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  • Humanitarian Representative’

    Humanitarian Representative’

    Médecins Sans Frontières – OCBA (Operational Centre Barcelona – Athens) is looking for an Humanitarian Representative (HRT) for East and Central Africa
    POSITION WITHIN MSF NBO AND THE BROADER MOVEMENT
    The Humanitarian Representation Team (HRT) provides support to the MSF operations through linkages and actions to and from external networks (political, humanitarian, medical, and civil society). It is managed by the International Operations and Humanitarian Representation Coordinator. The HRT maintains active relations with its network and continually informs the MSF operations of the relevant analysed information. The HRT influences its network through specific actions for the benefit of the MSF programs and MSF operations’ goals. In carrying out its actions, the HRT responds to direct requests from the operational program managers (desks). Longer term positioning and actions are also co-ordinated within the HRT team are directed by the MSF operations at the HQ-level.
    The HRT maintains active and effective internal links to co-ordinate its work. These include the reflection and advocacy centres of the operational sections, the Access campaign and partner sections (regarding their relations with their own host governments and regional networks – eg Canada, Germany, China, Australia, etc.), International President, Secretary General, International Medical Secretary & Medical Co-ordinator, medical working groups + others as necessary. The HRT interacts with the field missions of MSF (HoM-level) in order to improve the overall quality of the support to operations.
    The position of Humanitarian Representative, East and Central Africa will:

    Be hierarchically accountable to the director of the NBO and functionally reports to the International Operations and Humanitarian Representation Coordinator (IOHRC); and
    Work in close collaboration with the other NBO Units/Members –(especially with the OCBA Medical Advocacy Advisor who represents the Access Campaign in the EA region)

    JOB PURPOSE
    As a member of both HRT and the NBO, and in coordination with other advocacy and representative persons in the region, the Humanitarian Representative for East and Central Africa:

    Implements and helps define the medical and humanitarian diplomacy strategy towards key (state and non-state) stakeholders of East African regional platform, in support of MSF movement-wide objectives.
    Improves and supports MSF’s understanding of the region and represents the region’s agenda within MSF.
    Takes the lead in knowledge management of networking and representation initiatives by all the members of the NBO

    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
    General:

    Contribute to the development of MSF representation and diplomacy objectives in support of MSF operations, utilising the regional viewpoint
    Develop and implement the strategies to deliver relevant messages to key interlocutors to the East African based entities and dialogue partners; over time, the expectation is the position will extend this support towards Central Africa.
    Provide MSF with information, analysis and advise on relevant regional issues
    Maintain effective linkages within the HRT team, with other MSF regional and international entities including with relevant working groups, and promote coherent messaging within the region
    Provide advice to Operational Centres, Section offices and International office on new opportunities and threats to MSF medical and humanitarian objectives arising in/from East and Central Africa as deemed relevant to the East African based platforms and partners.
    Accountable for delivering relevant strategic objectives on time and on budget.
    Exemplify, by his/her actions and conduct, the principles and mission of MSF.

    Humanitarian Diplomacy:

    Introduce and promote selected MSF diplomacy objectives through attendance to relevant meetings and workshops, and through strategic interactions with the officials, diplomats and related institutions.
    Maintain mapping and analysis of regional policies and stakeholders related to issues relevant to MSF.
    Develop and maintain a network of relevant contacts with key actors and stakeholders
    Identify meetings and events in the EA region that are relevant to MSF or useful to raise MSF’s profile in the humanitarian community, and ensure appropriate MSF participation in them.
    Ensure that in-depth analyses of assigned contexts/themes are conducted, and maintain an overview of MSF’s involvement in these issues
    Stay abreast of the medical and humanitarian challenges faced by the populations in assigned contexts.
    Support the Operational Centres, in co-operation with other HRT members and other advocacy units, to develop coherent MSF messages on the salient humanitarian concerns encountered in the field, and develop the strategies needed to pursue these issues in EA platforms
    Produce and disseminate relevant written material for internal or external briefings to convey MSF position as and when required.
    Prepare, organize and facilitate meetings between MSF representatives and stakeholders within the East African region. Ensure that these are properly reported and shared in a timely manner.

