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  • National Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager Finance & Administration Officer – Field Sub Office

    National Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager Finance & Administration Officer – Field Sub Office

    Summary of the Position
    This position provides technical guidance and backstopping support on all monitoring and evaluation aspects, research, and learning. The MEAL Manager will ensure robust M&E systems that include frameworks, methodologies, databases, and data utilization for program quality improvement. He/she will provide significant input on technical M&E portions of proposals, project design, and project implementation, and day-to-day support to project-based M&E officers and their direct reports. He/she will also promote learning within the organization by identifying learning needs, developing learning and knowledge products and organize capacity development for the team.
    The MEAL manager will support and lead field teams on baseline assessments and reports, and final evaluations and may be deployed to the field locations to execute surveys and evaluations.
    Responsibilities:
    Technical:

    Provide technical leadership on M&E for all projects.
    Lead the design and the roll-out of a sound and adapted-to-context MEAL strategy that is in line with the country strategy.
    Provide start-up support for new projects and expansion, including executing baseline assessments and overall set up of new M&E systems.
    Provide technical oversight and leadership in the design, development, planning, and implementation, and capacity-building of M&E components of the projects.
    Demonstrate good judgement in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation for criteria for obtaining solutions.
    Critically review all M&E products from the field before submission to the donor, ensuring that data is indicative of the realities on the ground.
    Track delivery of M&E outputs.
    Provide support to field-based M&E officers and consultants, ensuring adequate coverage of resources and overall quality of the M&E sector.
    Coordinate request from the field teams for technical assistance promptly, ensuring that the field teams are equipped with proper tools and templates for delivery of activities.
    Develop M&E tools for designing and implementing baseline reports, end-line surveys, final evaluations, and other assessment tools.
    Represent Hellen Keller International in National level coordination forums.

    Reporting:

    Work closely with program managers to ensure project management frameworks are updated frequently to inform programs progress and performance.
    Lead baseline assessments, final evaluations, and other surveys like Post Event Coverages including the drafting and reviewing of reports, as required.
    Work with program managers to ensure timely submission of quality program reports to the donors.
    Help in the development and review of work plans of various projects and departments.
    Serve as the primary reviewer for M&E deliverables.

    Business Development:

    Provide input and review on M&E for new proposals (logical frameworks, project management frameworks) and support in reviewing the existing ones.
    As required, draft components of proposals, annexes, and work plans.
    Support the development of organization scorecards and other internal or external initiatives that contribute data demonstrating achievements and progress.

    Research and Learning:

    Support the Country’s Research and Learning Agenda, in identifying relevant challenges to be explored and understood through programmatic learning or operations research.
    Support teams to identify areas of learning, develop approaches for capture and dissemination, and feedback for program quality improvement and program evolution.
    Identify opportunities to highlight, share, and promote Helen Keller’s research and learning work.
    Organize regular capacity development events based on team needs

    Qualifications and skills:

    Master’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences or Related Field.
    At least 5 years of professional experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects.
    Prior work experience in a non-governmental organization (NGO) implementing humanitarian assistance or development programs in M&E.
    Demonstrable experience designing and leading technical assessments using proven and effective methodologies.

    Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis experience, with proven ability to use data, analysis, and visualization softwares (STATA, SPSS, ENA for SMART, EPI info, and mobile data collection software such as ONA, ODK, Kobo).
    Experience with nutrition surveys methodologies (PECs, SMART, SQUEAC/LQAS etc.).

    Masterly of computer applications including Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook). **
    Strong knowledge and skills in M&E and research, and expert understanding of M&E concepts, principles, operational processes, procedures, and workflow.
    Strong interpersonal skills and display evidence of good leadership and influencing skills.
    Well-organized, resourceful, effective, and efficient at coordinating multiple resources and demonstrates sensitivity in diverse, cross-cultural settings.**
    Team player, flexible and open-minded.
    Have a good command (spoken and written) of English.
    Be able to solve problems.
    Be able to work in a complex environment

    Duration of the contract: 2 years renewable
    The deadline of application is 14th March 2022

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    Interested candidates to send their cover letter and a curriculum vitae to kenya.recruitment@hki.org . Please indicate the position on the subject line of the email.The deadline of application is 14th March 2022.NB: HELEN KELLER INTERNATIONALEqual Opportunity Employer

    Apply via :

    kenya.recruitment@hki.org

  • Consultant to undertake ESARO Strategic Note Baseline Assessment – Homebased

    Consultant to undertake ESARO Strategic Note Baseline Assessment – Homebased

    Objectives Of The Assignment

    During the development of the Strategic Note, ESARO team established baselines for some of the indicators. The purpose of this assignment is to validate the identified baselines and establish the status where gaps exist. The objective of the baseline assessment will be to determine quantitatively and qualitatively the current situation in relation to the main outcomes of the Strategic Note.

