Position Summary
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer is responsible for the development and coordination of all monitoring and evaluation activities under the ongoing Programs.
The M&E Officer will direct and implement M&E activities ensuring program consistency, and work to develop the M&E capacity of participating members and partners. The officer will compile and analyze data across the program and assist in the preparation of reports for funding and other stakeholders.
This position is based in Nairobi with frequent field travel.
Roles and Responsibilities
Project Monitoring and Evaluation – Working closely with program staff, provide guidance to the monitoring and evaluation functions of the program, including:
Reviewing project proposals to ensure cross-program project consistency in logic models, performance measurement frameworks, and monitoring and evaluation plans
Providing technical advice and support to implementing partners on planning, monitoring and evaluation
Supporting project staff in compiling key performance indicator data
Facilitating project evaluations
Reviewing end-of-project reports to assess results reporting and providing feedback to partners/stakeholders
Program
In collaboration with beneficiaries ensure and report on overall program quality and consistency
Develop and maintain overall performance measurement framework for the programs
With the direction of the M&E Manager, review project reports for quality, consistency and accuracy
Oversee and capture project information; compiling, evaluating and preparing information as needed for program and stakeholder reports; ensuring that reports and other project documents capture progress against the effectiveness, and impact of programs
Working closely with technical advisors, preparing summaries of lessons learned and evaluation findings for dissemination to stakeholders
Developing and updating monitoring and evaluation related guidelines to strengthen the quality of programming and results measurement.
Participating in the preparation of other reports as directed by the CA program manager
Capacity Development
Identify and implement monitoring and evaluation capacity development initiatives
Facilitate dissemination of information on lessons learned in program areas and effective knowledge sharing
Plan and facilitate training events for,program and project staff to build capacity in monitoring, and evaluating projects
Relationship Management and Networking
Ensure positive, supportive and collegial relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Develop contacts and build relationships with relevant external agencies, ie: local government and other sector entities, to disseminate program monitoring and evaluation results
Represent programs at relevant functions to build relations and promote the identity of the program
Contribute to build and strengthen internal networks to further the adoption of meaningful M&E practice
Participate in regular program and team meetings
Perform other tasks as requested by management
Qualifications and skills Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics
Relevant Background in Development Studies or Community Development.
Good knowledge of Data Management & Data analysis
At least three years of relevant experience monitoring implementation of community projects.
Excellent administrative, organizational and budgeting skills
Good interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
Strong verbal and report writing skills.
Knowledge and understanding of Child protection policies.
Strong report writing skills and experience in preparation of reporting tools
Training or experience in results-based management principles, tools, and techniques
Training or experience in quantitative & qualitative survey and data collection methods
Demonstrated skills in organizing and facilitating learning activities, such as workshops, group and individual training
If you meet the requirements mentioned above please send your application and detailed CV to HR-Kenya@feedthechildren.org or to Hrassistant-kenya@feedthechildren.org to reach us by latest 6th September 2021.Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.Feed the Children is an Equal opportunity employer.
Apply via :
HR-Kenya@feedthechildren.org
