Program / Grants Assistant, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Officer, County Manager - Jhpiego NGO Jobs in Kenya

Jhpiego is a nonprofit global leader in the creation and delivery of transformative health care solutions for the developing world. In partnership with national governments, health experts and local communities, we build health providers’ skills and we develop systems that save lives now and guarantee healthier futures for women and their families.

Jhpiego is the implementing partner for the East Africa Accelerator Hub for The Challenge Initiative (TCI) – known as Tupange Pamoja in East Africa. The project is funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGFJ through The Bill & Melinda Gates Institute for Population and Reproductive Health.

TCI is an ambitious program that leverages a matching challenge fund mechanism to provide incentives for the rapid scale up of urban family planning programs through a framework of accountability measures, demand-driven participation of partners, and technical support via at least four regional accelerator hubs.

We are seeking experienced individuals with excellent management and technical skills, who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly-motivated and able to work in a high-pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities.

County Managers

(3 Positions)

(Based in Nairobi, Mombasa and Migori)

Reporting to the Kenya Country Lead, the County Manager will ensure technical, programmatic and financial planning, execution and monitoring of county program designs and TCI activities in the designated county.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·         Build the capacity of the county to implement high-impact interventions through TCI’s technical coaching approach, including rolling out TCI University tools within the designated county.

·         Support county MOH Program Implementation Teams (PITs) to landscape, prepare, review, implement and modify county program designs and budgets.

·         Facilitate, review and synthesize county activity/monthly/quarterly data and progress reports.

·         Ensure quality and fidelity of implementation of TCI interventions by PITs.

·         Coordinate and manage county trainers, coaches and Sisi-Kwa—Sisi teams including mentoring of these teams.

·         Conduct and support advocacy and marketing of the TCI model to appropriate stakeholders within the county and work with local FP/TCI champions within budget cycles to ensure continued FP resource commitment(s).

·         Support the county to leverage and coordinate with other FP stakeholders and implementers.

·         Foster intra— and inter—county sharing of best practices.

·         Participate in the local government Technical Working Groups (TWGs).

·         Work with country/local TCI AYSRH Officers to effectively deploy AYSRH interventions in participating counties.

Qualifications:

·         Degree in Public Health, Nursing or related field. Post-graduate training is an advantage.

·         Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience providing FP service delivery services in a complex donor-funded program.

·         Experience working in Government or Donor-funded programs (experience with USG-funded programs is an added advantage).

·         Experience in family planning programming, working with MOH and devolved County Governments’ staff and systems, particularly in the area of family planning.

·         Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Strong programming and technical skills, and has sensitivity to and understanding of the beneficiary population.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Officer

(Based in Nairobi)

Reporting to the Kenya Country Lead, the MER Officer will assist in the development, implementation and management of the monitoring, evaluation and research requirements of the Tupange Pamoja Initiative In Kenya. S/he will work closely with program, technical and MOH staff to maintain monitoring and evaluation frameworks that are accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·         Support MER Initiatives for TCI including monitoring data quality, tracking the progress of activities, and contributing to staff capacity building initiatives.

·         Provide technical support for review and Implementation of the TCI M&E framework.

·         Provide technical support for implementation of data utilization Initiatives.

·         Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies/mechanisms/processes to Improve TCI East African Hub ability to collect, interpret and aggregate data to demonstrate Impact and enhance program accountability.

·         Support program staff on proper documentation, organization and capture of program progress.

·         Provide M&E mentorship and coaching to county teams and TCI program staff during various stages of TCI Implementation.

·         Routine analysis of RH/FP Indicators.

·         Routine sharing of TCI East African Hub program results and learnings with hub and TCI implementing counties through innovative approaches.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Health Records, Public Health or Social Sciences with demonstrated expertise in research methods.

·         Have a minimum 3 years relevant monitoring, evaluation and research working experience in demography or family health-related disciplines or implementation sciences.

·         Experience in collecting and analyzing health program and research data.

·         Demonstrated experience in working with international donors and foundations and success in grants management is a plus.

·         Recent experience working with statistical/database software such as SQL, SPSS, STATA.