    The baseline assessment will provide the indicator benchmarks on which any changes and progress resulting from ESARO interventions will be measured.

    Duties And Responsibilities

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    The consultant will report to the ESARO Monitoring and Reporting Specialist and is expected to undertake the following:
    Review the UN Women Global Strategic Plan and the ESARO Strategic Note to get a proper understand on the content.
    Review the ESARO results framework and monitoring and evaluation plan to validate the indicators and proposed data sources then share a data collection plan.
    Undertake literature review and interviews to establish the status and update all the baselines for all outcome level indicators.
    Present findings to UN Women ESARO team in a validation meeting.
    Finalize the results framework with the established baseline data.

    Deliverables

    Presentation of baseline findings in a workshop.
    Revised ESARO results framework with all baselines updated.

    Work Schedule

    Deliverables

    Timelines

    Payment Percentage

    Presentation of baseline findings in a workshop.

    4 weeks after signing the contract

    50%

    Revised ESARO results framework with all baselines updated.

    2 weeks after the presentation workshop

    50%

    Competencies

    Core Values

    Respect for Diversity
    Integrity
    Professionalism

    Core Competencies

    Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
    Accountability
    Creative Problem Solving
    Effective Communication
    Inclusive Collaboration
    Stakeholder Engagement
    Leading by Example

    Functional Competencies

    Ability to monitor and collect research data to assess accuracy, validity, and integrity.
    Ability to observe, monitor, collect, and record data.
    Ability to assess the accuracy, validity, and integrity of the data.
    Coordination of work/Facilitation; ability to assist a group or individuals to accomplish specific goals.

    Education

    Required Skills and Experience

    Master’s degree in social sciences, development, monitoring and evaluation or equivalent.

    Experience

    At least ten years of experience in carrying out, leading, and coordinating evaluations and/or research.

    Language Requirements

    Fluency in spoken and written English is required

    Apply via :

    jobs.undp.org

  • Research and MEAL Specialist

    Research and MEAL Specialist

    Qualification and Experience

    Bachelor degree in Population studies, Public health, Social sciences and a master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, or other discipline relevant to the job.
    At least 5 years of experience working in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Accountability and Learning including a senior management position in an NGO setting, preferably with solid experience in more than one of the Save the Children priority sectors: education, child protection, child rights governance, child poverty, health and nutrition.
    Proven experience of undertaking evaluations/research or leading evaluation/research teams, with outstanding skills in qualitative and quantitative research and data analysis using relevant software such as STATA or SPSS and ATLAS.ti (to be assessed)
    Technical expertise in various data analysis software and proven experience using mobile technology for data collection with experience of electronic data collection using tablets or other devices
    Understanding and experience in child rights programming.
    Strong commitment to capacity building of county staff and partners with willingness to adopt participatory and consultative approaches.
    Experience working in arid and semi-arid land (ASAL) settings preferred.
    Strong writing skills, including experience in writing, capacity statements and position papers.
    Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, taking into account cultural and language difficulties.
    Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
    Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
    Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets.
    Experience solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in.
    Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner.
    Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies.
    Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required.  Swahili preferred.
    Commitment to Save the Children values, including willingness to abide by and enforce the Child Safeguarding policy.

    The Organisation
    Save the children international employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 
    We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

    No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
    All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
    Violence against children is no longer tolerated

    We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued

    Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations.  A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://kenya.savethechildren.net/careers.We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified talent

    Apply via :

    kenya.savethechildren.net

  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor

    USAID Health System Strengthening Grant – Kenya
    KANCO is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor to implement an anticipated USAID-funded Health Systems Strengthening project in Kenya. This will be a contract position pending award from USAID.
    Job Description/Requirements
    KANCO is seeking a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor to support the implementation of an anticipated USAID-funded Health Systems Strengthening Project in Kenya. The 5-year project will focus on providing support to strengthen health leadership, Governance and Health Systems for quality and equitable service delivery.  
    Summary of the Position
    The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Advisor will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes and impacts. They will lead the analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement, and overall data management, including health systems audit, monitoring and Learning.
    S/He will guide reporting processes amongst Technical Staff and consolidate program reports, and promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learned. S/He will support all the technical staff in MEL functions and will manage any other staff working in the project. Actual hiring is contingent upon successful activity award and USAID approval.
    Duties and Responsibilities

    Work with Chief of Party (COP), the technical team and the Cluster Coordinators to ensure that monitoring information is shared and fully utilized through knowledge sharing and strategic learning processes.
    Oversee the baseline-midline-end line and final evaluation process ensuring that the methodology, sampling, and collection tools meet the expected standards.
    Oversee the gender progress and community indicators processes.
    Regularly review data collection processes, perform data quality assessments and adjust as needed.
    Prepare, review or update the MEL section of the annual work plans as needed.
    Participate and provide input to program strategy, including necessary adjustments or refinements to the work plan.
    Conduct regular visits to project sites, as possible, to provide technical assistance and ensure proper monitoring of project activities.
    Provide direct coaching and reinforcing capacity of all staff under MEL section including documentation.

