CARE International in Kenya is looking for dynamic and highly motivated individuals of high moral character and professional integrity to fill various positions within its Refugee Assistance Programme in Dadaab, North Eastern Kenya. This is a non- family duty station.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Reporting to the Program Quality and Learning Manager, the M&E officer will be responsible for monitoring the progress of implementation compared to (costed) work plans and impact indicators and its documentation.
She/he will also be responsible for preparing of project progress reports of high quality in line with World Food Programme procedures.
Applications;
Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters together with a detailed C.V with three professional referees, daytime telephone contacts, current and expected salary by 21st January 2011 to
The Human Resources & Development Manager,
CARE International in Kenya,
P.O Box 43864 – 00100,
Nairobi
or Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
For further details on minimum requirements& full job descriptions, please visit our website www.care.or.ke
CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer job in Kenya
Thursday, January 6, 2011
IRC Capacity Building/Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist job in Kenya
Thursday, December 23, 2010
UNDP Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Consultant Job in Nairobi Kenya
Summary of Key Functions:
Advise on and provide concrete recommendation regarding how to strengthen the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework of the UNSAS
Provide a detailed plan, with clear responsibilities, for the monitoring and evaluation activities under the UNSAS
Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for monitoring and evaluation of the UNSAS for the UNCT and the RCO
Advise the UNCT on how to conduct real-time evaluation of the UNSAS
Develop a costed and phased proposal for the UNCT for how to carry out real-time evaluation
Advise on the possible contributions and training needs of national institutions on joint monitoring and evaluation
Functions / Key Results Expected
Scope of Work
The Consultant will be based in Nairobi for the duration of the contract. Travel to relevant areas of Somalia, specifically Puntland and Somaliland, may be required. Other travel may be arranged at the discretion of the Resident Coordinator’s Office.
Methods and outputs
The consultant will:
advise the RCO and UNCT on how to strengthen the existing monitoring and evaluation framework for the UNSAS
Provide a detailed plan, with clear responsibilities, for the monitoring and evaluation activities of the UNCT and RCO under the UNSAS
Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for the UNCT and RCO
Develop a proposal for how to carry out real-time evaluations of UN programmes.
Monitoring and Progress controls
The consultant will be supervised by the Head of the Resident Coordinator’s Office and the quality of the consultant’s works will be assessed by the Monitoring and Evaluation Group of the UNCT.
Final product/deliverable
An improved and complete monitoring and evaluation framework for the UNSAS, including baselines and indicators;
A detailed plan, with clear responsibilities, for the monitoring and evaluation activities of the UNCT and RCO under the UNSAS
Develop monitoring and evaluation tools for the UNCT and RCO
Develop a costed and phased proposal for how to carry out real-time evaluations of UN activities and programmes throughout Somalia, including in areas where access is difficult.
Advise the RCO on how to strengthen the monitoring and evaluation framework of the UNSAS;
Advise the RCO on how to complement agency level monitoring and evaluation;
Contribute to knowledge sharing amongst UN staff on issues relating to the UN Reform Agenda and post conflict transition;
Ensure that regional disparities, inter-sectoral linkages, and cross-cutting issues are taken into account in all monitoring and evaluation activities; and
Competencies
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the UN
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies:
Strategic vision and strong technical and analytical capabilities
Very good political judgment
Excellent organizational and management skills
High level of self-management capacity and proactive self-drive under very low supervision
Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks without compromising quality, team spirit and positive working relationships
Strong written, interpersonal and oral communication skills
Excellent command of MS Office applications; ability to use information technology as a tool and as a resource
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Maintain balanced and positive attitude even under continued high stress level
Knowledge of current development policies and activities
Excellent partnership management skills
Excellent analytic and written ability
The ability to work well with others and build good relations internally and externally
Experience in closely working with colleagues and counterparts of different nationalities and religions in challenging operational and living conditions
Maintain balanced and positive attitude with all counterparts even under challenging working, living and security situation during phases of continued high stress level
Technical Competencies:
Excellent understanding of organizational development and change management processes and techniques
Strong understanding of results-based management (RBM) principles and human rights-based approaches to programming
Strong ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, including sex disaggregated data
Experience in managing and carrying out monitoring and evaluation, including real-time evaluation, in post-conflict and/or conflict affected countries a requirement
Recruitment Qualifications
Education: - Masters Degree or higher in Development, International Relations, Political Science, Economics or a related subject
Experience: -
A minimum of 7 years progressive, related professional work experience at the national or international level.
Experience must primarily relate to senior levels of programme management, change management and the monitoring and evaluation of programmes and reform interventions.
Experience in crisis or post-conflict countries or experience in Islamic societies and/or in Africa and the Arab worlds
Hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects is required
Previous experience designing and conducting real-time evaluations is required
Sound knowledge of the UN system’s procedures and operational activities for development is desirable.
Familiarity with the UN, particularly the UN Reform Agenda is desirable.
Solid experience in using MS Office package and web-based management systems.
Language requirements:- Fluency in English, both written and oral communication skills
How to apply
Please send your curriculum vitae, marked “ RC Consultant: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor” By 30th December 2010 to:
The Deputy Resident Representative (Operations),
United Nations Development Programme - Somalia,
P.O. Box 28832,00202 Nairobi, Kenya,
fax: 254-20- 4183641,
e-mail: registry.so@undp.org
Closing date: 30 Dec 2010
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants are required to fill the P11 Form and submit it together with the application.