    As part of the NBO team;

    Take the lead in encouraging cross-departments collaboration for networking within MSF NBO and lead knowledge management on networking engagement by the NBO

    Contribute to building relations and networking with key stakeholders in Nairobi/EA to support MSF NBO institutional objectives.

    Contribute to the development of the Nairobi/EA community and stakeholders engagement plan together with colleagues in NBO with the key objective to effectively and efficiently raising the general awareness of / support for MSF

    Act as one of the links for NBO to international global movement messaging and advocacy.

    Contribute towards raising awareness of NBO staff on medical and humanitarian issues arising from MSF field operations.

    Short-term deployment to the field, if and when necessary, as part of emergency operations in the region, according to identified capacity needed.

    SELECTION CRITERIA
    Education and experience:

    Substantial operational field experience with MSF (or similar INGO) at senior-level in a broad range of contexts (5+ years)
    Solid knowledge of African society, culture, civil society, humanitarian and aid networks, and political systems
    Strong public communications skills and diplomatic character
    Masters Degree in related field or equivalent
    Excellent analytic capability and strong writing skills
    Fluency in English (oral and written)
    Ability to work independently; capacity to take initiatives and seize opportunities.
    Availability to travel to both other MSF offices and field projects
    Unwavering commitment to the aims and values of MSF
    Strong time management and general organisational skills

    Desirable

    Knowledge of French (oral and written)

    Required competencies:

    Communication and interpersonal skills
    Commitment to MSF’s Principles
    Cross-cultural Awareness
    Behavioral Flexibility
    Stress Management
    Analytical Thinking
    Results and Quality Orientation
    Service Orientation
    Planning and Organizing
    Teamwork and Cooperation

    CONDITIONS

    Based in Nairobi, at the MSF Nairobi Branch office
    Full-time job.
    Annual gross Salary of KES 5,181,181. Benefits will be compensated in KES based on the Nairobi Branch Office secondary benefits package.

  • Research Assistant 

Technical Assistant – Monitoring & Evaluation

    Research Assistant Technical Assistant – Monitoring & Evaluation

    Job Summary
    The purpose of this job is to coordinate implementation science activities, including research, outreach engagement, support to interns, Community Health Volunteers, community support groups and other activities related to coordination at field operations level.
    Key Responsibilities:

    Responsible for oversight of defined operations including recruitment of participants, ensuring that protocol requirements are met and ensuring compliance to regulatory and policy requirements.
    Collecting and collating data from identified sources and coordination of feedback to participants and other stake holders,
    Verifies accuracy of study forms and study forms per protocol Performs quality assurance and quality control data checks and data analysis
    Track all the details of the work of each implementing team members in the community support groups and ensure that timelines are met and be is responsible for record-keeping.
    Synthesizes and interprets information obtained from the identified sources and draft statistical and graphic summaries of findings and conclusions.

    Contributions
    Collect and organize data including assists with interviews Maintain study codes and formal audits of data Maintain research data, regulatory binders and study databases Collaborate with supervisor in writing and editing material for reports.
    Expertise requirements

    Ability to work independently and at times with moderate supervision
    High degree of computer literacy and analytical skills
    Working knowledge of data management program
    Ability to interpret acceptability of data results
    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    Ability to attend to a high level of detail and multiple tasks on a day-to-day basis.
    Ability to work in team environment, requiring participatory decision-making.
    Excellent written and oral communications skills.

    Minimum Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition with minimum of 1-3 years related experience
    Experience in maternal nutrition service delivery for a specific intervention or strategy.
    Experience with social and community mobilization.
    Experience working with Focus Counties and well developed cultural competence
    Two years of experience in implementation of community engagement activities and project management experience.
    Must be able to travel to locations in the serviced by public transportation.