    Key Qualifications:

    A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as mathematics, statistics, informatics, biostatistics, information systems or a related field with knowledge/skills of Geographical Information Systems and information technology
    At least ten years of experience implementing monitoring and evaluating activities for complex programs in developing countries.
    Demonstrated experience in providing technical support, setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance as per the objectives of this activity (e.g., performance against each result area) and in the application of statistical methods and database management.
    Demonstrated experience developing performance indicators, assessing and tracking data quality, data management, and/or training in performance management topics.
    Demonstrated experience training/facilitating workshops with several types of stakeholders on M&E topics; proven ability to distill complex information down to useable and understandable information for stakeholders.
    Experience developing and implementing performance monitoring plans.
    Strong knowledge of USAID rules and regulations around M&E and familiarity with USAID’s approach to project management.
    Exceptional technical skills in data management, MEL, survey design, mapping and/or assessment required.
    Exceptional skills in Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office software and data analysis software, such as SPSS or Stata.
    Effective communication and interpersonal skills and ability.
    Must be professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English

    Nationals of Kenya and especially women are strongly encouraged to apply.
    KANCO is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). KANCO makes employment decisions and provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s or employee’s race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or any other basis.
     Key Requirements

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: hr@kanco.org using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    hr@kanco.org

  • Data and Research Analyst (Remote)

    Data and Research Analyst (Remote)

    Overview
    Nourishing Africa is seeking to employ a passionate Data and Research Analyst to join its team of young, dynamic professionals working to transform the agri-food industry in Africa. The Data and Research Analyst will be responsible for a new research project at Nourishing Africa. The Data and Research Analyst will develop and implement the research methodology, gather and analyze data using statistical methods, maintain and constantly improve the quality of data, and present the results of research in visually appealing formats.
    Job Description
    In this role, you will be required to fulfill the following primary responsibilities:

    Develop and implement the project research plan and methodology.
    Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems.
    Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports.
    Coordinate, develop, and initiate, and respond to information and data requests received from within the organization to allow for evidence-based and data-informed policy.
    Using statistical tools to interpret data sets, paying particular attention to trends and patterns that could be valuable for diagnostic and predictive analytics efforts.
    Develop policy and action suggestions based on research and analytics.
    Promote positive relationships with external partners and partners generated from the research project
    Create and submit a database of contacts of stakeholders engaged during the research work.
    Create appropriate documentation that allows stakeholders to understand the steps of the data analysis process and duplicate or replicate the analysis as necessary. 
    Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets.
    Create appropriate documentation to support effective requirements definition, including charts, graphs, and logic model diagrams as needed.
    Assess research requirements and utilizing improved tactics for appropriate statistical programming and analysis.
    Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports on data research to the Management
    Participate in staff and team meetings, training and staff development activities as scheduled 

    Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
    We are looking for candidates who are self-motivated, committed to excellence, with a passion for the agriculture sector. Below are key qualifications that we require:

    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in statistics, data analytics, research, economics, or in any other related area.
    Work experience as a data analyst or in a related field.
    Proven experience in research design and implementation.
    Experiences conducting multi-stakeholder research projects.
    Ability to be work independently and with cross-functional teams.
    Ability to work with stakeholders to conduct primary and secondary research.
    Demonstrated experience in handling and interpreting large data sets and relational databases.
    Familiarity with data modelling
    Experience with database tools such as SQL, Tableau, SAS, and/or Python
    Excellent data visualization skills.
    Top-notch structured report writing skills.
    Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
    Experience working with diverse populations
    Excellent planning and organization skills
    Excellent interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
    Excellent problem solving and attention to detail
    Proficient in MS office suite

    Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruiting@nourishingafrica.com using the position as subject of email.

    Apply via :

    recruiting@nourishingafrica.com

  • Officer, Information Systems and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) – ITN Campaign Efficiency

    Officer, Information Systems and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) – ITN Campaign Efficiency

    Job Purpose

    To work with the Senior Officer, Technical Advisor – ITN Campaign Efficiency in support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) project on insecticide-treated net (ITN) campaign efficiency.
    To develop all cloud-based systems for project oversight, monitoring and reporting, including linking financial expenditures with programmatic outputs and setting up visualization for reporting purposes.
    To support other members of the IFRC team with establishing effective project monitoring systems for achieving objectives and ensuring timely high-quality reporting.
    To support achievement of activities under the AMP-BMGF investment grant to ensure that data is available to meet operational guidance targets and support development of updated global recommendations.
    To ensure coordination with other IFRC departments working on similar initiatives (IT/M&E) and collaborate on identifying best practices, challenges and recommendations for improvements that can be applied to the BMGF project.
    To support the management of the AMP website, ensuring that information is available and easily accessible to partners regarding the work of the AMP Partnership globally, as well as specific to the BMGF and New Nets Projects, including ensuring visibility of guidance, policies and ITN campaign tracking information.