Find the P11 Form for SSA Holders on this link
http://www.so.undp.org/index.php/Download-document/43-P11-form-for-service-contract-and-SSAs.html
UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
DSW Monitoring & Evaluation (M & E) Officer Job in Kenya
Our Ref: M&E:2010
German Foundation for World Population (DSW) is an International Non-governmental Organization working in the area of reproductive health,HIV/AIDS, Youth empowerment, population and environment.
DSW seeks to fill the above mentioned position based at the national offices in Nairobi with frequent travel to the field.
Key duties and responsibilities
* Facilitate the Design and implementation of all monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures as per the monitoring and evaluation framework
* Facilitate documentation and dissemination of institutional M&E results generated from program implementation.
* Ensure compilation of high quality reports and other written documents for submission to donors and other stakeholders
* Ensure the collation and documentation of programme experiences and best practices
* Facilitate capacity building of partner organization on M&E issues.
* Validate data sent from the field by periodic` monitoring of the existing database management system.
* Ensure effective documentation and maintenance of the information resource centres.
* Facilitate periodic review of programme performance of all DSW kenya funded programmes.
* Contribute towards the development of new action programmes/programme design.
* Support operational research activities in the organization.
Requirements
* A minimum of a Bachelors degree in, statistics, population studies, any relevant social science or its equivalent
* At least 2 years demonstrable experience working in health related M&E preferably with multi-donor funded programs exposure to CDC, EU and USAID M&E systems a plus.
* Demonstrable experience in writing donor reports
* Good communication and capacity building skills
* Exposure to programme design,research and IT a plus .
* The person will be value driven, be a team player and display high level of interpersonal skills
* At least 3 year experience in a similar/related position is a requirement.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. DSW is an equal opportunity employer
Send your application letter and attach a CV to monitoring2010@dswkenya.org before 3rd December 2010.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Senior Monitoring & Evaluation Officer job in Kenya
Youth Enterprise Development Fund Jobs in Kenya
The Youth Enterprise Development Fund is Kenya’s leading youth economic empowerment agency. The Fund is now four years old and has supported thousands of youth with business loans, market support, entrepreneurship training and jobs placement abroad.
The Fund now seeks to fill the position below which have arisen as a result of expansion.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
UNIFEM Programme Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting Officer Job Advertisement
Service Contract: Programme Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 30 November 2010
Contract type: Service Contract- SB4
Duration of the Initial Contract: Eight Months
Languages Required: English
Background
UNIFEM (now part of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women - UN Women) Country Office in the East and Horn of Africa, including Kenya focus on addressing issues of women's poverty, violence against women (VAW) and governance in post conflict situation and in peace through initiating and supporting mechanisms and processes that call for accountability of duty bearers to the principles of gender equality and women's Human rights; contributing to the increase of women's security in both the private and public sphere; and providing concrete support to women's organizations and networks.
UNIFEM is seeking a Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer (PME & R Officer) to support the country office in ensuring that results are well articulated in the programme development processes; results are tracked and documented; and that both internal and external reports capture the actual changes that are happening as a result of the UNIFEM initiatives.
Special emphasis of the monitoring process will be on monitoring qualitative changes based on the theory of change stated in the programme design.
Qualifications
* Advanced degree in Gender or women's studies, social sciences, international relations, or a related field
* A minimum of 7 years experience in monitoring, evaluation and results-based management
* A minimum of 5 years of experience in reporting (internal and donors) using results based management principles
* Demonstrated knowledge of bilateral and multilateral donors reporting requirements
* Demonstrated experience of assessing progress and sustainability of projects/ programmes of identifying timely corrective action
* Demonstrated experience of building and maintain a reliable M&E database on the status of project implementation, delivery, evaluations and reporting
* A minimum of 2 years of experience of supporting capacity of the partner organizations in the areas of planning, M&E and reporting
* Experience of evaluating the effective and efficient use of project inputs and impact.
* Experience of working in teams and coordinating with project/programme personnel located in distant offices
* Experience of producing M&E Guidelines, frameworks, training material
* Demonstrated experience in capturing learning and documenting knowledge
Application procedure
Interested and qualified Kenyan Nationals are advised to apply online after a careful perusal of the Terms of References with the details of the duties and responsibilities, competencies, qualifications and experience required.
Apply through: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=20226
The successful applicant shall be entitled to an attractive remuneration package as per advertised grade and commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience applicant.
UNIFEM reserves the right to offer the position to the best suited candidate with re-classification to a lower salary grade, if none of candidates meet all the requirements.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date (30 November 2010) will not be given consideration.
Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.
UNIFEM Programme Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting Officer Job Advertisement
Service Contract: Programme Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 30 November 2010
Contract type: Service Contract- SB4
Duration of the Initial Contract: Eight Months
Languages Required: English
Background
UNIFEM (now part of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women - UN Women) Country Office in the East and Horn of Africa, including Kenya focus on addressing issues of women's poverty, violence against women (VAW) and governance in post conflict situation and in peace through initiating and supporting mechanisms and processes that call for accountability of duty bearers to the principles of gender equality and women's Human rights; contributing to the increase of women's security in both the private and public sphere; and providing concrete support to women's organizations and networks.
