Monitoring and Evaluation Data Officer

Job Description
Core Responsibilities:

Creation of Organizational M and E Systems and Protocols

Work with the CHSD to develop overall organization M&E strategy and appropriate indicators to track across program areas
Ensure all outcomes and targets are measurable and make sure teams have necessary tools to track objectives, activities, and indicators.
This includes the creation of monitoring and evaluation tools for data capture and training staff on how to use the tools
Monitor data and evaluate trends.
Ensure all relevant grant specific data is captured
Assist as needed with development of M&E frameworks and workplans for grants and new funding opportunities

Training Staff of M and E Systems and Protocols

Provide support to Team
Leads to ensure data is accurately captured and tracked on a monthly basis for existing and new programs.
Train staff in M&E protocols, tools, database, story gathering, and reporting.

Maintenance of Systems for Reporting

Schedule and oversee regular monitoring activities of programs.
Ensure that database is updated and accurate.
Assist with routine data gathering as requested on statistics for department, grant, and funder reporting
Track and document success stories

Reporting and Feedback

Work with departments to publicly display key department indicators to share progress and successes in a visible way for other staff and community members to see
Compile and submit monthly M & E budget and performance reports

External Relationships

Represent M&E department in stakeholder meetings and community dialogue days
Participate in partner visits and workshops
Serve as on the ground point person for the external evaluation team

Professional Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience in data collection and analysis, monitoring and evaluation or similar position, particularly in health informatics
Experience working with community-based projects in Kenya

Technical Qualifications and Experience:

Degree in computer science, statistics, information technology or a related field.
Familiarity working with relationship databases or other customer relationship management (CRM) software.
Understanding of standard principles for data collection, data management and analysis.
Strong familiarity with and use Microsoft Excel for technical purposes
Experience with electronic medical record systems/ Familiarity with Open MRS (desirable)

Other Qualifications:

Ability to learn new systems and software quickly Strong analytical skills, attention to details and problem solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills and effective team player
Ability to understand community-based programs and how to link them to technology