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  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Volunteer

    Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Volunteer

    IAS- Kenya is recruiting a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Volunteer who will be based in Nairobi County. S/he will be responsible for the overall monitoring and evaluation of all projects
    Reports  to
    Programmes  Manager
    JOB SUMMARY 
    The role of this position is responsible  for the overall monitoring  and  evaluation ,strengthening program quality and accountability, ensuring quality project periodic progress reports are developed and submitted to donors in-line with the deadlines; ensuring documentation of projects impact stories; promoting learning and reporting of  programs in line with IAS K monitoring and evaluation system.
    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :
              MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING VOLUNTEER

    Monitoring the implementation of projects vis-à-vis the approved work plan, targets    and donor    contracts.
    Developing and updating of the consolidated M&E work plan and M&E frameworks for all ongoing projects.
    Maintaining electronic and/or paper-based Management Information Systems  for tracking and reporting all quantitative data and information;
    Analyzing data and producing reports, factsheets with useful statistical analysis and presentation (charts, tables) as necessary in a timely manner;
    Contributing to an effective roll-out of M&E collection and reporting systems to all staff and partners through training, site visits, manuals, and other technical support as needed;
    Training of staff on KOBO Toolbox to ensure that data collection remains core business for IAS K during implementation.
    Conducting internal Data Quality Assessment (DQA) using SPSS and overseeing implementation of DQA recommendations.
    Documenting and sharing the lessons learnt and best practices on time and ensuring that the knowledge gained contributes to the improvement of projects and influence the strategic development of future projects and activities.
    Measuring and reporting on qualitative and quantitative input, process, output, outcome, impact, objective, and goal-level performance indicators for all projects
    Developing and implementing appropriate data collection and analysis instruments, methodologies (e.g. survey questionnaires, focus group discussions, and key-informant interviews) and data/information dissemination/utilization plans.
    Participating in the development of concept notes, project proposals and submission to potential donors.
    Preparing  and  submitting   quality, accurate ,complete    weekly,  monthly  biannual  and  annual  reports
    Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

    Qualifications:

    Degree in Statistics, Monitoring and evaluation, Project Management and planning, social sciences or related field.
    Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning  position responsible for implementing MEAL activities of development projects  in either relief or development and preferably in an NGO.
     Knowledge of the principles and current approaches to MEAL, using both quantitative and qualitative methods, in all stages of programme cycle management.
     Experience of designing and use of digital data collection systems is an advantage
    Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS office suites,  SPSS

    Other requirements:

    HELB Clearance certificate
    Valid Kenyan Driving  licens

    Interested applicants should submit a Cover Letter and CV before 14th of  March  2021 to :ias-nairobi@ias-intl.org. Quoting “Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning    Volunteer” on the email subject line.
    International Aid Services (IAS) Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and tolerate discrimination against protected   characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion   disability, pregnancy, mental or HIV status, nationality, political or any other opinion.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    ias-nairobi@ias-intl.org

  • Project Officer- Resilience- Tanariver

    Project Officer- Resilience- Tanariver

    JOB VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT
    IAS-Kenya  implements projects in the following thematic areas; Inclusive Education (IE), Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM), resilience and disaster risk reduction (DRR), Civil Society Development (CSD), humanitarian intervention (HI) and Inclusive Education as well as mainstreaming cross-cutting issues, disability, gender, and gender based violence (GBV) human rights.
    Project
    IAS Kenya is implementing the project with a consortium of partners under the Umbrella, Kenya for Resilience (K4R), which include Children’s  Mission Africa (CMA), The Salvation Army and Life and Peace Institute (LPI) with the following goal “reduced disaster risk and losses in lives, livelihoods and health and in the economic, physical, social, cultural, environmental and spiritual capitals of persons and communities, while increasing their absorptive, adaptive and transformative capacities”
    IAS- Kenya is recruiting a Project Officer – Resilience who will be  based  in  Hola- Tanariver  County . S/he will be responsible for the overall implementation and reporting of the Resilience project.
    Job Location
    IAS K programme – Hola, Tana River
    Report to
    Programmes Manager
    Duration of the Contract
    One  year Contract : Renewable   based  on performance   and   availability  of  funds
    JOB SUMMARY  
    The role of this position is to guide communities and farmer groups to come up with smart development plans and facilitate project implementation as per the project proposal and agreed operation plans from time to time. The position is based at IAS Kenya, Hola Office, Tana River County and Implementing the project at Mikinduni Ward. The project management however reserves the right to transfer you to a different office or reassign you other duties as per prevailing need from time to time.
    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

    Aligning IAS Kenya to the Consortium outcomes which include; livelihoods, learning, innovation and adaptive management and integrating conflicts and resilience.
    Facilitating the selection of communities including farmer groups to participate in SMC funded Resilience- Livelihoods Project.
    Facilitating farmer groups to come up with smart development plans in line with the Ministry of Agriculture and County Government of Tana River.
    Providing support to the communities to form strong organizational structures through formation of investment groups and registration with the Government of Kenya.
    Facilitating communities to come up with smart development plans for addressing their needs besides organizing community meetings and training from time to time.
    Supervising farmers and farmers’ groups on post harvesting handling and fodder bulking within the targeted farmer groups and communities to ensure quality control (materials and workmanship) and effective use of resources.
    Training of lead farmers or ToTs on dry land farming technologies so as to ensure food security.
    Developing the capacity of farmers and farmers groups on suitable DRR and CMDRR strategies to enhance resilience interventions.
    Building the capacity of community leadership, elders and other duty bearers on rights and responsibilities.
    Participating in and supporting the running of K4R County Chapter Communities of Practice in Tana River
    Training of farmers and farmers groups on profitable value chains
    Participating in coordination and networking meetings involving partners from governmental (County Government) & non-governmental organizations.
    Strengthening gender equity within communities
    Facilitating the inclusion of people living with disability in programming.
    Facilitating communities to participate in relevant networks and advocacy events.
    Work closely with the government officials, extension workers and NGO officials with similar objectives to those of the International Aid Services Kenya Resilience Project in order to enrich the projects outputs.
    Compiling and submitting weekly, monthly   and annual field reports on all project activities within the project area to the Programme Manager IAS Kenya and as well as Project Manager Children’s  Mission Africa.
    Ensuring proper record keeping in line with the means of verification of the logical framework in the project document.
    Participating   in the preparation of quarterly / annual activity and financial reports
      Any other duties as assigned by management

    Qualifications:

    Bachelors’ Degree in Agricultural Sciences/Agronomy/Horticulture/Agricultural Economics/Agriculture Business Management or related field from a recognized University.
    Minimum three years proven experience in working/programming in either relief or development and preferably in  an NGO.
    Good understanding of gender mainstreaming in Resilience and livelihoods projects
    Ability to conduct community Livelihoods and resilience needs assessment, project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of livelihoods and resilience interventions
    Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS office suites

    End Results Expected

    Clear project targets
    Clear work plans/work break downs
    Project Maps

    Other requirements:

    HELB Clearance certificate
    Valid Kenyan Motorcycle riding license

    Interested applicants should submit a Cover Letter and CV before 27th of February 2021 to :ias-nairobi@ias-intl.org.Quoting  “Project Officer- Resilience- Tanariver” on the email  subject line.
    International Aid Services(IAS) Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and tolerate discrimination against protected   characteristics ( gender,age,sexual  orientation , race , ethnicity  , religion   disability ,pregnancy , mental  or  HIV status ,  nationality  , political  or  any other  opinion .Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

    Apply via :

    ias-nairobi@ias-intl.org.Quot