    This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
    FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
    FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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  • Nursing Team Supervisor

    Nursing Team Supervisor

    Job Description

    Based in Dagahaley Refugee Camp
    Project Summary: The objective of our project is to provide primary and secondary level of health care to the Refugees in Dagahaley refugee camp. MSF provides a full package of medical care through 2 primary health care units and 1 hospital (100 beds) with 24 hour emergency and OT.
    Health services include curative, preventative, nutritional activities and emergency preparedness and intervention with partners.
    The selected candidate will be reporting directly to the Project Head Nurse.
    Start date: Immediately
    Package: Attractive salary package on offer with additional benefits including comprehensive health cover.
    Contract duration: 12 months fixed term contract with possibility of extension based on performance (includes 3 month probationary period)
    The Job Activities include but are not limited to;

    Carry out the functions and tasks associated to his/her speciality, i.e. perform as a nurse, midwife, labtech and anaesthetist, whenever required or needed, in order to optimize the resources, contributing with his/her knowledge and experience.
    Implement all the protocols and hygiene procedures, and supervise his/her team follow the same standards, in order to warrant the quality of the care and service in his/her speciality.
    Organize and coordinate the activities of his/her team (week’s schedule, annual leave, absences, etc.), evaluate their performance and define and ensure the needs for training of staff, in order to ensure the coverage of the human resources needs and maintain high standards of quality.
    Carry out and/or supervise the ( decentralized) pharmacy and medical equipment management (drugs orders, follow-up of the stock, storage conditions, inventories, follow-up of expired drugs and their destruction, drugs consumption, etc.) in his or her department, in order to satisfy the needs of material with efficiency and effectiveness.
    Carry-out and/or coordinate administrative (exit-paper, transfer-paper, etc.), information and data collection (patient files, forms, statistics, etc.) tasks, and elaborate regular reporting, in order to have updated and reliable information about the day-to-day activity in the project, output/ outcome and support decision-taking.
    First foremost, the team supervisor is a nurse or midwife, thus is able to ensure the function of nurse or midwife (refer to it) and to help when there is a need for it in the ward
    Daily management of his/her team utilizing a prioritized work plan as a supervision tool
    Maintain the RH database of all ANC,PNC,FP patients and continuously update all the information therein.
    Participate in the interdepartmental meetings with outreach and maternity in order to complete the RH action plans.
    Maintain the High Risk database, take part in all the High Risk Clinics and give feedback to the Nursing Director, NAM, HD, Head Of Outreach and MTL.
    As the RH focal person, represent MSF in RH and SV coordination meetings with other agencies
    Supervise and/or carry out efficiently the pharmacy and medical equipment management: drugs orders, follow-up of the stock, storage conditions, inventories, follow-up of expired drugs and their destruction, drugs consumption.
    Actively monitor and report medical activities (correctly fill in patient files, forms, statistics, reports) and analyse these statistics.
    Report immediately to the technical referent any problem arising in the service, especially the loss / robbery / damage of medical equipment or medicines.
    Support other MSF department when and where necessary.

    Requirements

    Education: Specialty (nurse or midwife) diploma essential
    Experience: Essential 2 years of previous experience having worked in MSF or other NGO’s and in developing countries is desirable.
    Languages: Essential mission and local language (English and Kiswahili)
    Knowledge: Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
    Competences: Results, teamwork, flexibility, commitment, stress management, analytical skills

  • Personnel Development Manager

    Personnel Development Manager

    Job Description
    Tasks & Responsibilities:

    Workforce planning ensuring adequate and efficient staffing in all departments.
    Support the implementation of the mission’s recruitment policies, procedures and toolsSupport the implementation of the mission’s induction policies, procedures and tools.
    Maintain candidates’ databank/ pool for potential selection.
    Elaborate a HR Development strategy and related budget plan.
    Support the implementation of an appropriate Performance management system.
    Learning and development initiatives:
    Suggest career paths and support plans for specific persons to HR coordinators, coordinators and line managers.
    Contribute to the design of the mission training policy and ensure proper implementation, procedures and tools in the mission.
    Support the coordinators and activity managers in identifying the performance gaps and assessment of training needs within the teams they supervise.
    Identify the training options at local / regional / international / intersectional levels.
    Monitor and evaluate training program’s effectiveness, success and periodically report on them.

    Qualifications & Requirements:
    Education
    A Degree and specialization in Human Resource Management/ Development is required
    Experience

    Prior work experience (two years) in the field of human resource management is required; prior experience in personnel development, recruitment and/or training management is highly desirable
    Desirable previous experience in MSF or other NGO in developing countries.

