JOB PURPOSE:
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is responsible for observing and ensuring high-quality and timely inputs, and for ensuring that ELRF maintains its strategic vision by ensuring high survivability for the planted trees.
KEY DELIVERABLES:
Data collection, analysis and Interpretation
Accuracy in data management
Excellent analytics skills
Quality Reports
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILLITIES
Monitor planted trees to ensure at least 85% survivability; Monitor daily trees planted and share progress reports; Collects data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the planted trees;
Monitors the input of data into the ELRF system and conducts data quality checks; Supports programme progress reporting, mid-term review and final evaluation; Identifies lessons learned and develops case studies to capture qualitative outputs of programmes, projects, and initiatives. Provides advice to the management on improving programme performance using M&E findings; Assists with M&E training initiatives to strengthen capabilities within ELRF.; Performs field visits to ensure the quality and accuracy of collected or reported data where necessary; Prepares progress reports on the on – going project; Design and implement baseline environmental and socio-economic impact report templates for each planting site, managing for cultural sensitivities and appropriateness;
Design and develop training tools necessary to mobilize field team to gather on-the ground socioeconomic and environmental data relating to ELRF’s results and reports;
Regular monitoring the equipment needs for each planting site to ensure they are consistently prepared for field analysis;
Support analysis on new planting sites to inform issues and risk exposure reports;
Visit planting sites on rotation to help ensure project is on track;
Maintain and regularly update all data sets, GIS mapping software and communication tracking systems to ensure deliverables and other important information is tracked and available.
Monitor ELRF activities and outputs on a regular basis and assist the management team in preparing project progress reports.
Assist forestry department with tracking the effectiveness of failures forest restoration planting techniques.
Provide key information and reports to the M&E Coordinator so that the management can maintain strong relations with all donors and business partners.
Any other duty assigned by the Immediate Supervisor.
Required Basic and Soft Skills
Climate change understanding climate change impacts on forests and ecosystems.
Forest ecology, knowledge of forest ecosystem, tree species & ecological processes
GIS and Data analysis
Soft Skills
Attention to detail and accuracy in work
Effective communication and collaboration with team members
Creativity and problem-solving skills in designing and executing patterns
Time management and organizational skills to meet production deadlines
Data management
Positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques and technologies
WORKING CONDITIONS
The jobholder is required to work normal working hours with occasional long working hours. At times may be called upon to address emergency situations.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor Degree in Forestry, Monitoring and Evaluation, Natural Resources, Coastal and Marine Resources Management, Marine Science.
Experience
At least 2 years relevant experience in a busy environment.
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Remuneration: Competitive Package
Conditions: preferably residents of the above counties.
If interested, send CV’s to recruitment@earthlungsreforestation.org
ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SENT ON OR BEFORE 12 JULY, 2024, AT 5.00PM EAST AFRICAN TIME.
Apply via :
recruitment@earthlungsreforestation.org
