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Job Field: Sector in Data, Business Analysis and AI  , NGO/Non-Profit

  • Study Co-ordinator

    Study Co-ordinator

    Objective of the Position:
    Assist in overall coordination of feasibility-acceptability study on active screening for SGBV.
    Tasks & Responsibilities:

    Assist in overall coordination of feasibility-acceptability study on active screening for SGBV.
    Help develop and pilot test study forms
    Ensure adherence to protocol, including the proper conduct of informed consent procedures, guarding privacy of patients/participants and confidentiality of study records
    Ensure smooth circuit for participants; anticipate and resolve problems; communicate problems to PI/Qualitative Researcher

    Qualifications & Requirements:
    Education
    A Degree and specialization in Social Sciences
    Experience

    Prior work experience (two years) in the field of research and studies.
    Good understanding of the social context around SGBV.
    Good understanding of the ethical principles in research.
    Respect for confidentiality and anonymity
    Desirable previous experience in MSF or other NGO in developing countries.

    Competencies

    Ability to communicate and work as at team.
    Sense of organisation, autonomy and initiative.
    Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
    Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
    Fluent in English and Swahili, written and spoken
    Proficient in Windows and MS Office Suite.
    Should have the necessary statutory documents (ID/NSSF/NHIF and PIN)

  • Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Job Description
    OSA-Ishiara parish in partnership with Trócaire is implementing a community resilience and climate change adaptation with funding from Department for International Development (DFID) and a water for food security project (funded by Misean Carthat mainly aims at improving the food and economic security through provision of water for small holder irrigation and community capacity building on climate sensitive agriculture to community members
    Order of Saint Augustine(OSIshiara parish development office wishes to advertise for the posts of Monitoring and evaluation officer.
    Background: OSA-Ishiara parish Project office is a church based organization in Catholic Diocese of Embu working with the vulnerable community of Mbeere north sub county and particularly Evurore ward covering mainly the four locations namely:- Ishiara, Ndurumori, Kamarandi and Iriatune.
    Job purpose: The incumbent will be responsible for data collection, analysis, and tracking project performance as well reporting for several projects. He/she will also ensure quality implementation throughout the project cycle.
    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Planning and Design

    Design the monitoring and evaluation tools and systems

    Design and development of logical frameworks

    Participate in project planning process including:
    Develop data storage and protection systems.
    Develop risk matrices
    Risk management and ensuring value for money
    Programme quality management,

    Data Management

    Oversee monitoring and evaluation
    Facilitate data collection exercises, Guide other programme staff on data capture and management.
    Monitor the Performance Management Plans (PMP) for the project and provide key information to management for planning/decision making
    Participate in the design, data collection and analysis of surveys and routine data
    Conduct data analysis exercises
    Facilitate utilization of data for decision making and documentation of best practices/lessons learnt.
    Act as custodian pf programme data

    Evaluation, and Reporting

    Participate in the development of the evaluation design, tools, protocols and procedures for the project.
    Generate reports in compliance with the organizations and donor procedures and agreements.
    In accordance with donor requirements, create or maintain procedures for capturing and publishing monthly, quarterly and annual project technical reports.
    Review and provide feedback to reports by affiliates
    Identify opportunities for operations research during implementation
    Prepare M&E reports and timely submission to the Programme coordinator and Manager
    Ensure data quality through conducting quarterly DQA/RDQA and reporting

    Resource Mobilization

    Take part in resource mobilization through participation in proposal development with other program staff.
    Design, implement and evaluate projects with an aspect of resource mobilization
    Develop M&E systems during proposal development

    Staff capacity development

    Facilitate M&E trainings for other programme staff
    Support staff in developing M&E tools
    Support other staff in development of programme reports

    ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

    Bachelor’s degree in statistical sciences or related course with strong experience on M&E is desired.
    Training in; Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resource Management, Nutrition or related
    M&E Training from a recognized institution is mandatory.
    Professional training in Project Management will be an added advantage.