    Job Duties & Responsibilities 1
     
    Enable IFRC to be a global leading player in the Community Health sector

    Contribute to and support the work of IFRC at relevant international fora, in publications, conferences and meetings and ensure that key issues and challenges are well presented towards positioning of RCRC as a global leader for reaching the most marginalized and at-risk populations with malaria interventions.
    Contribute to and support malaria activities towards the achievement of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the WHO Global Technical Strategy Targets (including High Burden to High Impact) and other relevant global malaria targets.
    Work closely, with other members of the Community Health Team and with other teams within the Secretariat, to ensure appropriate visibility, resource mobilization and public awareness of the work of IFRC/RCRC
    Support assurance of compliance and accountability on the BMGF grant
    Support implementation and reporting on the BMGF grant

    Support National Societies in order to improve performance in Community Health
     

    Provide support both remotely and through in-country missions as requested from National Societies, including for activities around project design, data collection and management, IT system options, monitoring and evaluation and reporting
    Support National Societies to develop IT plans and establish new systems for more efficient data collection and management, as well as visualization of project inputs and outcomes
    Support coordination, roll out, monitoring and evaluation of BMGF project activities, participate in final project review meetings and ensure that the project is implemented according to the approved proposal, budget, and timeline
    Contribute to the health themes covered by the Community Health Team including malaria, active outreach (HIV, TB, harm reduction, migrants), immunization and others as applicable, including support to the Team Leader of the Community Health Team to achieve collective objectives

    Information systems and M&E for the BMGF project
     

    Support establishment of the M&E framework for the project in collaboration with BMGF and other project partners
    Work closely with the Senior Officer, Technical Manager – ITN Campaign Efficiency for the BMGF project to develop and launch a project tracker to allow for timely reporting and ensure that the tracker is housed in an online platform easily accessible to all project stakeholders and partners
    Support the Senior Officer, Technical Manager – ITN Campaign Efficiency to monitor progress of activities conducted under the investment grant per project tracker
    Create a project reporting platform to update IFRC/National Societies on all activities supported under the BMGF investment and determine any needs for training and support to IFRC staff on its use
    Support the Senior Officer, Technical Manager – ITN Campaign Efficiency with preparation of monthly progress reports through provision of data and analytics related to the overall project for IFRC, the AMP Core Group and BMGF
    Support preparation of annual reports for the BMGF project in terms of analytics, visualization and presentation of results achieved
    Liaise with IFRC regional and country offices where activities are taking place to in-brief and out-brief on any in-country missions and, otherwise, to provide updates on work being undertaken by IFRC as part of the grant
    Conduct periodic field visits to assess the effectiveness of IT/M&E systems adopted for ITN distribution and how these can further be reinforced
    Provide technical advice on IT/M&E initiatives supported under the BMGF investment to NMCPs, National Societies and partners

    Job Duties & Responsibilities 2
     

    Support organization and implementation of TA provider training sessions, annual project review meetings and other workshops and meetings, particularly virtual meeting management
    Support management of the AMP website and develop a plan for regular updates, interest stories, announcements of new guidance, improved visibility of core guidance, etc.
    Support refining, populating and updating of the ITN campaign tracker
    Develop a plan for IFRC-AMP staff capacity-building on IT and for any computer-based support that may be required and organize and undertake training with collaborating partners on IT as required
    Develop a mock-up of a BMGF project section for the AMP website and a plan for regular updates on progress against targets for the different workstreams
    Undertake other duties as instructed by the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead to support team, project and departmental objectives

    Support to BMGF project workstreams
     
    The Information Systems and M&E Officer will work directly with the Technical Manager for the BMGF project and the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead to support achievement of high-quality deliverables across seven workstreams:
     

    ITN quantification
    Household registration and quality control for improving efficiency
    Determining cost-effective means for post-distribution assessments of coverage and use
    Analysis of options to guide investment in digital tools used for ITN delivery
    Development and validation of revised global operational recommendations for multi-product ITN campaigns based on expanded country experience
    Develop operational guidance for countries for sustained ITN access and use based on WHO or other microstratification data
    AMP COVID-19/Malaria Activities

    Specific tasks related to support for achievement of deliverables across workstreams may include:

    Support the compilation of tools, materials and data from technical assistance providers and NMCPs and ensure that all examples are housed in a central location and available to all project partners
    Support data cleaning as needed
    Support the review of Global Fund applications submitted for funding from 2021-2023 and summarize the number that plan for paper versus digital data collection for mass campaigns
    Build the database of countries transitioning to electronic systems for data collection and track how systems are implemented / changes made to inform operational guidance development; link tracking of digital tools to the overall ITN campaign tracker
    Establish an online repository of different tools and outputs of the project that can be accessed by NMCP and partners
    Support the collection of partner information inputs for digitalization, including from Red Rose, DHSE and other sources of digitalization expertise applicable to ITN campaigns
    Provide expert guidance on the advantages and challenges of digital tools for ITN campaigns
    Support identification of IT solutions for social and behaviour change (SBC) for increasing ITN use, including advantages/disadvantages and cost implications of different options
    Support development of algorithms, operational considerations or recommendations and case studies for the different workstreams, including how to best present the information

    Duties and Responsibilities continue in the Comments section
    Education
    Required

    University degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, monitoring and evaluation, data systems, information and communication technology or related field

    Preferred
     

    Advanced certificate in IT, M&E, statistics or other relevant subject

    Experience
     
    Required
     

    At least three years’ work on projects or programs using digital data collection or supporting transition of systems
    Experience with creating platforms and working solutions for virtual teams
    Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages, including development of high-quality reporting using data and analytics
    Experience with website development and maintenance

    Preferred
     

    Experience with computer networking and hardware and/or software development
    Experience with use of digital tools for campaign delivery of health or other interventions (e.g. measles, food, etc.)
    Experience working with IFRC or Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies

    Knowledge, Skills and Language
     
    Required
     

    Demonstrated planning, organizational and research skills and ability to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities
    Knowledge of different data visualization tools available, advantages and disadvantages and ability to put them into action
    Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    Logical and analytical thinking
    Problem-solving skills
    Ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
    Ability to work independently, as well as in teams, to achieve project objectives
    Fluently spoken and written English

    Preferred
     

    Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)

    Comments
    Continuation of Duties and Responsibilities
    Contribute to delivering quality operations

    Under the direction of the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead, ensure that tools, guidelines and projects in the team are based on evidence, applicable international standards and follow a resilience-based health approach
    Support development and implementation of global strategies and tools for malaria prevention with ITNs, in particular digital solutions

    Contribute to an effective, high quality IFRC team:

    Be accountable to the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead by providing progress reports on results against objectives and risk analysis
    Be flexible in your work definition according to needs and targets and improve team efficiencies and effectiveness within available resources
    Be a proactive team member fostering a customer service-oriented culture that values proactivity, continuous improvement, innovation, high performance and cost effectiveness

    Apply via :

    emea3.recruitmentplatform.com

  • Officer, Information Systems and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) – ITN Campaign Efficiency

    Officer, Information Systems and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) – ITN Campaign Efficiency

    Job Purpose

    To work with the Senior Officer, Technical Advisor – ITN Campaign Efficiency in support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) project on insecticide-treated net (ITN) campaign efficiency.
    To develop all cloud-based systems for project oversight, monitoring and reporting, including linking financial expenditures with programmatic outputs and setting up visualization for reporting purposes.
    To support other members of the IFRC team with establishing effective project monitoring systems for achieving objectives and ensuring timely high-quality reporting.
    To support achievement of activities under the AMP-BMGF investment grant to ensure that data is available to meet operational guidance targets and support development of updated global recommendations.
    To ensure coordination with other IFRC departments working on similar initiatives (IT/M&E) and collaborate on identifying best practices, challenges and recommendations for improvements that can be applied to the BMGF project.
    To support the management of the AMP website, ensuring that information is available and easily accessible to partners regarding the work of the AMP Partnership globally, as well as specific to the BMGF and New Nets Projects, including ensuring visibility of guidance, policies and ITN campaign tracking information.

    Job Duties & Responsibilities 1
     

    Enable IFRC to be a global leading player in the Community Health sector

    Contribute to and support the work of IFRC at relevant international fora, in publications, conferences and meetings and ensure that key issues and challenges are well presented towards positioning of RCRC as a global leader for reaching the most marginalized and at-risk populations with malaria interventions.
    Contribute to and support malaria activities towards the achievement of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the WHO Global Technical Strategy Targets (including High Burden to High Impact) and other relevant global malaria targets.
    Work closely, with other members of the Community Health Team and with other teams within the Secretariat, to ensure appropriate visibility, resource mobilization and public awareness of the work of IFRC/RCRC
    Support assurance of compliance and accountability on the BMGF grant
    Support implementation and reporting on the BMGF grant

    Support National Societies in order to improve performance in Community Health
     

    Provide support both remotely and through in-country missions as requested from National Societies, including for activities around project design, data collection and management, IT system options, monitoring and evaluation and reporting
    Support National Societies to develop IT plans and establish new systems for more efficient data collection and management, as well as visualization of project inputs and outcomes
    Support coordination, roll out, monitoring and evaluation of BMGF project activities, participate in final project review meetings and ensure that the project is implemented according to the approved proposal, budget, and timeline
    Contribute to the health themes covered by the Community Health Team including malaria, active outreach (HIV, TB, harm reduction, migrants), immunization and others as applicable, including support to the Team Leader of the Community Health Team to achieve collective objectives