·         Demonstrated experience working with MOH systems including the DHIS-2 and data collection systems for example mobile based platforms such as 00K.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

Program / Grants Assistant

(Based in Nairobi)

Reporting to the Kenya Country Lead, the Program/Grants Assistant will help manage the administrative, financial, logistical and programmatic tasks required for the program.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·         Coordinate and support program, financial, contractual, monitoring, and administrative functions of the Tupange Pamoja team such that activities are implemented according to plans and in a timely fashion.

·         Assist in preparation, monitoring and tracking of project budgets under guidance from the Kenya Country Lead/Finance Manager.

·         Assist program and administrative staff and consultants to produce letters, documents, reports, presentations and materials for distribution (including word processing, basic data analysis, photocopying, etc.).

·         Support the Finance and Grants teams in tracking and maintaining expenditure records for both program and grantees.

·         Assist in organization of meetings, field visits, and other project activities: maintaining the project management calendar and keeping it up-to—date; and gathering technical updates for program planning, training, components of evaluations and other studies on related programs including documenting project lessons learnt.

·         Maintain a program filing system, both electronic and hard copy, for the office and ensure that final program documents and grants documents are appropriately stored

·         Perform other programmatic, secretarial support and administrative duties as assigned by the supervisor to ensure smooth
functioning and achievement of project goals as required.

Qualifications:

·         A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Accounts/Finance or Business—related degree with at least two years’ experience in a similar or related position.

·         Ability to work in an efficient and prompt manner in areas of correspondence, logistics for local and international travel, filing and record—keeping.

·         Basic understanding of accounting/finance processes.

·         Experience working in a busy office; strong organizational skills; and able to handle multiple tasks with minimum supervision and deal with pressure.

·         Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send application & CV with 3 referees to the following email address: HR.Kenya@jhpiego.org or at our website www.jobs-jhpiego.icims.com by 15th October 2018.

Indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.

Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer promoting gender, equity and diversity.

Persons with disabilities and other minority groups are encouraged to apply.

Job in TSC Kenya - Principal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Position: Principal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Advert Number 7/2012

Qualifications, Requirements, Duties and Responsibilities

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) A Bachelors’ degree in Economics, (Economics/Mathematics or Economics/Statistics) from a recognized University;

(ii) A Masters degree in Economics, Economic Policy Management or Statistics from a recognized university will be an added advantage;

(iii) A postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage;

(iv) Served satisfactorily as an Economist/Statistician/Researcher for at least five years, three (3) years of which should have been at the level of Job Group ‘M’ and above or a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector;

(v) Knowledge and understanding of the various reforms in the Education Sector;

(vi) Thorough understanding of government policy on public service reforms including such aspects as Results Based Management (RBM), Rapid Results Initiatives (RRI) and Performance Contracts;

(vii) Sound knowledge of participatory M&E approaches and techniques and ability to develop performance based indicators;

(viii) Excellent computer and quantitative analytical skills;

(ix) Thorough knowledge of the project/programme management cycle and activity based participatory planning and budgeting;

(x) Shown professional ability and competence in organizing and directing work;
 

(xi) Demonstrated initiative and aptitude for work at this level.

Duties and Responsibilities

(i) Implementation of the TSC Monitoring and Evaluation guidelines;

(ii) Provision of technical and back-up support in the preparation of monitoring plans, log frames and programme Monitoring and Evaluation indications for the various service areas and TSC Units;

(iii) Conducting Monitoring and Evaluation needs assessment in service areas and designing appropriate intervention programmes;

(iv) Updating of the Monitoring and Evaluation guidelines, programme indications and developing of manuals and procedures for the Monitoring and Evaluation System;

(v) Writing and submitting reports on specified assignments.

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How to apply

Click here to apply online

Closing Date 13/7/2012

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Macro Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Associates Jobs in ICF Kenya

Health, Education and Social Programs

Position: Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Associates

8 Positions

Location: Regions

About ICF International

ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets.

The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement.

Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all

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Save the Children UK Jobs in kenya

Save the Children UK is a leading international child rights organization, fighting to improve the lives of children in the UK and 50 countries around the world. Together with children, we are helping to build a better world for present and future generations by making a reality of children’s rights.

Our programming activities in Kenya are in the North Eastern Province (Dadaab, Wajir and Mandera areas) and Eldoret in the areas of Child Protection, Nutrition, Education,Livelihoods and Health.

We are outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection and we are determined to change that.

Improving Resilience and Reducing Dependence (IRRD) Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

(1 position based in Nairobi with field travel. 6 month contract with possibility of extension if additional funding is secured.)

Responsible for ensuring systems are in place to monitor the quality and impact of IRRD activities as well as provide technical support to all consortium members and capacity build field-based IRRD M&E staff.

Requirements

A degree in Social Sciences with at least 5 years working experience preferably with pastoral populations. Experience of working in a Senior Monitoring & Evaluation capacity with an International NGO with excellent understanding of Monitoring & Evaluation Systems, Processes, Methodologies and Frameworks. Knowledge of Somali language a must.

Roving Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator

(1 position field based. 6 month contract with possibility of extension if additional funding is secured.)

Responsible for providing oversight and support to the (Improving Resilience and Reducing Dependence – IRRD) programme’s four county-based M & E Officers that are working with consortium members on the collection and verification of M & E data.

While ensuring the proper collection and management of data at field level are transparently and accountably reported back to participating communities and county authorities.

Requirement

A degree in Social Sciences with at least 3 years working experience in Monitoring & Evaluation Systems or Development Studies with proven experience in assessment methodologies (PRA/PLA, RRA) and data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and report writing skills, experience in working with International NGO’s or UN agencies. Knowledge of Somali language a must.

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

(1 position field based. 6 months contract with possibility of extension if additional funding is secured.)

Responsible for field based Monitoring and Evaluation of programme implementation across programme areas to ensure proper progress toward identified program objectives.

Requirements

A degree in Social Sciences or equivalent with at least 2 years work experience in Monitoring & Evaluation Systems, experience in statistics, epidemiology, research methodology, data collection and analysis, data manipulation using Stata, SAS, EpiInfo or SPSS. Knowledge and understanding of surveying methodologies, analytical skills and Child Rights Programming particularly in project management.

Knowledge of Somali language a must.

Emergency Grants Coordinator

(1 position based in Nairobi with field travel. 6 months fixed term contract)

Responsible for assisting the Grants Manager in setting up and maintaining the efficient and consistent implementation of Save the Children UK’s grants management process.

Requirements

A degree in Accounting and/or Business Studies or equivalent, professional qualification in Accounting, at least CPA II section finalist. 3 years working experience in budget setting and grants management. Experience in working in a busy INGO environment.

Grants & Partnership Officer (1 position based in Nairobi with 50% travel to the field offices for consortium members. 6 months fixed term contract)

Responsible for assisting the Grants Manager in setting up and maintaining the efficient and consistent implementation of DFID grant. Ensuring both internal and donor reports are compiled and consortium members are up to date in reporting and compliance.

Requirements

A degree in Accounting and/or Business Studies or equivalent, professional qualification in Accounting, at least CPA II section finalist. 2 to 3 years working experience in budget setting and grants management. Experience in working in a busy INGO environment.

ICT Coordinator

(1 position based in Nairobi with 30% support to field offices. 1 year fixed term contract)

Responsible for managing and delivering an efficient and effective ICT services across all programmes and field sites as well as coordinate all ICT functions and provide adequate and timely support to all Save the Children staff working in the Kenya Programme.

Requirements

A degree in Computer Science or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years working experience of undertaking an ICT management role within an international NGO in difficult operating environments. Significant and demonstrable technical knowledge especially on server and networking administration, Voice and Data communication and End user support.

ICT Assistant

(2 positions field based. 1 year fixed term contract)

Responsible for providing daily technical ICT support to field office systems and equipments and users of ICT in the field offices.

Requirements

A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years working experience.

Significant and demonstrable technical knowledge on server and networking administration, Voice and Data communication and End user support.