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    At least 4 years’ relevant experience in specific M&E related work experience in the humanitarian/ livelihood/health sector (HIV/AIDS or SRH), economic empowerment, education and leadership and governance.
    Ability to analyze and utilize program development data in designing project.
    Experience in working with multiple donors.
    Competence in qualitative and quantitative study design and implementation as demonstrated in the samples of previous work.
    Experience in developing and coordinating data collection, processing and analysis systems.

    KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

    Familiarity with principals and contemporary approaches to M&E using both quantitative and qualitative methods
    Excellent command of computers and statistical software, especially experience with MS word, Access, Excel, SPSS or STATA is added advantage.
    Able to priorities work, multi task and meet deadlines.
    Strong IT, analytical skills and attention.

  • Research Consultant

    Research Consultant

    Research objective
    The objective of the assignment is to determine the extent to which Youth with Disabilities (YwD) are excluded from social, economic and political structures and processes in Nairobi County. The findings will provide evidence to enhance inclusion and participation of YwD in society.
    Expected Roles of the Research Consultant

    Undertake a comprehensive desk review related to the research topic.
    Provide guidance in the mapping out of research respondents
    Lead the preparation of the research tools with support from the project team.
    Undertake a comprehensive data collection from the respondents using Participatory Action Research (PAR) methods
    Train the research assistants on the entire research process
    Provide analysis of key findings in line with data collected
    Prepare and present a comprehensive report, presenting the main findings and suggesting appropriate recommendations for further consideration.
    Prepare the research report for peer reviewing and publishing

    Expected deliverables
    The research will have the following deliverables:

    A preliminary report covering literature review, outlining study objective and detailed research methodology and tools which will then approved by the project team
    Hard and soft copies of all source materials used to inform the report as well as other materials relevant to the research.
    A draft research report for review
    Prepare presentations and disseminate research findings to relevant stakeholders
    A comprehensive research report (hard and soft copies) with the format agreed between the researcher and the project team

    Requirements
    The research consultant/team should fulfill the following criteria:

    A Master’s Degree in any social sciences or any other related field
    A minimum of 5 years’ experience in conducting social research (evidence required) with demonstrated evidence of research publication
    Demonstrated experience in carrying out Participatory Action Research (please provide an example of related work done previously)
    Experience and expertise working with persons with disabilities will be an added advantage
    Proficiency in written and spoken English and Swahili languages
    Good listening and communication skills, respect for diversity and willingness to travel different parts of Nairobi including slum areas

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  • Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Details:
    The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA Kenya) seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The M&E Officer will work with the programme team and IEA partners in developing systematic and efficient project performance monitoring systems for a period of one year.
    Terms of Reference
    Roles and Responsibilities

    Support and contribute to the development and implementation of M&E systems and various M&E tools.
    Participate in programme design and proposal development, including theory of change and log frame design and budgeting for M&E.
    Support programme staff in planning and executing M&E, including data collection methodology, tools and data management and analysis
    Coordinate relations with IEA’s development partners regarding their M&E systems and their implementation
    Respond to requests for information on various projects and project performance
    Participate in field monitoring visits to ensure quality of data collected and verify accuracy of reported data
    Contribute to IEA’s organisational learning
    Perform any other relevant tasks assigned

    Competencies and Skills

    University degree preferably in social sciences or other relevant discipline
    At least three (3) years’ relevant work experience in performance monitoring and implementation of M&E systems
    Ability to collect, analyse, verify data and draw evidence-based conclusions
    Experience in design of baseline surveys and program evaluations
    Advanced use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
    Advanced knowledge and experience of standard M&E procedures and tools
    Experience in use of large datasets for data analysis and reporting

  • Research Assistants

    Research Assistants

    REPORTS TO : STUDY COORDINATOR
    The responsibilities for this position include:

    Screen and recruit potential study participants
    Perform consenting procedures for all study participants
    Conduct interviews for the study participants using the study data collection tools
    Conduct any clinical assessments as required by the study protocol and tools
    Ensure study data collection tools are completed with utmost accuracy and transmitted to the Study Coordinator for safe storage
    Track all participants enrolled in the study and conduct phone and community tracing for those who miss appointments
    Refer study participants to facility clinical teams and Study Coordinator as appropriate
    Perform other duties as assigned by the Study Coordinator

    Required Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

    At least diploma-level qualification in a health related field
    Research experience
    Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
    Basics skills in computer software packages
    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
    Experience in conducting qualitative research is an added advantage

  • Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Director of Business Development

    Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Director of Business Development

    Job Purpose
    As a key member of the programme section, the Director of MEL will provide leadership and oversight of the Amref corporate MEL framework for all programmes and offices in line with Amref’s strategy and best practices.
    Key Responsibilities

    Technical leadership and management:

    Provide oversight and coordination of the MEL function across Amref Health Africa
    Nurture a culture of learning and evidence-based project and programme design and management
    Facilitate and promote the establishment of a vibrant Community of Practice in MEL
    Line-manage and coach the MEL team at Amref HQ
    In collaboration with Heads of Programmes and/or Country Director s, matrix manage and coach MEL Managers at country level

    MEL strategy:

    Lead the continuous updating and further development of the MEL framework in relation to the Amref Health Africa Corporate Strategy 2018-2022

    MEL implementation:

    Coordinate the roll-out and implementation of the MEL framework across the organisation.
    Coordinate the application of corporate performance indicators.
    Lead the continuous development of the corporate indicator bank
    Lead the continuous development of the corporate MEL toolkit
    Provide oversight over the development and maintenance of the corporate MEL portal on the intranet
    Provide and present timely, quality reports to the CPO and ExCom on programme and project performance and on programme results generated across the organisation
    In collaboration with Heads of Programmes and Programme Managers/Directors at country level, test programme models and use the evidence generated to develop capacity statements/track records
    Coordinate quality assurance of MEL data quality across the organisation and coordinate remedial support where needed
    Manage (and where necessary commission) corporate level MEL initiatives as and when required (e.g. thematic evaluations, impact studies, strategic reviews, operations research, etc)
    Support grant proposal development by the Business Development and Fundraising teams to ensure that grant proposals have strong MEL frameworks that are able to capture the results generated by grant-funded programmes and projects

    Capacity development:

    Coordinate the support to Country & Field Offices, ICD, Regional Programmes and E/NA Offices to strengthen their MEL function and ensure compliance with the requirements as articulated in the MEL framework
    Provide overall coordination of the MEL helpdesk

    Systems:

    Coordinate and consolidate the provision of input into the continuous development and roll-out of AIMS from a programme and management perspective, to ensure AIMS continues to be aligned with the MEL framework and meets the business requirements of different business functions across the organisation

    External relations:

    Ensure Amref Health Africa is represented in relevant external MEL networks.
    Monitor current developments in the sector to ensure that Amref’s MEL framework reflects good practice.

    Budget responsibility:

    Develop and manage the overall budget of the corporate MEL team

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  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer (Grants Proposals) Business Development Director Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

    Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officer (Grants Proposals) Business Development Director Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

    Reference: Amref/MEL/2018-01
    Reporting to: Director, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
    Department: Global MEL Department, Chief Programmes Officer’s office
    Physical location: Amref Health Africa, Headquarters
    The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Unit is part of the programme section and provides oversight, systems, support and advice to the organisation on all MEL matters in line with the organisation’s vision, mission and strategic priorities and in a manner consistent with its values.
    Job Purpose: As a member of the Global MEL team, the MEL Officer, Grants Proposals will ensure that monitoring, evaluation and learning is properly addressed during proposal design in line with Amref’s strategy and best practices.
    Key Responsibilities
    Proposal development:

    Lead the development of the MEL section of grant proposals
    Provide guidance on development of indicators for proposals.
    Support the harmonization of indicators used by Amref and donors.
    Develop a MEL checklist for proposal development and facilitate the systematic application during the development of grant proposals.
    Lead the development of Results Frameworks and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting Plans for grant proposals.
    Review proposals to ensure that all aspects of MEL issues are adequately addressed.

