Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Officer (PMERL) at Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya)
Programme/Dept.: Programmes
Reports to: The Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation,
Research and Learning (PMERL) Officer, reports to the Programmes Manager
Supervision: Research and Learning Offficer (s) and M&E
Assistant(s)
Duty Station: Nairobi, with occasional travel to the field
JOB SUMMARY
The job holder is responsible for supporting all aspects of Monitoring,
Evaluation, Reporting, Research and Learning (PMERL) for TI-Kenya, including
designing, and putting in place robust MERL systems, tracking indicators for
the TI-Kenya and implementing partners, data quality control, drafting required
reports, and facilitating mechanisms for programmatic learning and adapting. In
addition, the jobholder will support institutional Planning, Monitoring and
Evaluation, Research and Learning processes.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Research (MER)
·
Spearhead the development of results frameworks,
monitoring and evaluation plans, and other MER products to ensure they are
rigorous, and align with good practice.
·
Provide required oversight into capacity assessments
and support strengthening of existing monitoring and evaluation systems.
· Facilitate monitoring of program/ project activities progress towards achieving desired outputs and outcomes.
·
Provide required oversight collection and analysis
of data for tracking program and project performance indicators.
·
Actively collaborate with implementing partners to
ensure that MER processes and products are designed with evidence and learning
priorities.
·
Support in recruitment and supervision of service
providers engaged to undertake monitoring, evaluation, research and learning
activities.
·
Spearhead the development and implementation of approaches
to increase the use of research and evidence to strengthen the programmatic
impact of activities.
2.
Reporting and Learning
·
Lead in monitoring compliance with program and institutional
reporting requirements.
·
Support collation of project and program reports
and consolidate for internal and external reporting.
·
Prepare timely and regular reports on M&E findings
to programme staff and implementing partners.
·
Generate quarterly monitoring and evaluation reports
from various project/ programs for presentation to the management team.
·
Guide and plan regular dissemination activities of
M&E findings with programme staff and stakeholders
·
Facilitate access to M&E data to programme staff
and relevant stakeholders.
·
Represent the organization at internal and external
conferences/ workshops and deliver public presentations on MER matters.
·
Support in the design and facilitation of MEL capacity-building
workshops, coaching, and other capacity development opportunities.
·
Ensure integration of lessons learnt in program/
project implementation.
3.
Planning
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Lead program /project planning processes including
general oversight in program and project planning processes.
·
Support institutional planning processes including
strategic plan development, implementation, and review.
· Ensure alignment of programs and projects to overall institutional strategic priorities, including alignment with donors/ partners requirements.
4.
Quality Management
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Review the quality of existing social-economic data from program/project
implementation, methods of collection and provide recommendations for
improvement.
·
Review quality of reports from programme staff, implement
partners and external service providers and provide recommendations for
improvement.
·
Spearhead the development and implementation of service
delivery standards.
5.
Resource Mobilization and Budget Management
·
In collaboration with the Resource Mobilization team,
support in fundraising for initiatives ensuring all MERL related aspects are
adequately addressed.
· Support the Resource Mobilization team in fundraising efforts while ensuring alignment to the operating environment, strategic plan and best practices.
· Provide budget oversight for the MERL oriented activities and projects in the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
·
A bachelor’s degree in quality assurance, statistics,
Monitoring and Evaluation, Management, or a relevant social science discipline.
·
Relevant professional qualification.
·
At least 5 years’ relevant work experience in Planning,
M&E and Quality Assurance or Research.
· Demonstrated deep understanding of the Results Frameworks and adaptive programming.
·
Demonstrated experience in data collection, data
analysis and synthesis and preparation of strategic information for decision
makers.
·
Demonstrated experience in writing reports and reviews
and delivering presentations to program/ project stakeholders
·
Demonstrated experience in design and implementation
of institutional learning mechanisms
·
Experience in planning and executing field monitoring
visits in different parts of the country
COMPETENCIES
·
A person of high integrity that will model TI-Kenya’s
core values.
·
A solid understanding of governance and anti-corruption
advocacy context in Kenya
·
Good understanding and commitment to TI-Kenya’s mission,
vision and objectives.
·
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
in English and Kiswahili.
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Ability to work independently and as a team.
·
Strong analytical skills.
·
Highly organized and detail oriented; able to prioritize
and produce quality work consistently
·
Leadership qualities, personnel, and team management.
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Customer service orientation.