Application process:

If you meet the above requirements, please send your cover letter indicating your expected salary and detailed CV with current contacts of three referees including immediate supervisor addressed to: Head of Human Resources & Administration, Save the Children UK, Kenya Programme: jobskenya@scuk.or.ke not later than 14th October, 2011.

Quote the job title on the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Due to the urgency to fill these positions, short listing will be done as applications are received.

“Candidates from North Eastern Province are strongly encouraged to apply”

Save the Children (UK) recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal employment opportunities and the protection of children from abuse.
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MSH M&E Technical Advisor, Administrative Coordinator and Data Clerk Jobs in Kenya

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) is a nonprofit international health organization with over four decades of experience strengthening health systems, local capacity and institutions.

MSH takes a comprehensive approach to improving health to achieve scalability, lasting impact, and sustainability. Our mission is to save lives and improve the health of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable people by closing the gap between knowledge and action in public health.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Technical Advisor

Leadership Management and Sustainability Project

The M&E Technical Advisor is responsible for leading the

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Regional Monitoring & Evaluation Manager Job Vacancy at TechnoServe

Regional Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Strengthening Rural Youth Development through Enterprise

General Information

TechnoServe is a nonprofit international development organization founded in 1968. Its mission is to help entrepreneurial men and women break the cycle of poverty by building businesses that create jobs, income, and economic opportunities for their families, their communities, and their countries.

Our work focuses on identifying promising business opportunities with a positive economic role for and impact on the rural poor.

Our approach is based on hiring high-performing people who share our vision of private sector solutions to generate sustainable solutions to poverty. We believe in hard work, creativity, and leveraging the dynamism of talented people.

We are committed to innovation, learning, and results, with a global team drawn from world-class industry and management

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Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor job Opportunity in Nairobi Kenya

Position: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor

Description:

The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor based in Nairobi, Kenya will serve as a team member responsible for strengthening the performance monitoring system and capabilities within a medical supply agency.

The Officer will support the project team to successfully execute all activities related to M&E and performance monitoring across project work streams and within the medical supply agency.

In addition, this position will support the effective

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Jobs in ActionAid Kenya Community Development Facilitators, Field Officers, Accountants,M&E Officers, Project Managers and Project Officers

ActionAid International Kenya (AAIK) is a member of ActionAid Federation.

ActionAid works in more than 40 countries all over the world, in the places where we can make the biggest impact.

We tackle poverty and denial of human rights at the local level, and we challenge the causes behind them locally, nationally and globally.

In Kenya AAIK works in solidarity with women and people living in poverty and exclusion; connecting their voices, sharing ideas,

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Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya AMREF

AMREF is the largest international health development non-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Southern Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

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Job in Kenya Episcopal Conferenc Catholic Secretariat Kenya : Monitoring & Evaluation Project Officer

Introduction

The KEC - Catholic Secretariat is the National Administrative, facilitative and Coordinative arm through which the KEC implements and co-ordinates various Pastoral programs at the National level and undertakes all those responsibilities which express the mission of the Catholic Church in Kenya.

It is seeking an outstanding, dynamic and results oriented individuals to fill the following key positions.

Project Officer , Monitoring & Evaluation

Key Responsibilities

The M&E Project Officer will be responsible for designing

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Monitoring & Evaluation and HR & Administration Jobs in East Africa

Our client, a national focal point for trade development and promotion activities within the East African region, COMESA, and external markets, is seeking to recruit dynamic and visionary talents with exceptional leadership and change management skills in the following positions.