UNIFEM is seeking a Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Officer (PME & R Officer) to support the country office in ensuring that results are well articulated in the programme development processes; results are tracked and documented; and that both internal and external reports capture the actual changes that are happening as a result of the UNIFEM initiatives.
Special emphasis of the monitoring process will be on monitoring qualitative changes based on the theory of change stated in the programme design.
Qualifications
* Advanced degree in Gender or women's studies, social sciences, international relations, or a related field
* A minimum of 7 years experience in monitoring, evaluation and results-based management
* A minimum of 5 years of experience in reporting (internal and donors) using results based management principles
* Demonstrated knowledge of bilateral and multilateral donors reporting requirements
* Demonstrated experience of assessing progress and sustainability of projects/ programmes of identifying timely corrective action
* Demonstrated experience of building and maintain a reliable M&E database on the status of project implementation, delivery, evaluations and reporting
* A minimum of 2 years of experience of supporting capacity of the partner organizations in the areas of planning, M&E and reporting
* Experience of evaluating the effective and efficient use of project inputs and impact.
* Experience of working in teams and coordinating with project/programme personnel located in distant offices
* Experience of producing M&E Guidelines, frameworks, training material
* Demonstrated experience in capturing learning and documenting knowledge
Application procedure
Interested and qualified Kenyan Nationals are advised to apply online after a careful perusal of the Terms of References with the details of the duties and responsibilities, competencies, qualifications and experience required.
Apply through: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=20226
The successful applicant shall be entitled to an attractive remuneration package as per advertised grade and commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience applicant.
UNIFEM reserves the right to offer the position to the best suited candidate with re-classification to a lower salary grade, if none of candidates meet all the requirements.
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date (30 November 2010) will not be given consideration.
Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Monitoring & Evaluation Manager - Omega Foundation
A local NGO in Nyanza Province implementing a five years comprehensive HIV programs is seeking to recruit Monitoring & Evaluation Manager for all its projects. The Manager will coordinate all M & E activities within the organization and its partner organizations.
S/He should have a Minimum of Bachelors degree in social science, education, community health development or related field and at least three years extensive experience in M & E activities. Masters degree in Public Health or Population Science will be an added advantage.
The Core task will include developing both internal and external reporting requirement for all programs implemented by the organization. S/He will manage data at different levels in the M & E hierarchy and report to donor agencies as stipulated. The initial term of employment will be for a period of at least one year, renewable upon satisfactory performance.
Remuneration will depend on experience & skills.
Interested Candidates should send a CV and a Cover letter to the
CEO, Omega Foundation,
P.O.Box 3246-40100
Kisumu
Not later than 26th November 2010
or email your application to: info@omegafoundation.or.ke
Evaluation of Support to Electoral Reforms and Constitutional Referendum Project
Short Term Assignment to Undertake an Evaluation of Support to Electoral Reforms and Constitutional Referendum Project
1. Background
1.1. Interim Independent Electoral Commission
The Government of Kenya established the Interim Independent Electoral Commission (IIEC) following recommendations by the Independent Review Commission of the 2007 Post-Elections (IREC) and subsequent enactment of the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Act No. 10 of 2008. It replaced the defunct Electoral Commission of Kenya which was accused of mismanaging the 2007 parliamentary and presidential elections resulting in the loss of over 1000 lives and displacement of hundreds of thousands of people. The mandate of the IIEC was very specific.
1.1. Support of UNDP and Other Development Partners
In response to a request from the Government of Kenya through IIEC, UNDP established a joint programme of support with other development partners entitled: “Support to Electoral Reforms and Constitutional Referendum Process in Kenya.” This in cognizance of the enormous task IIEC faced in spearheading reforms of the electoral processes in Kenya and tight timelines towards the referendum.
The Project sought to provide support in terms of technical and financial assistance for the period running between October 2009 and December 2010. This period was to cover two major events: the national voter registration and the referendum on the draft constitution. The lessons learned in this phase, intended to feed into a more long-term programme of support focused on the period 2011-2013.
2. Objective
The overall objective of the evaluation is to (1) assess the impact of the “Support to Electoral Reforms and Constitutional Referendum Processes in Kenya” Project and (2) producing recommendations for future electoral assistance programmes. The Evaluation is expected to improve the effectiveness of electoral assistance programmes supported by UNDP and its partners in strengthening electoral systems and processes in Kenya.
3. Application Process
For the full Terms of Reference (ToR) and requirements please visit UNDP Kenya’s Website:
http://www.ke.undp.org/notices
Applications should be addressed to consultants.ken@undp.org on or before COB, 23rd November 2010
Additional Considerations
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Applications received via other means will not be accepted
Acknowledgements will be sent to only applicants who strictly meet requirements of the post
UNDP Kenya reserves the right to accept or reject any submissions.
Monitoring & Evaluation Manager Job Vacancy in Kisumu
A local NGO in Nyanza Province implementing a five years comprehensive HIV programs is seeking to recruit Monitoring & Evaluation Manager for all its projects. The Manager will coordinate all M & E activities within the organization and its partner organizations.
S/He should have a Minimum of Bachelors degree in social science, education, community health development or related field and at least three years extensive experience in M & E activities. Masters degree in Public Health or Population Science will be an added advantage.