    Competencies

    Knowledge of Local training Market
    Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
    Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
    Fluent in English and Swahili, written and spoken
    Proficient in Windows and MS Office Suite.
    Familiarity with employee database HOMERE is an advantage.

  • Legal Intern 

Finance Manager 

Senior Research and Investigations Officer 

Accountant II 

Human Resource and Administration Officer II 

Internal Auditor II 

Legal Officer II 

Planning Officer II 

Principal Supply Chain Officer 

Research and Investigations Officer IU 

Chief Librarian

    Legal Intern Finance Manager Senior Research and Investigations Officer Accountant II Human Resource and Administration Officer II Internal Auditor II Legal Officer II Planning Officer II Principal Supply Chain Officer Research and Investigations Officer IU Chief Librarian

    Job Details
    The Commission seeks to recruit two (2) LEGAL INTERNS for its vacant internship position in Kitale and Makueni Huduma Centres.
    Full details of the job can be obtained through the Commission website (www.ombudsman.go.ke)
    QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

    Law Degree, and/or are awaiting admission to the Kenya School of Law; and/or have completed the Schools’ programme and await admission to the Bar; and/or have been admitted but wish to get experience in the field of Administrative Justice.
    Must meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution;
    Must be a Kenyan citizen

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  • Communications Officer 

Data Coordinator II 

Senior Technical Officer – Research 

Data Coordinator III (Statistician) 

Technical Officer I, Laboratory

    Communications Officer Data Coordinator II Senior Technical Officer – Research Data Coordinator III (Statistician) Technical Officer I, Laboratory

    Job Description

    Project Summary 
    FHI 360 is recruiting a Communications Officer for a new activity, Safeguarding Democratic Space in Kenya (SADES-K), which will be implemented from 2018 to 2021. The overall goal of SADES-K is to enhance Kenya’s ability to hold a national conversation on reforms and national cohesion, and to safeguard democratic gains, including protecting civic space, respect for human rights and observance of rule of law.
    Responsibilities
    The Communications Officer will support the SADES-K Chief of Party and other project staff in coordinating the day-to-day implementation of communication activities at the community, county and national levels. Responsibilities include:

    Coordinating project communications with local stakeholders and the dissemination of outreach materials;
    Overseeing dissemination of invites, newsletters, press releases and other announcements;
    Organizing, managing and building stakeholder contact lists;
    Assisting in organizing project related workshops and events;
    Supporting the design, coordination, and supervision of campaigns, including proposed visibility strategy activities and consulting on media-related activities;
    Working with traditional and social media to promote project activities related to good governance, social inclusion, and freedom of expression.

    Qualifications

    University degree in journalism, communications, law, international affairs or related field.
    At least 5 years’ experience with a broad range of media platforms, including radio, TV, social and digital media.
    At least 2 years’ technical experience engaging with government, private sector and civil society stakeholders.
    Previous experience in civic communication and community mobilization.
    Prior exposure and experience working with USAID or similar donor programs.
    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili.

    This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself

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  • Laboratory Technician 

Team Supervisor – Nhips Study

    Laboratory Technician Team Supervisor – Nhips Study

    Job Description
    Tasks & Responsibilities:

    Reception of the samples from the field
    Plasma extraction, labeling, keeping updated record and register
    Ensuring secure storage of biological samples and preparation for safe transport
    PIMA support and QA

    Qualifications & Requirements:

    Qualified Lab Technologist registered and licensed by the KLTTB
    Laboratory techniques, level A1 or L2
    At least one year experience with MSF project, knowing the PIMA machine
    Fluent English speaking
    Working experience with Word and Excel
    Rigorous, dynamic and able to work within a team
    Skills in biochemical tests and rapid tests

    Desired qualities: respect of confidentiality, respect of the protocols, team spirit, rigor, capacity of learning, vigilance, reactivity and dynamism, respect of the schedules of work and the hierarchy

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  • Logistics Officer

    Logistics Officer

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a highly skilled, results-oriented Logistics Officer to provide logistics and procurement support to CIP Sub-Sahara Africa Region.
    The Position: The Logistics officer will be based at the CIP Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya.
    Key responsibilities:
    Logistics