Manager, Product Development

General Scope of the Job:

The Manager, Product Development will facilitate effective product development among producers. He /She will be responsible for developing product roadmaps that ensures development and testing of high quality, high value products/ services that can be successfully marketed to consumers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and undertake supply surveys and implement sectoral interventions.
• Develop and implement product design and development programs.
• Undertake product studies and implement recommended interventions e.g.: Initiate and coordinate sector specific dissemination workshops/seminars.
• Secretary to specific sector panels and in charge of developing the sector positional papers in liaison with the relevant stakeholders.
• Interface closely with the exporting community and establish programs for adaptation of existing/new products in a specific sector to meet international market requirements.
• Carry out export readiness checks to establish the state of preparedness of clients and qualify enterprises for export marketing;
• Provide or arrange for technical assistance in product design and costing;

Qualification and experience

• The ideal candidate must be a senior manager with at least seven (7) years experience in export trade development and promotion.
• Candidates must be in possession of a Masters Degree in Business Administration, Economics or other related discipline.
• Knowledge of the agricultural, manufacturing, commercial craft and services sectors is essential.
• An excellent appreciation of common computer applications is desirable.

Assistant Manager, Small and Medium Enterprise Development

General Scope of the Job

The Assistant Manager Small and Medium Enterprise Development will be responsible for mainstreaming SMEs into the export sector, champion market-led product development among exporters to facilitate effective organization and participation in export market development activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement SME support programs with special emphasis to disadvantaged groups including women and youths
• Undertake diagnostic studies and supply surveys to establish the country’s capacity for export business
• Develop and implement product design and development programmes for improved export competitiveness.
• Carry out export readiness checks to establish the state of preparedness of clients to take advantage of market opportunities
• Facilitate SMEs in developing export marketing plans for effective penetration into the export markets.
• Establish mechanism for export coaching for SMEs through smart networks

Qualification and experience

• The ideal candidate must have at least seven (7) years experience in SME development and trade promotion.
• Candidates must be in possession of a Degree in Business Administration, Economics or other related discipline.
• Knowledge of the agricultural, manufacturing, commercial craft and services sectors is essential.
• An excellent appreciation of common computer applications is desirable.

Assistant Manager Monitoring and Evaluation

General Scope of the Job:

The Assistant Manager Monitoring and Evaluation will be responsible for the operation of the Monitoring and Evaluation system at management level.

Key Responsibilities

• Revising the Council activities hierarchy and log frame matrix (activities, processes, inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact.
• Determining information needs of management, government, implementing partners, the cooperating institutions and funding agencies
• Reviewing existing social and economic data for the activities areas to assess if it can provide good baseline data for impact evaluation, identifying gaps to be filled
• Designing the format and procedures for operational monitoring
• Reviewing existing M&E and management information systems of implementing partners and identifying where support is needed
• Reviewing monitoring reports to assess interim impacts and identify causes of potential bottlenecks in implementation
• Undertaking and facilitating others to implement the M&E plan, regularly revising and updating performance questions, indicators, methods, format and analytical processes

Qualification and experience

• Degree statistics/econometrics or relevant discipline
• At least three years of experience in participatory assessment and monitoring, data processing or analysis and computer experience, training, facilitation and communication skills, and M&E design experience.
• Ability to organize and train office staff
• Good contextual knowledge of local issues, community priorities, government priorities, social and cultural constraints and realities.

Assistant Manager, Human Resources and Administration

General Scope of the Job

To ensure sound human resources and administrative systems are in place for smooth, efficient and effective delivery of service

Key Responsibilities

• Manage staff relationships and reinforce internal synergy to enhance performance.
• Source and develop talent to respond to company needs.
• Undertake competency modelling to satisfy evolving organizational capabilities.
• Undertake O & M and human resource planning to meet operational requirements.
• Manage labour relations for industrial harmony.
• Implement Health and Safety standards to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Administer staff benefits and welfare matters to boost staff motivation levels.
• Manage security and office services to facilitate company operations.
• Effect employee separation procedures i.e. dismissals, retirement and resignation to safeguard Council and employee interests.

Qualification and experience required

• Degree in Social Sciences,
• Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management, IHRM (K),
• At least 7 years in Human Resource Management in a large reputable institution
• Good communication, negotiation, counselling, interpersonal and people management skills

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Monitoring & Evaluation Manager Job in LVCT Nairobi Kenya

Liverpool VCT, Care & Treatment (LVCT) is an established Kenyan NGO that utilizes research to inform policy reform advocacy and strengthen HIV service delivery.

We optimize our impact on the HIV/AIDS response by building capacity of partners and pay special attention to vulnerable groups and populations with special needs.