The Core task will include developing both internal and external reporting requirement for all programs implemented by the organization. S/He will manage data at different levels in the M & E hierarchy and report to donor agencies as stipulated. The initial term of employment will be for a period of at least one year, renewable upon satisfactory performance.
Remuneration will depend on experience & skills.
Interested Candidates should send a CV and a Cover letter to the
CEO, Omega Foundation,
P.O.Box 3246-40100
Kisumu
Not later than 26th November 2010
or email your application to: info@omegafoundation.or.ke
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
Summary:
International Child Support (ICS) is a Dutch international organization that promotes children’s rights in Africa and Asia. It aims to contribute to a world of confident children and youth who can enjoy their childhood and are able to develop themselves. ICS therefore informs duty bearers about child rights and seeks to strengthen the capacity of duty bearers to design and implement programs that are in the best interest of children and the youth.
ICS is now looking to fill the position of a Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator for the Africa Regional Office. He/ she will work closely with the ICS Programme Offices in Western Kenya and Northern Tanzania as well as with the organization’s partners including the Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation coordinator in the ICS office in Netherlands on matters of planning, monitoring and evaluation. The PM&E Coordinator will advance the PM&E practice of organizational learning, accountability and stakeholder empowerment.
The Coordinator will be based at the ICS Africa Regional Office in Nairobi and will be expected to frequently travel to the programme offices and partners in the larger Eastern Africa region - Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The PM&E Coordinator will report to the Regional Programme Coordinator for ICS Africa.
Description:
1. Policy and strategy development
The PM&E coordinator will be responsible for the maintenance and development of a system for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation in line with overall objectives for PM&E of ICS. This includes ensuring that:
(i) ICS is a learning organisation;
(ii) Data required are delivered as an input for reporting and
(iii) Implementing staff and community representatives are empowered to their work.
2. PM&E implementation
The PM&E coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and delivering results in the areas of progress reporting, data collection for monitoring processes, and internal and/or external programme evaluations. Furthermore, he/ she will closely work with staff of ICS Africa to coordinate quality management and PM&E budgeting.
3. Advise, motivate, train and/or coach ICS staff and partners on PM&E processes
The PM&E coordinator will organise capacity development events on PM&E for both ICS staff and its partners through extensive training sessions. The coordinator will also support the implementation of PM&E activities throughout the project cycle and will actively represent ICS Africa in policy issues discussions at the ICS wide PM&E Task Force.
Requirements:
A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a Monitoring and Evaluation programme or Project Management and/or related discipline.
At least 6 years of work experience in an international development environment, preferably in areas of participatory assessment and monitoring, data processing and analysis, designing and implementing PM&E systems, and community based monitoring.
Relevant training in specialised PM&E courses will be an advantage
Superior communication skills, both written and oral
Excellent interpersonal and team working skills, including ability to work in a multicultural environment
Networking skills, ability to establish and maintain linkage networks to the realisation of the PM&E objectives
Prior experience in capacity building and training of diverse teams
Computer literate
Good contextual knowledge of local issues, community priorities and social and cultural constraints and realities.
How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees by close of business Friday 19th November, 2010.
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
Web: www.adeptsys.biz
Monday, November 1, 2010
Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager Job Vacancy in Nairobi Kenya
Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
Location: Nairobi- with frequent travel to project sites.
Our client, an Africa-wide market development agency seeks to hire an experienced Design, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist to develop a highly dynamic D, M & E system across various programmes, supply chains, smallholder business models and various implementation frameworks.
The incumbent must have hands-on experience in monitoring and evaluating market / business oriented systems / agri-supply chain management and must have implemented various types of DME.
He/She must demonstrate ability to design DM & E systems for a highly vibrant market and trade system based on smallholders as well as understanding of data software and data management.
Duties and responsibilities:
* Develop DME & Operations Strategies for various countries, products and agricultural commodities
* Participate in strategies for Market monitoring, market information feedback to smallholders / communities and supply chain monitoring
* Develop regular and periodical monitoring tools.
* Design implementation frameworks based on various approved DME & Operation tools.
* Develop staff training tools on DM & E.
* Develop and supervise operations strategy and operations implementation strategy
* Develop DM & E tools for various levels on the implementation process
* Participate in development of tools and systems for monitoring domestic, regional and international markets
* Participate in development of impact assessment and programme evaluations
* Develop DM&E reports
Qualification and experience
* Advanced Degree MSc in Agricultural Economics in social sciences or other related field
* At least 5 years relevant work experience in a dynamic institution with optimal application of DM & E systems
* Proven track-record in the successful design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive M& E systems;
* Excellent report writing skills
* Current knowledge of various quantitative and qualitative M & E methods and tools, including outcome mapping;
* Familiarity with collection and analyses of gender-disaggregated data;
* Excellent analytical and information management skills, with advanced proficiency in relational databases
* Experience in project management is an added advantage;
To apply, send your CV only to alice@flexi-personnel.com by 10th Nov 2010.
Please indicate the position applied for and minimum salary expectation on the subject line.
Friday, October 29, 2010
Equity Group Foundation Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Job in Kenya
The Equity Group Foundation was established in 2006 in recognition of the need to scale up the existing corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of the Equity Bank Group.
The Foundation acts as the institutional home for the Group's social initiatives and interventions.