    Information systems and M&E for the BMGF project
     

    Support establishment of the M&E framework for the project in collaboration with BMGF and other project partners
    Work closely with the Senior Officer, Technical Manager – ITN Campaign Efficiency for the BMGF project to develop and launch a project tracker to allow for timely reporting and ensure that the tracker is housed in an online platform easily accessible to all project stakeholders and partners
    Support the Senior Officer, Technical Manager – ITN Campaign Efficiency to monitor progress of activities conducted under the investment grant per project tracker
    Create a project reporting platform to update IFRC/National Societies on all activities supported under the BMGF investment and determine any needs for training and support to IFRC staff on its use
    Support the Senior Officer, Technical Manager – ITN Campaign Efficiency with preparation of monthly progress reports through provision of data and analytics related to the overall project for IFRC, the AMP Core Group and BMGF
    Support preparation of annual reports for the BMGF project in terms of analytics, visualization and presentation of results achieved
    Liaise with IFRC regional and country offices where activities are taking place to in-brief and out-brief on any in-country missions and, otherwise, to provide updates on work being undertaken by IFRC as part of the grant
    Conduct periodic field visits to assess the effectiveness of IT/M&E systems adopted for ITN distribution and how these can further be reinforced
    Provide technical advice on IT/M&E initiatives supported under the BMGF investment to NMCPs, National Societies and partners

    Job Duties & Responsibilities 2
     

    Support organization and implementation of TA provider training sessions, annual project review meetings and other workshops and meetings, particularly virtual meeting management
    Support management of the AMP website and develop a plan for regular updates, interest stories, announcements of new guidance, improved visibility of core guidance, etc.
    Support refining, populating and updating of the ITN campaign tracker
    Develop a plan for IFRC-AMP staff capacity-building on IT and for any computer-based support that may be required and organize and undertake training with collaborating partners on IT as required
    Develop a mock-up of a BMGF project section for the AMP website and a plan for regular updates on progress against targets for the different workstreams
    Undertake other duties as instructed by the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead to support team, project and departmental objectives

    Support to BMGF project workstreams
     

    The Information Systems and M&E Officer will work directly with the Technical Manager for the BMGF project and the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead to support achievement of high-quality deliverables across seven workstreams:
     

    ITN quantification
    Household registration and quality control for improving efficiency
    Determining cost-effective means for post-distribution assessments of coverage and use
    Analysis of options to guide investment in digital tools used for ITN delivery
    Development and validation of revised global operational recommendations for multi-product ITN campaigns based on expanded country experience
    Develop operational guidance for countries for sustained ITN access and use based on WHO or other microstratification data
    AMP COVID-19/Malaria Activities

    Specific tasks related to support for achievement of deliverables across workstreams may include:

    Support the compilation of tools, materials and data from technical assistance providers and NMCPs and ensure that all examples are housed in a central location and available to all project partners
    Support data cleaning as needed
    Support the review of Global Fund applications submitted for funding from 2021-2023 and summarize the number that plan for paper versus digital data collection for mass campaigns
    Build the database of countries transitioning to electronic systems for data collection and track how systems are implemented / changes made to inform operational guidance development; link tracking of digital tools to the overall ITN campaign tracker
    Establish an online repository of different tools and outputs of the project that can be accessed by NMCP and partners
    Support the collection of partner information inputs for digitalization, including from Red Rose, DHSE and other sources of digitalization expertise applicable to ITN campaigns
    Provide expert guidance on the advantages and challenges of digital tools for ITN campaigns
    Support identification of IT solutions for social and behaviour change (SBC) for increasing ITN use, including advantages/disadvantages and cost implications of different options
    Support development of algorithms, operational considerations or recommendations and case studies for the different workstreams, including how to best present the information

    Duties and Responsibilities continue in the Comments section

    Education

    Required

    University degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, monitoring and evaluation, data systems, information and communication technology or related field

    Preferred
     

    Advanced certificate in IT, M&E, statistics or other relevant subject

    Experience
     

    Required
     

    At least three years’ work on projects or programs using digital data collection or supporting transition of systems
    Experience with creating platforms and working solutions for virtual teams
    Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages, including development of high-quality reporting using data and analytics
    Experience with website development and maintenance

    Preferred
     

    Experience with computer networking and hardware and/or software development
    Experience with use of digital tools for campaign delivery of health or other interventions (e.g. measles, food, etc.)
    Experience working with IFRC or Red Cross Red Crescent National Societies