LVCT’s focus is on the scale-up of quality-assured HIV counselling, testing and care services.

We have a vacancy for the following position:

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
M&E/LVCT/2011
Location: Nairobi

Purpose of the position:

Reporting to the Director of Research and Policy, the M&E Manager has primary responsibility for the institutional M&E frameworks and systems. This includes identifying M&E needs, designing and maintaining data collection, management, analysis and utilisation systems for routine and other programme data.

The M&E Manager conducts and oversees all appropriate analysis, including the use of complimentary data sets and secondary analysis, and fully documents activities and accomplishments in the form of reports, publications, and presentations.

Specific Responsibilities

• Design and implement M&E systems that will generate timely information and feedback to key stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance for development of M&E frameworks, reporting formats and templates as required for each donor.
• Provide technical leadership for preparation of various institutional and donor quantitative and narrative reports as per contractual requirements and institutional needs.
• Providing technical support to programs staff and sub-grantees in development of M&E tools, data collection, analysis, dissemination and use that enable performance tracking
• Conduct small scale operations research studies to evaluate best practices and provide technical support in statistical data analysis of routine service and research data and in writing-up of results from the analysis.
• Provide M&E training and on-going assistance to local sub-grantees to ensure quality data collection, reporting, analysis and use of data for decision making.
• Provide support and build capacity of M&E staff, as applicable and Supervise M&E officers, data officers and locums within the division.
• Capture lessons learned and best practices. Provide documentation and dissemination of information; develop presentations, abstracts, articles, etc.
• Participate in regular meetings of project management team and Provide feedback to the Management team on results and best practices and engagement in networking, collaboration, policy and advocacy activities with CDC, NACC, NASCOP and other stakeholders

Requirements:

• Masters degree in Statistics, Social Sciences or related field with demonstrated technical experience in the design, monitoring and evaluation of programmes and quantitative data analysis
• Minimum of 3 years work experience in M&E preferably for PEPFAR and USAID funded projects.
• Experience with donor funded project design and management, proposal development and project implementation modalities
• Strong initiative and proven capacity to work efficiently in a team environment.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills;
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines.
• Good communication and capacity building skills

Qualified applicants are invited to send their cover letter and detailed CV along with contacts of three referees, Salary history and expectations to:

Human Resource and Administration Division,
Liverpool VCT, Care and Treatment,
P.O Box 19835, 00202
Nairobi, Kenya

Or email: recruitment@lvct.org

so as to arrive NOT later than 9th September 2011

Note: Only short listed applicant will be contacted.

LVCT is an equal opportunity employer

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Danish Refugee Council jobs in Dadaab kenya - Head of Construction and M&E Officer

The Danish Refugee Council has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa region since 1997. The DRC Kenya Program seeks to fill the following positions to be based in Dadaab Refugee Camp.

1. Head of Construction

To coordinate and ensure the successful implementation of all building and construction works and any other related activities being implemented by DRC.

Key responsibilities include:

• To supervise and provide technical inputs to all aspects of construction works in project sites
• Provide leadership and capacity building for the technical team
• Maintain and ensure good working relations with all stakeholders
• Ensure proper civil engineering, contracting and construction guidelines are followed by all stakeholders

Requirements:

• Must possess a degree in Civil Engineering or Building and Construction or other relevant field from a recognized university.
• Minimum 7 years experience with regard to designing, planning, implementation, supervising and reporting on integrated development works in building and construction.
• Possess wide experience in construction and contracts management with minimum 3 years experience as a manager in a senior leadership position.
• Ability to handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands.
• Proven public relations and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge and application of auto/arch CAD will be an added advantage

2. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Officer

The M&E is responsible for strengthening DRC Kenya’s capacity and profile in the area of documentation, monitoring and evaluation by providing M&E technical support and training to staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Report writing to various donors in liaison with the Regional Grants Manager and Country Director
• Focal point in proposal development, documentation, monitoring and evaluation
• Undertake field visits to project sites to ensure activities are in accordance to work plans
• Training staff on M&E principles and practices
• Training communities on community-based monitoring and evaluation methodologies

Requirements:

• Must possess a degree in Development Studies or other related field with a strong background in statistics.
• Minimum three years experience in a senior programmatic position in monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian programs.
• Knowledge and experience in participatory approaches and tools for program design, planning, monitoring and evaluation.