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REFERENCE NUMBER: TIK/CDO/006/2025
DESCRIPTION: Terms
of Reference for Videography and Photography Services during the Integrity
Awards 2025
POSTING DATE: 29/09/2025
DEADLINE DATE FOR SUBMISSION: 06/09/2025
Event Background
The 2025 Integrity
Awards Ceremony will be held on 10th
December 2025 in Nairobi. The event will bring together nominees, award
recipients, government representatives, civil society, media, and the public to
highlight positive examples of integrity in action.
Scope and Purpose of the Assignment
TI-Kenya seeks a consultant/firm to provide videography and photography services for the Integrity Awards Ceremony. The consultant will capture the event in high quality, provide live coverage support, and produce post-event highlight materials for documentation and dissemination.
Organisational profile
Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya) is a
not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting a transparent and
corruption-free society. As an autonomous chapter of Transparency
International, TI-Kenya has extensive experience in governance, advocacy,
strategic litigation, civic engagement, and research to ensure evidence-based
interventions.
Scope and purpose of the assignment
The national integrity awards seek to recognize acts of integrity and individuals or groups who make a significant contribution towards realizing our shared Constitutional aspirations. This is meant to promote the continued application and implementation of integrity as envisioned in TI- Kenya’s strategy and the Constitution.
TI-Kenya seeks a consultant to provide videography coverage and photography services for the event to be held on 10th December 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Specific tasks for the consultant
The consultant will work with TI-Kenya’s communications team to film the event between 5:00PM – 11:00 PM, broadcast the event live on TI-Kenya digital media platforms and manage the interviews from key stakeholders, questions and timings of video interviews, and provide a shot list for context footage.
Working to an agreed schedule the consultant will be required
to:
- · Be available for the event in Nairobi, between 5 :00 P M to 11 :00 PM exact timings are to be confirmed.
- · Take a range of photos of the workshop participants
- · Live stream the event on TI-Kenya YouTube and social media Channels
- · Provide real-time photos to TI-Kenya for social media updates
- · Develop a short video highlighting the events of the day
Key deliverables
- · Provide raw footage of all video interviews undertaken to TI-Kenya immediately following the event
- · One final edited 10 minutes video highlight and trailer
- · Provide raw footage of video context footage
- · Produce 20-30 photos from the event.
Duration of the assignment: 1 day
Copy right: All materials
arising out of the consultancy shall remain the property of Transparency
International Kenya.
Qualifications and attributes required.
- · Diploma in Journalism, Media Studies, or related field.
- · At least three (3) years of professional experience in videography/ video editing.
- · Demonstrated experience of the conception, production and editing of video documentaries and similar projects
- · Ability to operate under strict timelines and apply high production and technical standards for the purpose of maintaining high level of professionalism
- · Track record of successful materials filmed on similar topics is an added advantage.
Application Process
- · Qualified candidates should submit their expressions of interest in one combined document (PDF) of not more than 15 pages covering technical (Understanding of the assignment, evaluation plan/methodology, framework, and work plan) and financial aspects tax inclusive as well as CV (or CVs for those working as a team and their profiles) indicating work experience relevant to the consultancy.
- · 2 reference letters from previous client
- · Attach company profile, current tax compliance certificate, CR12 form, certificate of incorporation and business permit.
- · Provide evidence of samples/similar assignments undertaken (please provide a link (s) or as an attachment)
Submission of Bids
Qualified candidates are requested to submit one document not
exceeding 15 pages as a single attachment covering both technical and financial
aspects, camera model (s) you will use, at least three professional referees
and at least 3 links to previous work done. Do not attach your testimonials or
certificates. Only shortlisted candidate/s will be contacted. The deadline for
submission of expressions of interest is 06/09/2025.
Applications should be sent by email to consultancyapplication@tikenya.org.
Please indicate EOI - Videography and
Photography Services” on the subject line in your email application. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Complaint’s Process
This call for Expression of Interest does not constitute a solicitation
and TI-Kenya, reserves the right to change or cancel the requirement at any
time during the EOI process. TI-Kenya also reserves the right to require compliance
with additional conditions as and when issuing the final solicitation
documents. Submitting a reply to a call for EOI does not automatically
guarantee receipt of the solicitation documents when issued. Invitations to bid
or requests for proposals will be issued in accordance with TI-Kenya rules and
procedures. Any grievances and or complaints arising from the evaluation
process and final tender award can be addressed, in writing, to the Executive
Director as wells as the TI-Kenya Tender Complaints Committee.
The Executive Director, Transparency International Kenya,
Bishop Magua Center, Off Ngong Road – George Padmore Lane
Ground floor, Wing B, Office No UG7
P.O. Box 198- 00200, Nairobi
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