    Regional strategic thinking on implementing a holistic supply chain system, procurement planning, budgeting (and start-up planning for projects), capacity building for countries and partners on areas of supply chain/ procurement for various donors;
    Supervise supply chain officers to deliver quality, timely, effective and efficient support to research;
    In liaison with the Logistics Senior Manager in HQ, update the procurement policies within CIP to facilitate result-based management;
    Negotiation with Suppliers long term contracts;
    Identification of new suppliers for Africa;
    Follow carefully EU, USAID, African Development Bank Rules and Regulations as requested;
    Implement the Purchase Plan per year for each project in coordination with the PIs and the Logistics Senior Manager;
    Support the OCS procurement module rollout in SSA and backstop the countries as the module is rolled out;
    Implement a Plan for succession line with the new Procurement Specialist;
    Identify a Central Risk for adequate Supplier’s Evaluation CIP SSA;
    Prepare Logistics Reports.

    Procurement

    Facilitate procurement planning with all budget holders to ensure timely procurement of goods and services;
    Supervise the procurement monitoring system (for tracking);
    Ensure cost-effectiveness, quality and timely delivery of all supply chain clients’ requirements;
    Ensure suppliers are formally pre-qualified prior to inclusion on suppliers list;
    Ensure compliance with CIP and ALL Donor Supply Management policies and procedures;
    Proactively anticipate procurement needs and seek economies of scale by organizing procurements across projects/departments;
    Proactively anticipate supply chain related risks and develop appropriate mitigations;
    In consultation with Finance ensure procurements are within budget and appropriate for technical needs;
    Manage resources to ensure value for money;
    Guide on performance evaluation for outsourced service providers;
    Lead the procurement committees and ensure all procurements are properly recorded;
    Coordinate with the technical team on the development of procurement scopes of work;
    Prepare and Manage the request for proposal (RFP) or request for quotation (RFQ) documents;
    Draft the contracts or purchase order and coordinate on approvals with CIP HQ.

    Stores and Inventory Management

    Advise the technical staff on commercial clauses of legal instruments to ensure that they get the best equipment/ services.

    Supplier / Stakeholder relations

    Ensure good supplier relations are maintained;
    Ensure WIN-WIN negotiations are carried out with suppliers to ensure sustainable mutual gains for both CIP and the supplier organizations;
    Backstop countries in CIP SSA on supply chain and logistics issues.

    Selection Criteria

    Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, International Business or related disciplines.
    Al least 3 years of experience required in similar position.
    Fluent written and oral communication skills in English.
    Proficient on MS Excel, Word and Power Point at user level.
    Knowledge of EU’s, USAID and African Development Bank Policies and Procedures
    Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
    Strong client service orientation and displaying a good-natured cooperative attitude with internal and external clients.
    Knowledge of ERP software’s and administration of products and suppliers master files.

    Why should you consider this opportunity?

    CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art Research & Development background, and is a recent World Food Price Winner and awarded with the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
    CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
    CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a network of 15 research centers that are mostly located in the developing world and supported by more than 50 donor members.

    What are the conditions?
    The position is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Kenyan nationals and permanent residents. The employment contract will be for a one-year term (with a 3-month probation period) and the possibility of renewal.

  • Grant Manager

    Grant Manager

    Job Details
    Pact Kenya is searching for a Grants Manager to be based in Nairobi and will play the key role of leading and overseeing all aspects related to management of grants, contracts and procurement. S/he will support the grants team for all current and future Pact projects in Kenya.
    Job purpose:
    The main purpose of this position is to provide high-level grants management and administration to achieve project goals, working with partner organizations of all levels. S/he provides overall leadership and oversight for all aspects related to management of grants and contracts. This requires close collaboration with Pact HQ to ensure compliance with Pact and funder guidelines. The Grants Manager supervises all staff with grants functions and works in collaboration with program teams. This position is based in Nairobi and reports to the Finance & Grants Director. 25% travel is required.
    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Administer the full grant cycle of subaward management activities, from solicitation through selection, pre-award assessment, negotiation, monitoring/compliance visits, and closeout efficiently and in a timely fashion in line with Pact’s guidelines and donor requirements.
    Provide leadership, coaching and supervision to the grants team.
    Ensure timely training of subgrantees to understand and comply fully with funder requirements. Develop and implement institutional strengthening tools/plans for the partners.
    Ensure strong links between the grants management and capacity building approach to maximize efforts to strengthen strategic partners and build in strategies to the grant making process.
    Work closely with the Director of Grants and Finance to ensure accurate and timely disbursement and liquidation of subaward expenses. Ensure comprehensive review of partner budgets.
    Maintain an updated grants matrix for each project that informs regular decision making as well as used as a reference tool when reviewing partner cash requests.
    Maintain the link between grants management and M&E systems to improve grantee reporting and the link to Pact requirements.
    Develop and/or update Country Office Subawards Manual in compliance with Pact HQ guidance.
    Contribute to the global Grants Management Community of Practice to share best practices and lessons learned on Pact’s intranet.