The Foundation's aim is to catalyse the socio-economic prosperity of the people of Africa by giving opportunity to the millions at the bottom of the pyramid to be incorporated into the modern economy.
This is by leveraging on the Equity Bank Group's infrastructure.
The Foundation recognises the diverse nature of the socio-economic needs of the people of Africa and has identified six programme areas on which it lays its emphasis. These are: Education and leadership development agriculture, entrepreneurship, health, innovation and environmental sustainability. These programme areas support the Foundation in realising its vision and mission.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer - Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia
Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia/Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).
NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007.
In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.
NRC also has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.
Position Vacant: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Reporting to: Program Director (PD)
Duty Station: Nairobi, with frequent travel to the field offices
Duration of Contract: 3rd January 2011 to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension)
Main Responsibilities include:
* In coordination with the project staff and M&E field focal points establish reliable and participatory M&E framework for the Somalia-Kenya mission
* Design full M&E procedures and operating plans within the mission and implement effective M&E systems and procedures to ensure quality assurance and consistency across the mission
* Design workable and comprehensive M&E Tools for the monitoring of core activities with a focus on protection and gender as core elements.
* Develop impact monitoring tools including a set of indicators that allows for the collection and reporting of impact based data on the ongoing project activities to check for the observed developments and changes due to the project intervention.
* Prepare an analysis for the progress on activities being undertaken in the mission and monitor results in terms of timeliness, quality, accuracy in line with the LFAs and project documents.
* Oversee the systematic and continuous data collection and analysis on the progress of activities overtime and check whether, or not the activities are in the anticipated course to achieve the program outputs/outcomes.
* Provide intensive technical support to field teams in planning and monitoring of the ongoing projects as well as the development of systematic regular and structured monitoring exercises and compilation of various internal reports for smooth and timely implementation and accomplishment of planned project activities;
* Manage the M&E Database with the M&E Focal Points and be responsible for generating bi-monthly reports for all areas
* Prepare the bi-monthly reports and facilitate in the preparation and submission of quarterly and annual reports as per the HQ and donor requirements.
* Build the capacity of staff through training and support for effective implementation of the M&E systems including information gathering, follow up and post implementation monitoring within the mission.
* Work in close collaboration with the IT/Database Assistant to develop and maintain the M&E system including trouble shooting and addressing problems as they arise.
* Any additional duties as deemed necessary by the program director.
Required skills and qualifications:
* Relevant university degree or higher education, preferably in international relations and/or development, social sciences or equivalent work experience
* At least 3 years of humanitarian program experience (implementation, supervision and/or management) preferably with refugees/IDPs.
* At least 3 years experience in M&E activities, preferably in the area of project development, including design of systems and tools, data analysis and report writing
* Experience in project cycle management
* Strong data analysis skills (qualitative and qualitative)
* Experience in training and capacity building in M&E mechanisms
* Understanding of various donors requirements
* Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
* Fluency in the English, both oral and written
* Goal oriented and has the ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
Desired Skills:
* Knowledge of the political situation in Somalia and Kenya.
* Experience in designing and leading on specific research projects.
* Experience working with statistical software packages.
This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya with frequent travel to the field offices in Somalia and Dadaab; Applicants should hold valid travel documents.
Deadline for Applications: 31st October 2010
Applications should be submitted to:
Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no
Or
Norwegian Refugee Council, Dadaab Field Office
P O Box 05, Dadaab
Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Evaluation Specialist, Kampala, Uganda
Closing Date: Friday, 22 October 2010
Evaluation Specialist
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
United Nations Children's Fund
Closing date: 22 Oct 2010
Location: Uganda - Kampala
Purpose of the Position
Under supervision of the Chief Social Policy & Evaluation, contribute to the social policy and evaluation work of the UNICEF Uganda Country Programme. The evaluation specialist will support internal and external evaluation including supporting the development of national evaluation capacity. The Evaluation specialist will also support operational and social policy research and dissemination for the Uganda Country Office.
Key Expected Results
1. You will assist in the development of the annual evaluation and research work programme according the RBM principles with clear prioritisation. Assist in planning the human and financial resources needed for fully operationalising the evaluation function. Participate in the selection and supervision of evaluation consultants in the field.
2. You will support national evaluation capacity through supporting the development of national evaluation capacity, and technically support programme partners to formulate Terms of Reference and evaluation designs of high quality in compliance with the organisation's programme evaluation policies and guidelines
3. You will monitor and ensure the quality of the field work and data management during the implementation phase of evaluations, and the quality of the analysis & ease of understanding during the report writing phase
4. You will organise national and district level meetings/workshops to disseminate evaluation and policy research findings and recommendations to the intended audiences in user-friendly methods. In particular, to ensure that effective participatory feedback is provided to local government, community and civil society stakeholders. This should include supporting building relationships with national and international research institutions.
5. You will monitor and ensure that a management response to the findings and recommendations as evaluations and operational research are completed, recorded and followed up for implementation. Most specifically, ensure that that evaluation recommendations are submitted to the Country Management Team and follow up actions recorded in CMT minutes.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Advanced university degree in social science or other relevant disciplines.
Five years of relevant professional work experience. Developing country work experience. Professional work experience in programme development and implementation, including monitoring and evaluation activities. Additional professional in-service training an advantage.
At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning. Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred.
Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is an asset.
Competencies of Successful Candidate
Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
Creates organization-wide processes to help ensure that all adhere to procedures and policies.