    Knowledge, Skills and Language
     

    Required
     

    Demonstrated planning, organizational and research skills and ability to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities
    Knowledge of different data visualization tools available, advantages and disadvantages and ability to put them into action
    Strong verbal and written communication skills.
    Logical and analytical thinking
    Problem-solving skills
    Ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
    Ability to work independently, as well as in teams, to achieve project objectives
    Fluently spoken and written English

    Preferred
     

    Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)

    Comments

    Continuation of Duties and Responsibilities

    Contribute to delivering quality operations

    Under the direction of the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead, ensure that tools, guidelines and projects in the team are based on evidence, applicable international standards and follow a resilience-based health approach
    Support development and implementation of global strategies and tools for malaria prevention with ITNs, in particular digital solutions

    Contribute to an effective, high quality IFRC team:

    Be accountable to the AMP Operations Manager, Senior Technical Lead by providing progress reports on results against objectives and risk analysis
    Be flexible in your work definition according to needs and targets and improve team efficiencies and effectiveness within available resources
    Be a proactive team member fostering a customer service-oriented culture that values proactivity, continuous improvement, innovation, high performance and cost effectiveness

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  • Monitoring & Evaluation Manager Procurement Manager

    Monitoring & Evaluation Manager Procurement Manager

    Key Functions of the Job
    The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will take lead in the development, review and implementation of SOS CV Kenya’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Framework and Policy.
    S/he will work closely with the programme teams and the implementation partners in the various programs to set, track and report against appropriate targets, indicators and other expected results at the various levels (input, output, outcome & impact).
    S/he will facilitate Results Based Management of all SOS CV KE programs to demonstrate effectiveness of SOS CV KE Programs and for drawing lessons that contribute regular adjustments to program designs and interventions approaches.
    Responsibilities

    Develop and review of the organization’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning plans, tools and policies.
    Conduct capacity building activities for SOS CV KE staff and implementation partners on Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning.
    Regularly review and improve the M & E system by seeking stakeholder inputs and through consultations with practitioners in other organizations.
    Support programme teams to undertake baseline, mid-term, end of programme surveys and Child Rights Situation Analysis (CRSAs) to inform the organization’s programming.
    Support the development of an online M & E database and ensure integration with existing national databases to improve on reporting and compliance with existing government Information Management Systems.
    Synthesize and analyze data for summary and thematic reports on M & E findings.
    Develop, refine and manage the process of regular reporting on findings and coordinator with appropriate departments for the dissemination of information.
    Develop and implement a policy, system and appropriate tools to promote organizational learning and documentation.
    Keep abreast of the latest developments in M & E and network with other organizations for best practices and technical assistance.
    Track and ensure quality of all donor and grantee reports (ensuring donor reports precisely respond to the reporting indicators and requirements.

    Qualifications

    Degree in Social Preferable. Post Graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
    Minimum eight (8) years relevant professional in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in an NGO set up.
    Strong analytical and quantitative database management skills, budgeting and reporting.
    Advanced knowledge and experience of standard monitoring and evaluation procedures and tools.
    Must have no criminal record and a demonstrated understanding of Children’s issues and rights.
    Commitment to professional development.
    Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people from diverse cultural, religious ethnic and gender affiliations.
    Experience in providing general support in a large team, and an experienced team player.
    Energetic, willing and ‘can-do’ attitude.
    Excellent quality, attention to detail and organizational skills.
    Commitment to process of continuous improvement.

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  • Monitoring , Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) officer – Humanitarian

    Monitoring , Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) officer – Humanitarian

    Role Purpose:
    The MEAL officer will be expected to support the quick implementation and delivery of the drought humanitarian response in North Eastern Kenya; this includes the Humanitarian MEAL system design and implementation, evaluations, MEAL budgeting, as well as support proposal writing and log frame development.
    Key Areas of Accountability