    Technical support:

    Advise and support Country Offices in the use of AIMS (Amref Information Management System) for grant monitoring and reporting.
    Together with the global MEL team Provide assistance to MEL and programme staff in developing indicators, result frameworks (including logical frameworks and Theory of Change), evaluation designs and data analysis.

    Organisational capability:

    Avail analytical data on Amref Health Africa’s projects for capability statements.
    Participate in finalizing past-performance references.

    Budget responsibility:

    Lead the development of the MEL component in the budget of grant proposals.
    Participate in the development of the MEL and BD budget at HQ.

    Capacity development:

    Build the capacity of BD staff on MEL considerations for proposals.
    Exchange with MEL staff the latest developments in business development.

    Skills and Competencies
    Essential:

    Excellent skills in the formulation of indicators, targets, Results Frameworks and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting Plans.
    Good insight in budget requirements and costing for MEL.
    Ability to train on-the-job fellow colleagues on MEL for proposals.
    Strong analytical skills.
    Good team player with excellent communication skills.
    Pragmatic in approach.
    Strong writing skills.
    Experience in analysing data using a range of statistical software packages like SPSS and EPI Info.
    Excellent skills in all relevant Microsoft Office packages.
    Fluent in English (spoken and written).

    Desirable:

    Proficiency in French.

    Academic Requirements:

    Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, geography, monitoring & evaluation or similar.
    Master’s degree is an added advantage.

    Work Experience:

    A minimum of 5 years of experience in MEL in development settings.
    A minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in the development of results frameworks and Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Reporting Plans.
    Strong experience in MEL requirements of various donors.
    Experience in operations research.

    Desirable:

    A minimum of 3 years of experience in working with an INGO.

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  • Data Clerk

    Data Clerk

    Location: Korogocho, Nairobi County
    Starting Date: 1st November 2018
    Contract Duration: Initially 2 months – can be extended, subject to the availability of funding
    General description of the position:

    The Data Clerk works under the supervision of the Child Protection Project Manager.
    He/she is in charge of elaborating, development, follow-up and improvement of data collection tools and the database in support of child protection activities
    He/she supports all the baseline and evaluation exercises with data record’s tools and develops proper data analysis reports.
    He/she updates on weekly basis the case management database and indicator follow-up document based on trainings and activities conducted.
    He/she trains and supports the CP team and community workers in filling the required forms and coordinates data updates, review and reports with them.
    He/she will direct his or her activities and engagements without preoccupation of political, racial or religious affiliation and Commits to observe discretion on the information related to the organisation functioning and beneficiary related issues.

    Responsibility: To coordinate the development, follow-up and improvement of the data collection tools and database system in the support of project activities.
    Aim: To provide forms to sectional supervisors and ensure all data is entered in database system and also trains Tdh staff and community workers on correct use of the database tools.
    Duties:
    Data Management

    Review case management and information managements tools that are used to support documentation of children`s with protection concerns under the improved data base.
    Data entry in to the database after data cleaning.
    Provides all the data as confidential as required by Tdh policies and respect all the beneficiaries’ information and privacy in accordance with the standard operating system.
    Consolidates data analysis forms before entering into the system.
    Supports the CP team with the provision of case managements and information management’s tools and provides feedback on filled forms.
    Supports the CP team with proper filing and protection of data on Tdh laptops.
    Adjust quickly to the Program tools and coordinates the changes required.
    Produce weekly and monthly Dashboard analysis report and shares to M&E Officer and Project team.
    Produce a quarterly data analysis and share with the Project team to inform programming
    Assist in training of Case managements and information management tools.
    Support Case Management team to Conduct Regular Monthly Follow-up for Medium-high risk Cases.
    Provides data feedback to inform programming for all departments
    Support in monitoring MDC tools and phones to ensure use and update for program activities
    Conduct continuous data quality check on forms to avoid duplication or forms

