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Kidogo is a pioneering organization committed to tackling the global childcare crisis by enhancing access to affordable, high-quality childcare in informal settlements throughout East Africa. Our innovative approach empowers local women to elevate substandard childcare services through a social franchising model. At Kidogo, we prioritize early childhood development, nutrition, and women's economic empowerment to ensure that children receive the nurturing care they need to thrive. By providing ongoing mentorship, coaching, and community support, we cultivate sustainable, community-led change. As East Africa's largest childcare network, Kidogo has made significant strides in developmental milestones, reducing malnutrition rates, and boosting the income of local women. Our holistic model not only addresses immediate childcare needs but also fosters long-term systemic transformations in early childhood education and women's empowerment.
We are currently seeking a dynamic Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning to spearhead the implementation of an impact strategy aimed at enhancing the effectiveness, scalability, and sustainability of our initiatives through data-driven monitoring and evaluation efforts. In this role, you will serve as both an individual contributor and team leader responsible for establishing systems and processes that render our data more reliable, accessible, and actionable with a focus on achieving ultimate impact. The ideal candidate must possess the ability to seamlessly transition between strategic planning discussions and tactical project management details while embracing collaboration with diverse stakeholders to ensure accurate data collection and insights. Effective communication skills are paramount as this position requires translating complex numerical information into understandable terms for informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Leadership by Example
- Develop an impact strategy aligned with Kidogo's mission.
- Collaborate with senior leadership on leveraging data insights.
- Ensure systematic tracking of program inputs/outputs across all operational levels.
- Manage M&E team professional growth for goal achievement.
2) Scalable MEL Systems & Processes
- Enhance quality assurance alignment between collected data and key use-cases.
- Design research projects for continuous improvement.
- Ensure data tool interoperability with operational dashboards.
- Streamline performance metric measurements across program areas.
3) Stakeholder Engagement
- Cultivate relationships with donors, partners, academic institutions.
- Ensure compliance with donor reporting standards.
- Support external evaluation/research collaborations.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Education/Public Policy/Economics/Data Science or related field.
- 6-10 years relevant experience in impact measurement within non-profit/social enterprise sector.
- Proficiency in quantitative/qualitative research methodologies.
- Strong communication skills for simplifying complex concepts/data presentation.
- Track record of team-building/management excellence.
If you are passionate about our cause and resonate with our values but feel uncertain about meeting all criteria listed above - we encourage you to apply! We seek individuals driven by purpose who are eager to contribute meaningfully towards positive change within our organization.
Apply now via the "Easy Apply" button or share your cover letter/resume/LinkedIn profile through the contact details provided below. For any inquiries or referrals from your network, please reach out to:
Ashbira Singh
Associate Partner
ashbira@shortlist.net
Alisha Coelho
Talent Consultant
alisha@shortlist.net
Join us at Kidogo as we embark on this transformative journey together!
Seniority Level: Executive Level
Job Functions: Monitoring, Evaluation, & Learning
Industries : Non-profit Organization
