Maisha Girls Safe House (MGSH) is an NGO located in Makadara Sub-County, whose mission is to reach out, receive, and protect girls from sexual violence and abuse through providing a continuum of care, and support, and building their resiliency for quality living.
MGSH seeks an M&E officer for our projects that aim at:
Increasing the well-being and safety of marginalized girls experiencing sexual violence, to experience their human rights, and live free from all forms of violence.
Increasing access to care, support, and protection and minimal rate of exploitation and abuse of child domestic workers.
Empowering girls and teenagers in embracing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), and increasing access to essential, protective & socioeconomic services for girls’ survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV).
Empowering young people in informal settlements to have better education performance and better livelihoods.
Key Responsibilities
Their primary responsibility will be to ensure that activities are on track, objectives are being met, and resources are being used efficiently. Some of the key roles and responsibilities will be;
Developing M&E Frameworks and tools for data collection and evaluation.
Collaborate with program staff to ensure proper data recording and reporting from various program components.
Regular collection of data from interviews, FDGs, and spot checks; analyze and interpret them related to the program activities, outputs, outcomes, and impact.
Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and areas that require attention.
Prepare regular reports on the progress of projects.
Conduct periodic evaluations to assess the impact and outcomes of projects for example through baseline, mid-term, and end-line studies and evaluations.
Provide feedback to the program team and stakeholders on M&E findings and recommend any improvements.
Be able to build the capacity of staff and partners in M&E methodologies and tools to improve reporting.
Identify potential risks and challenges that may affect the achievement of objectives and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
Maintain a comprehensive database of all M&E-related documents, reports, and records for future reference and learning.
Communicate M&E findings and recommendations effectively to all stakeholders for example through presentations, meetings, and reports.
Continuously assess and improve the M&E system and processes to make them more efficient and effective.
Ensure that projects comply with relevant guidelines and donor requirements.
Assist in the budgeting process by providing cost estimates for M&E activities and ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately.
Be flexible and adaptive in response to changing circumstances, and adjust M&E plans and activities accordingly.
Share lessons learned and best practices with colleagues to contribute to broader learning and improvement.
Any other duties as directed by the management.
Qualifications and Requirements
Relevant bachelor’s degree; i.e., social sciences, development studies, economics, statistics, or a related field.
Experience of at least 2 years in monitoring and evaluating community development projects/programs.
Understanding of M&E frameworks, methodologies, and data collection techniques in the context of development programs.
Familiarity with impact assessment and social impact measurement tools is highly desirable.
Experience in designing and implementing baseline surveys and conducting impact evaluations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise reports and present complex data to diverse audiences.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including program staff, beneficiaries, partners, and donors.
Fluency in English and Swahili.
If you find that you meet the above requirement, kindly submit your application to intern@maishagirlssafehouse.org, indicating your expected salary by the 15th of October 2023.Ensure to attach your cover letter quoting your expected salary, CV, and copies of your qualification certificates, with the email having the subject of the position. Ladies who meet the qualifications; especially survivors of childhood sexual violence are highly encouraged to apply.
Apply via :
intern@maishagirlssafehouse.org