    Other:

    Provides accurate and timely data analysis reports.
    Maintain and ensure a culture of strict confidentiality between Tdh staff and non Tdh employees.
    Abuse Prevention Policy – Operational Risk Management
    Commit to respect Tdh Risk Management Policies including: Child Safeguarding Policy, Safety and Security Policy and Anti-Fraud/Corruption Policy, Whistle Blowing Policy
    Commit to ensure the best implementation possible of the Tdh Risk Management Policies Commit to inform supervisors and to deal with any cases, allegations, or possibility of transgression, even potential, of the Tdh Risk Management Policies.

  • Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Director Of Business Development Reporting To Chief Programmes Officer (CPO)

    Director of Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Director Of Business Development Reporting To Chief Programmes Officer (CPO)

    Job Description
    1 Reporting to Chief Programmes Officer
    2 Department CPO office
    3 Physical location Amref Health Africa Headquarter, Lang’ata Road
    The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Unit is part of the programme section and provides oversight, systems, support and advice to the organization on all MEL matters in line with the organisation’s vision, mission and strategic priorities and in a manner consistent with its values.
    Job Purpose
    As a key member of the programme section, the Director of MEL will provide leadership and oversight of the Amref corporate MEL framework for all programmes and offices in line with Amref’s strategy and best practices.
    Key Responsibilities

    Technical leadership and management:

    Provide oversight and coordination of the MEL function across Amref Health Africa.
    Nurture a culture of learning and evidence-based project and programme design and management.
    Facilitate and promote the establishment of a vibrant Community of Practice in MEL.
    Line-manage and coach the MEL team at Amref HQ.
    In collaboration with Heads of Programmes and/or Country Director s, matrix manage and coach MEL Managers at country level.

    MEL strategy:

    Lead the continuous updating and further development of the MEL framework in relation to the Amref Health Africa Corporate Strategy 2018-2022

    MEL implementation:

    Coordinate the roll-out and implementation of the MEL framework across the organisation.
    Coordinate the application of corporate performance indicators.
    Lead the continuous development of the corporate indicator bank
    Lead the continuous development of the corporate MEL toolkit,
    Provide oversight over the development and maintenance of the corporate MEL portal on the intranet.
    Provide and present timely, quality reports to the CPO and ExCom on programme and project performance and on programme results generated across the organisation.
    In collaboration with Heads of Programmes and Programme Managers/Directors at country level, test programme models and use the evidence generated to develop capacity statements/track records.
    Coordinate quality assurance of MEL data quality across the organisation and coordinate remedial support where needed.
    Manage (and where necessary commission) corporate level MEL initiatives as and when required (e.g. thematic evaluations, impact studies, strategic reviews, operations research, etc).
    Support grant proposal development by the Business Development and Fundraising teams to ensure that grant proposals have strong MEL frameworks that are able to capture the results generated by grant-funded programmes and projects.

    Capacity development:

    Coordinate the support to Country & Field Offices, ICD, Regional Programmes and E/NA Offices to strengthen their MEL function and ensure compliance with the requirements as articulated in the MEL framework.
    Provide overall coordination of the MEL helpdesk.

    Systems:

    Coordinate and consolidate the provision of input into the continuous development and roll-out of AIMS from a programme and management perspective, to ensure AIMS continues to be aligned with the MEL framework and meets the business requirements of different business functions across the organisation.

    External relations:

    Ensure Amref’s is represented in relevant external MEL networks.
    Monitor current developments in the sector to ensure that Amref’s MEL framework reflects good practice.

    Budget responsibility:

    Develop and manage the overall budget of the corporate MEL team.