    Programme Support
    Support in coordination of needs assessments together with the field offices and other external sector agencies (whenever necessary), ensuring assessment findings are documented and include an analysis of children’s needs. Lead development of SC programme baseline surveys where required.
    Working with the Business Development Manager and technical specialists, support in the development of sector log frames, plans, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks and plans. Contribute to development of programme plan/strategy and master budget.
    Support the Head of MEAL/MEAL coordinator in development of M&E systems specifically manage the output trackers and their roll out to field staff and ensure that all humanitarian projects have indicator performance tables that are updated.
    Manage and update the output tracker on a regular basis (monthly) and provide data to humanitarian team leader for input into the situation reports.
    Conduct a monthly analysis of the Output tracker data to inform programs.
    With support from senior technical colleagues, support fundraising, including contributing to proposal writing and review to ensure MEAL activities and costs are adequately covered.
    Support planning, implementation and follow-up of evaluations, for instance writing TORs, preparing literature review packs, planning evaluator itineraries, planning staff workshops, report review. Participate in evaluations where required.
    Manage information generated through MEAL activities, such as complaints databases, action tracker.
    Conduct data analysis, present, and disseminate information to inform programme management. Seek solutions for more complex data management requirements by working with IT colleagues.
    With support from the Head of MEAL/MEAL coordinator and/or other senior programme staff, identify MEAL supply needs and coordinate with the logistics team to ensure materials arrive in good time.
    Support and guide field teams to implement accountability mechanisms at field level, e.g. complaints and feedback response mechanisms –assessment, design, implementation, and review. Implement activities to raise awareness of prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and handling of serious complaints in line with child safeguarding policy.
    Support technical sector specialists to ensure that projects are carried out with participation from all drought- affected communities (including children), that information is shared with affected communities (through traditional and high-tech solutions) and that they solicit and respond to community feedback.
    To ensure that the minimum standards of humanitarian relief are maintained in accordance with the Sphere Charter and Red Cross Code of Conduct.
    Capacity Building:
    Conduct training and awareness raising activities for operations and programme technical staff at country-office level regarding MEAL priorities and quality standards.
    Representation & Advocacy & Organisational Learning:
    Ensure that Save the Children’s work is coordinated with efforts of other agencies and government, and support Interagency Coordination forums, advocating for the specific needs of children. This may involve supporting coordination-working groups. Participate in Interagency coordinated joint MEAL activities (for instance, inter-agency RTEs).
    With support from the Head of MEAL/MEAL coordinator and/or other senior programme staff, assist in advocacy activities that target decision-makers in country.
    Support senior technical specialist with learning activities. For instance, support planning of After Action Review workshops, prepare lessons learnt reports and conducting accountability mechanism pilots.
    Contribute to communications and media work as required.

    General:
    Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.
    Work Location: Nairobi
    Nationality: Kenya Nationals only
    QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
    Essential

    At least 2 years of experience working in humanitarian programmes
    Education to BSc/BA level in a relevant subject or equivalent field.
    Significant experience of undertaking a MEAL related role in humanitarian porgrams
    Experience of, and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability
    Demonstrated strong monitoring and evaluation skills, including planning/participating in evaluations
    Experience of training and capacity building
    Some experience of representation and ability to represent SC effectively in external forums.
    Knowledge of institutional donors and experience of developing proposals
    Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
    Excellent communication and influencing skills
    A high level of written and spoken English
    Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support

    Desirable

    Language skills in English and Kiswahili
    Specific experience of managing OFDA, ECHO and other major projects

    Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
    We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy.
    Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
    Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

    Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant

    Job Details
    M&E Assistant reports to the M&E Officer.
    Job description
    The purpose of the position is to assist in the information management of NRC’s program in Kakuma by processing data generated by assessments and project progress monitoring; keeping the M&E system updated with information obtained from program staff; and production of overall Area M&E reports.
    Key Responsibilities

    Work closely with Education, Food Security, ICLA and Shelter field teams to assist with collecting, collating, presenting and otherwise managing information for M&E related reports
    Conduct and support regular surveys for monitoring and evaluation activities
    Assist in the preparation of project evaluation and/or review reports and draft the regular projects’ M&E report
    Assist in the establishment and day to day management of a database and monitoring system
    Assist with documentation of the projects, including project inputs and outputs (e.g. assessments, compiling beneficiary lists, recording construction progress, education activity attendance, etc.)
    Assist in data analysis for compilation of quarterly, annual and ad hoc program data and reports
    Maintain and update the Area M&E database, ensuring correct and swift data entry and processing
    Assist in making data entry forms and reports as required
    Support collection and maintenance of geographic baseline and thematic data
    Research and retrieve data from internal and external sources; and prepare the required of statistical charts, tables and reports
    Assist with the production of maps and other geographic information products
    Act as Complaints Response and Feedback Mechanism focal points in Kakuma
    Liaise with United Nations agencies and other humanitarian partners to ensure that the information needed to support humanitarian operations is generated and made easily available.

    Qualifications

    University degree, preferably in social sciences, international relations and/or development or other relevant discipline.
    At least 3 years’ relevant working experience in field of humanitarian/development M&E implementation
    Exposure to a wide range of information management systems related to humanitarian/development and/or operational (eg construction) activities.

    Education field
    Social science
    Education level
    College / University, Bachelor’s degree
    Personal qualities

    Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
    Strong analysis skills (qualitative and qualitative)
    Excellent one to one and group communication /information presentation skills
    Experience in training and capacity building in M&E mechanisms at various project levels
    Ability to manage conflicting priorities
    Experience working with statistical computer software packages
    Goal oriented with ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.

    Duty station: Kakuma
    Contract period is up to December 2019 with possibility of extension.
    Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions, The candidate will observe NRC’s code of conduct and working hours for the NRC Office in Kakuma.
    Qualified Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.