested
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• Support fundraising efforts as requested
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ADMINISTRATION:
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• Provide management oversight and leadership, as requested by, and in collaboration with, the East Africa Field Management Team
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• Participate in and contribute to mid-management meetings when applicable
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• Support general operations as needed
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SAFEGUARDING ROLE
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Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility at Village Enterprise. However, the MEL Manager is expected to escalate any safeguarding issues identified in the field to the F&A Coordinator or the Director of Talent Management.
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Skills Required
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• Possess the technical knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the role, including Strong quantitative skills and experience with data analysis; good command of STATA, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint, Proficiency with Google Documents, Gmail, and Android applications
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• Understand the elements of data quality: consistent, complete, accurate, timely, verifiable, valid Proven ability to design monitoring and evaluation plans, including developing theories of change and logical frameworks
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• Ability to develop SMART indicators Literacy with the basic methods for data collection: surveys, interviews, performance tests, site visits/observation, focus group discussions, participatory methods, pre-existing data
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• Possess Training and Communication Skills
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• Demonstrate ability to communicate key concepts to people with less than Level 5 education. Ability to orally communicate issues, problems, and key information. Ability to write clear, concise memos highlighting issues, problems, and key information
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• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently and a team player
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• Critical thinking and Technical skills. Must be able to identify potential solutions to challenges in new environments
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• Monitoring and Evaluation Knowledge and Skills
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• Work independently and as part of a team
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• Leadership skills
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• English fluency required
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