    Skills and Competencies
    Essential:

    Strong analytical skills.
    Excellent skills to turn complex data and information into user-friendly reports and presentations for different types of users.
    Ability to listen, lead, influence and build consensus.
    Pragmatic in approach.
    Strong writing skills.
    Strong presentation skills to a range of different audiences (including boards, senior management and MEL practitioners).
    Good skills in analysing complex data-sets using a range of statistical software packages like SPSS and EPI Info.
    Excellent skills in all relevant Microsoft Office packages.
    Fluent in English (spoken and written).

    Desirable:

    Experience in data visualisation.
    Experience in the use of GIS in the analysis of complex data.
    Proficiency in French.
    Academic Requirements:
    Master’s degree in public health, social science, geography, monitoring and evaluation or similar.
    PhD an added advantage.

    Work Experience:

    A minimum of 10 years of experience in MEL of international development, 5 of which in a senior role.
    A minimum of 5 years of experience in the development of corporate MEL framework and monitoring and assessing programme performance at corporate level in large, multi-country organisations.
    A minimum of 5 years of experience in working with an INGO, preferably at regional or corporate level.
    A minimum of 5 years of experience in managing small-medium size teams.
    Experience in operations research.
    Experience in outsourcing evaluation and research initiatives and managing consultants.

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  • Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

    POSITION IS PENDING FINAL APPROVAL OF FUNDING FROM THE DONOR.
    PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION FOR KENYAN NATIONALS OR THOSE WITH THE RIGHT TO WORK IN KENYA. NO EXPATRIATE BENEFITS SHALL APPLY.
    Working under the supervision of the Project Manager, Conserving Natural Capital and Enhancing Collaborative Management of Transboundary Resources in East Africa (CONNECT), the M&E Officer is responsible for the development and implementation of M & E activities related to the project.The M&E Officer will be responsible for the following main duties:

    Monitoring

    Develop a performance monitoring plan (PMP) and other project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning tools in line with USAID requirements, IUCN guidelines and procedures and in consultation with programme team and partners
    Provide technical advice for the development/revision of Theory of Change (TOC) and performance indicators;
    Identifying sources of data, collection methods and resources needed and related cost;
    Coordinate with Implementing Partners (IPs) for collecting data against agreed indicators;
    Engage with IPs to collect and manage essential data of their respective projects;
    Ensure quality of data collected by partners;
    Provide feedback to partners and programme teams on projects’ performance based on monitoring data findings;
    Assist in building capacity of IPs on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PM&E)

    Evaluation

    Develop mid-term and end term evaluation terms of reference
    Assist in developing key evaluation questions
    Assist the Project Manager in designing, coordinating and conducting project evaluations (mid-term and end-line)
    Support the dissemination of evaluation findings
    Assist the Project Manager in providing a management response to evaluation findings and recommendations
    Track the implementation status of evaluation recommendations

    Reporting and Documentation

    Assist the Project Manager in developing progress reports, including quarterly and annual reports;
    Develop and maintain a project database (with updated information and reports)

    Planning

    Assist the Project Manager in project planning and budgeting process, ensuring alignment of annual workplans and budgets to project logical framework and performance plan
    Assist the Project Manager and implementing partners in reviewing project plans during the project planning process
    Ensure quality of data/ statistics in project plans.

    Learning and Sharing

    Assist in developing project learning agenda and questions
    Ensure that lessons and experiences from projects activities emerging are identified, captured and synthesized with a view to sharing knowledge within the project implementation team, implementing partners, within the region and beyond as well as being systematically deployed in delivery of regional policy activities.
    Lead the trainings in application of M&E tools for project staff and implementing partners;
    Support partners, including the EAC, in improving learning and sharing mechanisms in their projects
    Work collaboratively with other relevant programmes/initiatives in the region, as identified by the project, for strengthening integration and cross-learning in programmes;
    Support implementing partners in designing and disseminating research studies by providing relevant input
    Support project critical reflections and distill lessons learnt.

    Other responsibilities:

    Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.