Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Job Description

The position is short term for 5 months.
Job Objectives: To offer Quality management and quality improvement of the DREAMS Program,
Key Tasks:

Support all M&E initiatives for the DREAMS Program including monitoring data quality, tracking t progress of activities and analyzing data to inform programming and decision making.
Ensure DREAMS program compliance with USAID reporting guidelines
Support and implement the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as well as monitoring them throughout the duration of the project
Manage the DREAMS Program electronic database
Provide technical support and train program staff on ways to properly document and organize program progress
Develop a Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement plan for the DREAMS Program
Suggest ways to facilitate data collection and the flow of data within Program field teams.
Identify strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection and management systems and propose solutions.
Perform regular field visits to perform data quality checks on a monthly basis and utilize results for program improvements and decision making
Support DREAMS Program to ensure that donor, partner, and senior management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.
Support and participate in program and project evaluations
Support in reviewing donor reports to ensure high quality reports are submitted on time.
Assist Program Development/Grants Management to develop the annual work plan and quarterly work plans for the program.
Review and analyze weekly reports with the Program Coordinator to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and to enhance quality of reporting.
Participate in assessments and/or surveys relevant to the program.
Compile project progress reports as required.
Represent KGGA in Technical Advisory Committee meetings
Keep abreast of developments in M&E in order to advise and recommend tools and strategies to increase program performances and results
Perform any other duties assigned.

Performance Indicators: To be agreed with supervisor
Behavioural Aspects: Importance must be attached to projecting Kenya Girl Guides Association as a professional Association of integrity, delivering quality services.
In the performance of this job it is essential that the Holder conducts herself or himself in a way that optimizes the cooperation of staff in the achievement of Association’s objectives
Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Information Management, Project Management, other relevant academic background (essential)
1 to 3 years of Monitoring and Evaluation experience (essential)
Capacity to produce high-quality briefs and reports in English.
Working experience in HIV and AIDS Program Implementation
Previous Experience working for not-for-profit organization(s)
Ability to work with a team and independently
Strong Analytical skills
Initiative, dependability and organizational ability
Strong oral, written and comprehension skills
Excellent software expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Ability to interact with all levels of staff.
Experience working with volunteers is desirable.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced commercial environment with serial deadlines.