    Qualifications and experience:

    University degree in business administration, accounting, finance or related field.
    5 years’ experience working in humanitarian and development programming with knowledge of project cycle management.
    Knowledge of USAID & EU policies, regulations and reporting requirements.
    Strong written and oral communications skills.
    Experience in development projects, writing proposal, reports to donors and a good understanding of budgets.
    Experience drafting and managing subawards.
    Experience assessing the responsibility and grant-worthiness of organizations through financial statements, audits, and other documentation presented in a proposal or in support of an award.
    Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure.
    High ethical standards.
    Competence in common IT applications.

  • Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Technical Officer II)

    Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Technical Officer II)

    Position Description:
    FHI 360 seeks a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (Technical Officer II) for a new activity, Safeguarding Democratic Space in Kenya (SADES-K), which will be implemented from 2018 to 2021. The overall goal of SADES-K is to enhance Kenya’s ability to hold a national conversation on reforms and national cohesion, and to safeguard democratic gains, including protecting civic space, respect for human rights and observance of rule of law.
    Job Summary and Responsibilities:

    Refine the design of the program M&E system, clearly identifying the users and the utility of the data/information
    Refine M&E indicators and adapt M&E tools to meet program needs, which may include pre- and post-tests, focus group interview protocols, community survey tools, and baseline, mid-term, and end-line survey instruments
    Oversee and directly contribute to the development and use of the M&E system and tools to ensure the project’s ability to collect, interpret and aggregate data that track tangible, measurable progress toward project results
    Develop and support the design and implementation of end of project evaluations, surveys and other components of the program M&E system
    Manage and safeguard data collection, train program staff, and supervise M&E activities of staff, partners and sub-contractors and others on the project’s M&E components, such as the monitoring plan, assessments, reviews, surveys and evaluations
    Design appropriate feedback mechanisms and rapid, rolling assessment system to assess whether the project approaches are working as intended and about critical events that may affect project implementation to build adaptability into the implementation of the project
    Liaise with USAID/Kenya on the design of M&E tools and on modifications to M&E system
    Write MEL and data sections for performance reports for funder and other program deliverables.

    Minimum Requirement Standards:

    Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in social science, management, international development, monitoring and evaluation, or a related field with 5-7 years of relevant work experience; (Master’s degree or its international equivalent strongly preferred with 3-5 years of relevant work experience)
    Minimum of five (5) years of monitoring and evaluation work experience; three (3) years of experience in the Kenyan context preferred
    Experience managing and executing monitoring and evaluation activities for donor-funded programs, including experience monitoring and evaluating policy reform, coalition building, and/or capacity development activities
    Demonstrated abilities in qualitative and quantitative monitoring and evaluation methodologies appropriate to complex change processes and capacity development, and in knowledge management and organizational learning
    Demonstrated ability to use monitoring and evaluation findings to inform adjustments to programs to maximize project effectiveness; experience with rolling assessments a plus
    Experience coordinating with governments, ministries and/or local NGOs, as well as local communities, for the design and implementation of surveys and other data collection techniques, including those that address capacity weaknesses, preferred
    Proven interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
    Ability to effectively use statistical analysis software such as STATA and SPSS recommended
    Strong attention to detail and a self-starter attitude. Able to work with a variety of stakeholders
    Strong presentation and training facilitation skills
    Fluency in English required; fluency in Swahili and other regional languages is highly desirable

     
    This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with project-funded travel to other parts of Kenya. This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
    This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.