Adjusts team or department's approach to embrace changing circumstances.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and gender equality in its workplace. Women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you.
Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2010-002161. Applications must be received by 22 October 2010.
Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Reference Code: RW_89ZSL3-20
Friday, October 15, 2010
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/ Biostatistician
International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs (ICAP) - Kenya of Columbia University is working in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation and the Ministry of Medical Services to strengthen HIV Care and Treatment services at provincial and district health facilities.
This program is part of a US Government initiative against HIV in Kenya that receives funding from PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Applications are invited for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/Biostatistician.
Location: Nairobi
Overall Job Function: To provide high-level technical support of monitoring and
evaluation (ME) activities required for HIV prevention, care and treatment program in coordination with the Ministries of Health.
Key Responsibilities:
The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist/Biostatistician will report to the Director of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research, and is responsible for ME activities, in particular:
* Provide technical support in the analysis and presentation of program ME data
* Provide mentorship of program staff in the analysis, interpretation and use of program ME data
* Provide technical support in writing of abstracts and manuscripts using program ME data
* Assist in the strategic use of program data for program improvement
* Provide technical input for program evaluation
* Provide assistance in planning, design and implementation of ME activities
Requirements:
* Advanced Degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or related discipline
* At least 8 years of experience in biostatistics and/or program Monitoring and Evaluation
* Strong data management and analysis skills
* Working knowledge of data analysis programs
* Research background with significant publications
All applications including a current CV, telephone number and referees should be addressed to the HR Manager, ICAP-Kenya and sent via email to
em2716@columbia.edu before 31st October 2010.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
FAO Monitoring & Evaluation Consultant Job in Kenya
The M&E specialist is responsible for guiding the development of the overall M&E strategy for the livelihood based projects thus ensuring timely and relevant information to project managers, project stakeholders and donors. This requires close coordination and communication with: project director, implementing organizations and the M&E Unit.
Critical tasks for the M&E specialist will be the set up of the M&E system and ensuring that proper procedures, human resources and budgets are allocated accordingly.
- Develop the overall framework for project M&E in accordance to the project documents together with the M&E plan.
- Conduct readiness assessment regarding M&E. What are the incentives at the system level, which are the beneficiaries, what is the existing capacity?
- Guide and coordinate the review of the project logframe including:
- Provide technical advice for the revision of performance indicators
- Ensure realistic intermediate and end-of-project targets are defined
- Identify sources of data, collection methods, who collects data, how often, cost of collection and who analyzes it.
- Ensure all critical risks are identified
- Identify the core information needs to be provided to the M&E Unit, PAC (Project Advisory Committees) and PSC (Project Steering Committee) in the different projects, funding agencies implementing agencies and authorities.
- Clarify M&E responsibilities of different project personnel and review the respective TOR.
- Outline the management information system, define reporting requirements from project managers responsible for implementing activities/components and define formats for standard reports (e.g., quarterly and annual reports).
- Contribute to the development of the Annual Work Plan, ensuring alignment with project strategy, agreement on annual targets and inclusion of M&E activities in the work plan on line with FAO rules and regulations and after discussions with LIVELIHOOD-BASED PROJECTS Project managers.
- Prepare calendar of M&E activities
- Define how often and how the M&E system will be revised and improved, as well as whose responsibility this is.
- Ensure that the M&E system is based on a learning orientation and is focused around the needs of the decision-makers to manage for impact. Reach agreement on when reflections and information analysis will take place and with whom.
- Identify other M&E staff that the projects needs to contract.
- Recommend suitable professional M&E training for all staff in the M&E unit
- Development of Project Impact Assessment (PIA) methodology in line with the livelihood based projectsdocument and implementing agencies internal M&E.
In the framework of the FAO plan of action design the FAO monitoring system, in line with the PCM (log frame matrix) approach.
- Review project log frame to access how much the projects are in line with the Plan of Action.
- Define the set of procedures and agreements through which information travels within FAO to different management levels and back, in order to support decision making and reporting (clear lines of communication).
- Help to define the roles and responsibilities of all relevant actors as well as lines of communication.
- Guide the process for identifying and assessing the value of key indicators for each projects/program to record and report progress against the plan of actions and strategy in terms of :
- Monitoring of Outputs (efficiency)
- Monitoring of Results (effectiveness)
- Monitoring of Reaction (utility and impact)
- Monitoring of Context
- Brief overview of current projects status in terms of:
- Intended achievements for the reporting period according to the Log Frame
- Actual achievements compared with planned results for the period
- Problems emerging during the implementation period and how they influence the project implementation
- Proposed solutions and alternatives to the problems
- Relevance of objectives and indicators: if the objectives are relevant and achievable, if the indicators are suitable to indicate achievements
- Achievement of milestones for the activities, which contribute to reaching project objectives or results
- Expenditure statement compared with planned budget
At least ten years of proven experience with:
- The logical framework approach and other strategic planning approaches;
- M&E methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory);
- Planning, design and implementation of M&E systems;
- Training in M&E development and implementation and/or facilitating learning-oriented analysis sessions of M&E data with multiple stakeholders;
- Data and information analysis
- Report writing.
