mothers2mothers (m2m) is an international non-governmental organisation headquartered in Cape Town, SA, dedicated to providing education and support to pregnant women and mothers living with HIV, and preventing mother-to-child transmission.
m2m empowers HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers to become role models in their communities by promoting AIDS awareness, testing and services.
m2m currently operates in 7 countries in Africa and receives funding from a diverse set of funders.
For further information please visit www.m2m.org
Closing date: 04 Jan 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Purpose:
To coordinate all of the M & E activities for m2m Kenya, with the aims of measuring program performance, improving quality of care, and reporting program activities to m2m donors.
As with all m2m Kenya management staff, the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator (MEC) works in close collaboration with local partners including the MOH to achieve optimal program results. Reports to the Country Representative (CR) and is based in Nairobi.
Key Outcomes:
m2m empowers HIV-positive pregnant women and new mothers to become role models in their communities by promoting AIDS awareness, testing and services.
m2m currently operates in 7 countries in Africa and receives funding from a diverse set of funders.
For further information please visit www.m2m.org
Closing date: 04 Jan 2010
Location: Kenya - Nairobi
Purpose:
To coordinate all of the M & E activities for m2m Kenya, with the aims of measuring program performance, improving quality of care, and reporting program activities to m2m donors.
As with all m2m Kenya management staff, the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator (MEC) works in close collaboration with local partners including the MOH to achieve optimal program results. Reports to the Country Representative (CR) and is based in Nairobi.
Key Outcomes:
- Work in collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders to implement the m2m monitoring & evaluation plan for Kenya.
- Supervise the implementation of all M & E activities, including site level data collection, timely reporting, interpretation, and analysis
- Encourage the routine utilization of m2m program data at all levels, and support program adaptations as indicated
- Manage the m2m program database in Kenya, including data entry, report production as requested, and routine reporting to m2m Head Office as required
- Provide training and capacity building to partner organizations (e.g. CMMB) and m2m management and field staff on M & E topics
- Participate in the implementation and evaluation of pilot projects where appropriate
- Support documentation of lessons learned, reporting, and presentation at appropriate regional and international forums
- Assist with program reporting and additional management activities at the request of the Country Representative
- Communicate and work closely with the program team, CR and m2m M&E Manager in Head Office in Cape Town, South Africa
Qualifications and Experience:
- Relevant Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification (in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health etc.); Masters degree an advantage
- 4 - 5 years experience in research/program monitoring and evaluation
- Experience in the implementation and management of health M&E systems; experience in HIV/AIDS, PMTCT, or MCH preferred
- Experience training others on M & E systems (data collection, interpretation, analysis)
- Computer skills and experience using MS Excel, Outlook and Access
- Knowledge of SPSS, STATA, SAS an advantage
Competencies Required:
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili
- Dynamism, creativity, and excellent communication skills
- Possession of own car and valid driver’s license beneficial
- Willingness to travel to support program activities
Interested applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae and covering letter to the mothers2mothers Human Resource Department via email to meckenya@m2m.org by 4 January 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 31 January 2010, please consider your application unsuccessful.
mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) and women. Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.
Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.