- A solid understanding of environmental management , with a focus on participatory processes, joint management, and gender issues;
- Familiarity with and a supportive attitude towards processes of strengthening local organisations and building local capacities for self-management;
- Willingness to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders;
- Computer skills;
- Leadership qualities, personnel and team management (including mediation and conflict resolution);
- Language skills as required.
- Knowledge of Somalia ;
- Understanding of UN FAO procedures;
- Experience in data processing and with computers.
Candidates are requested to submit a covering letter quoting the Position Title and Vacancy Announcement No. FAO/07/2010 along with their current/detailed Curriculum Vitae and FAO Personal History (PH) form (available at http://www.fao.org/VA/adm11e.dot- see following page for guidelines on how to fill it out).
E-mail is the preferred means of receipt and the application should be sent to HR-Somalia@fao.org.
The subject line of the e-mail message should read CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/07/2010.
If making a hard copy submission, the envelope should be clearly marked CONFIDENTIAL – FAO/07/2010 and sent to the following address:
FAO-Somalia
UN-Somalia Ngecha Road Complex
Corner Lower Kabete Road/Ngecha Road
P.O. Box 30470-00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Applications may also be faxed, again clearly indicating CONFIDENTIAL - FAO/07/2010 in the subject line, to +254-20-4000333.
Closing date: 01 Oct 2010
Applications must be received by the deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
Program Monitoring and Evaluation Interns
Media Focus on Africa Foundation (MFA) is a not-for-profit communications for development organization registered and based in Nairobi, Kenya. It was founded on the premise that increased flows of quality information, reaching out to people living in Africa and beyond build societies that are better informed on priority issues of democratization and human development.
MFA promotes the concept of communication for development (C4D), as a means to empower people through carefully targeted and contextualised messages on key themes.MFA provides space for people to voice their aspirations on issues of leadership and governance, free and fair elections, as well as peace building, reconciliation and nationhood, mainstreaming gender and socio-economic justice.
MFA is currently looking for a Project Monitoring and Evaluation Intern to assist in mainly in monitoring and evaluation work but as well as assist in other program work as might be requested. Some of the specific functions for the role will include:
Assist organization staff in M&E activities including but not limited to
Collecting and verifying survey tools
Participating in designing of survey tools
Conducting Focus Group Discussions if necessary
Providing input to reports
Assisting in drafting workplans and proposals whenever requested
Assisting in basic program administration activities when called upon including editing of reports, proposals and other publications
The ideal candidate should have a university degree in social sciences and should have studied monitoring and evaluation as part of coursework. Qualifications in communications and any other relevant experience, especially in M&E will be an added advantage. Must have good writing skills and be competent in basic computer skills including Microsoft Office packages
Send your applications to
info@mediafocusonafrica.org
by 4th October
USAID Jobs Kenya. Monitoring & Evaluation Gender Specialist
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Kenya Mission seeks to fill the position of Monitoring & Evaluation /Gender Specialist in its Democracy & Governance (DG) Office. The position is based in Nairobi and is open to qualified Kenyan citizens.
Basic Function of the Position:
The incumbent serves as the principle Democracy and Governance specialist on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and the principle gender and development specialist for the USAID Mission. Under the direction of the DG Office Chief, the incumbent provides a full range of consultative, advisory, information gathering, analytical, and evaluative responsibilities in the M & E and gender fields.
The incumbent also provides technical services to support the preparation and approval of DG activity design, program implementation, monitoring, results reporting, drafting of annual reports, and review of strategic frameworks. S/he has direct responsibility for the management of the Women Empowerment and Justice Initiative and gender-related activities.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
Some of the specific tasks envisioned include, but are not limited to:
* lead the development and maintenance of all DG Office Performance Management Plans, providing professional advice on results indicators and on the establishment of baselines and indicator targets;
* plan and carry out regular data quality assessments, evaluations, and impact assessments of partner activities;
* advise and mentor DG partners in designing and implementing their M&E systems by guiding them on the selection of appropriate indicators;
* provide technical support to the Mission and Mission partners in the area of gender;
* build and foster strong relationships with women’s groups and grassroots organizations that focus on gender issues, for example, gender-based violence and peace-building;
* identify areas where gender issues are likely to arise and plan strategically to ensure gender inclusion in activity design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and project assessment;
* draft project implementation documents including action memos, budgets, and formal correspondence;
* review, critique, and approve project work plans, key personnel, etc. to ensure compliance with the award documents;
* monitor disbursements, provide administrative approval of expenditures, and prepare financial accruals;
* visit field operations to monitor implementation, evaluate performance, and identify and resolve problems.
Required Qualifications:
Any application that does not meet the minimum requirements stated below will not be evaluated. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within one month from the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Education: A Master’s degree in a pertinent field such as gender and development studies, evaluation, economics, women’s studies, statistics, international development, anthropology, or other related area.
Experience (40%): A minimum of seven years experience with gender integration and empowerment, including experience in program development and management. Demonstrated experience with practical approaches for advancing gender equity in developing countries. A minimum of seven years experience in program monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, impact assessment, and reporting. Prior work experience with an international donor and/or government in the region is highly desirable. Experience working in a cross-cultural setting on teams with individuals of varied backgrounds.
Knowledge (30%): In-depth understanding of gender-based programming, women’s empowerment in development, and gender mainstreaming. Extensive knowledge and demonstrated experience with the theory, practice, and policies governing M&E of development programs and projects. Practical experience in strategic planning and valuation/impact assessments. The incumbent must know, or be willing to learn, relevant U.S. Government (USG) procedures, regulations, programmatic processes, and policies that govern grant and contract management.
Skills & Abilities (30%): Fluency in English with strong English writing skills and the ability to produce complex documents that require minimal editing. At least a working knowledge of Kiswahili. Experience working with updating and maintaining databases. Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work with minimum supervision and produce accurate and timely data and reports in a high-pressure environment under tight deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to develop and maintain high-level contacts in both government and business circles.
Those fulfilling the requirements of the position should submit their application, together with a detailed curriculum vitae/resume and copies of all relevant certificates, to the following address:
The Human Resources Office,
USAID/Kenya,
P.O. Box 629, Village Market 00621,
Nairobi, Kenya
Re: Monitoring & Evaluation/Gender Specialist, DG/USAID/Kenya
Applications must reach the USAID HR office by COB October 14th, 2010.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
New Partners Initiative Technical Assistance Project (NuPITA) Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Job Opportunity
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
Reports To: Project Director, NuPITA
Position Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 1 Year
Background:
The New Partners Initiative Technical Assistance project (NuPITA) is a four-year USAID-funded program working in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. The project is designed to provide
technical assistance and organizational development support to fifteen organizations working in HIV & AIDS that recently received funding from USAID under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). As part of the
New Partners Initiative (NPI), the project aims to build the capacity of organizations to work at the community level, support long-term responses to HIV & AIDS and increase the number and diversity of organizations working with the United States Government (USG) to address HIV & AIDS around the world.
The St John’s community Centre (SJCC), located in Pumwani area was established by the Church Missionary Society (CMS) in 1957. SJCC is now under the administration of the Anglican Church of Kenya, Nairobi Diocese.
Currently SJCC runs programs in HIV/AIDS care and support for People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWAs) and orphans and vulnerable children (OVC), pastoral services, economic empowerment, non-formal education, community health and education, youth development, information empowerment (linked to advocacy and human rights), child rescue and child development.
The programs are implemented in six villages in Pumwani’s informal settlements as well as other parts of Nairobi and 4 regions of Kenya.
Recognizing SJCC’s experience in community development, Kindernothilfe (KNH) launched a partnership with SJCC in 2005 to implement a countrywide OVC program. In 2008, KNH won an NPI grant to establish a project and continue its support of SJCC’s work with OVCs.
The project’s strategic objectives indude: building the capacity of communities to provide care and support to OVCs, placing OVCs in apprenceship training, giving guardians of OVCs access to revolving fund schemes, supporting community efforts to foster child-headed households, giving OVCs access to basic medical services, and establishing or strengthening school and community clubs that offer psychos ocial support to OVCs.
SJCC does not directly implement activities, but rather builds the capacity of selected communities with whom it has Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to design and manage these OVC-centered activities.
Rationale
During the TOCA at SJCC, it was agreed that there be an M&E NPI Advisor at SJCC after three months of recruitment of the M&E Officer. The readiness to receive the Advisor was communicated during the QA and QI one on one sessions and through the ticketing system. Each NPI Partner has at its disposal the services of a NPI Advisor for the preferred period of time not exceeding 2yrs.
Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
Job Summary:
- Provide full time onsite support to strengthen the M&E system of SJCC as an organization and the NPI project
- Work closely with the NPI M&E Officer to identify, document, disseminate, scale up best practices, monitor quality standards and measure and document quality improvements for the NPI OVC Program
- Work closely with the database consultant to ensure that the developed database is responsive to KNH/SJCC information use and reporting needs
- Support SJCC to develop and implement an organizational M&E plan
- Assist in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data collection and management
- Support SJCC in implementing measures to minimize double counting as part of the development of the OVC database
- Work closely with NuPITA HIV Specialist and SJCC to implement quality improvement standards
- Identify emerging technical needs on a continuous basis and ensure that the relevant technical TA providers are made aware in order to be as responsive as possible to partner needs
- Facilitate strengthening of NPI partner’s contribution to yeady regional conferences and other efforts to share best practices with other NPI partner organizations
- Support KNHISJCC communication with NuPITA; and
- All other duties and responsibilities related to the position.
Experience
- At least five years of professional experience in managing technical assistance and capacity building support to civil society organizations; experience with community-based and faith-based organizations would be helpful
- At least five years of professional expenence in monitoring and evaluation of HIV & AIDS programming with an emphasis on OVC care and support
- Experience in working on HIV and AIDS programs funded by the USAID.
- Experience with PEPFAR programs is highly preferred
- Experience in mentoring and participatory leadership
Skills
- Strong skills in teamwork, networking and facilitation
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Strong skills in strategic thinking and planning
- Strong data management skills
Deliverables
- Provide weekly updates on progress to NuPITA A monthly report on the progress on Action plans send to
- Periodic reports detailing;
- Documentation of identified technical needs of the NPI Partner
- Documentation of TA provided to the NPI partner
- Documentation of actions/changes made in the organization as result of TA received
Applications should include a cover letter, an updated curriculum vitae and contacts (telephone and email)of at least three professional references, and should be sent to: recruitment@nupita.org
Closing date: October 8, 2010
Due to the large number of expected applicaons, only short listed candidates will be contacted.
“JSI is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. M/F/HN/D.”