Please note that the above positions are on a 1-year contract with possibility of extension.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications which should include a 1-page cover letter clearly stating their qualifications and an updated CV with contact details of three professional referees to: drcjobs@drckenya.org.

Kindly indicate the position applied for as the subject heading.

Deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday,September 14th 2011.

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Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Job in Kenya - RTI International

Funded by United States President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), RTI International is providing strategic, technical, management, and operational support to the Department of Malaria Control (DOMC) under the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation (MOPHS) to expand the use of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) as an intervention for malaria prevention and control in Kenya.

RTI International is recruiting for an M&E Officer for the IRS Kenya Project to be based in Nairobi with frequent travel to field offices in Nyanza.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Coordinating in-country planning and implementation of the randomized impact evaluation, including overseeing qualitative and quantitative data collection, measurement design, and liaising with all evaluation partners;
• Overseeing the development and implementation of the project’s monitoring and evaluation strategies and requirements, including the development of an M&E strategy and plan based on key process and impact indicators for the project, and developing systems and tools for tracking indicators.
• Providing technical assistance to project staff and partners in the design and implementation of M&E plans and ensuring that appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools are used;
• Oversee the Monitoring and Evaluation component of IRS through supervision and training of national authorities to undertake geographical reconnaissance, entomological baselines and post spraying review and reporting.
• Design and implement, in collaboration with PLNP partners, a plan for local M&E activities to support the program activities; track progress on a regular basis toward project results through M&E processes and related tools that support quality assurance for key project result areas.
• Work with the various authorities to implement recommendations to address current gaps in data collection, data inputs, sources, flow, forms, registers and reports; suggest additional strategies for strengthening data collection and interpretation as appropriate.
• Participate in IRS micro-planning and coordinate post-IRS review and dissemination of results to relevant audiences including the USAID Mission and NMCP, following each IRS round

Minimum Qualification:

• B.Sc. Mathematics/Statistics with at least 6 years work experience in Public health/ Management of Information Systems or equivalent at field level or in-country malaria program, IRS environment, private sector and/or public sector
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection/survey design, implementation and analysis.
• Background in monitoring and evaluation or research in relevant area, including some of the following: performance measurement, indicator selection, quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies, and database management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using computers, with experience using statistical programs such as SPSS, Access etc.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience working in project monitoring and evaluation.

How to Apply:

Candidates who meet the above minimum requirements should submit application letter and detailed CV with contact information (including telephone & current gross salary) to jojuok@nb.rti.org on or before September 23rd 2011.

Due to urgency of the recruitment, applications will be short-listed on a regular basis and we may offer the positions before the closing date.

RTI International would like to graciously thank all candidates for their interest.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

RTI is proud to be an EEO/AA /M/F/D/V employer.

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Jobs in Dadaab Kenya - Nutritionist and Disaster Response Monitoring Officer - World Concern Development Organization

World Concern Development Organization, a Relief and Development Organization, wishes to recruit qualified and competent persons for the following positions to be based in Dadaab.

1. Nutritionist – Contract (six months)

The overall objective of this position is to manage the health and nutrition responses in the HADA project and oversee the design, evaluation, and implementation of the health and nutrition programs.

This includes coordination with government officials, relevant bodies and NGOs; the design and management of mechanisms for nutritional and health surveillance; the preparation of relevant reports and information necessary to direct the program and report to donors.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Coordination with government officials, relevant UN bodies and NGOs; the design and management of mechanisms for nutritional and health surveillance; the preparation of relevant reports and information necessary to direct the program and report to donors.
2. Contribute technical expertise in line with international best relief practices in health and nutrition and actively promote capacity building of local and expat staff as well as partners where needed.
3. Ensure effective monitoring and ongoing assessment of health and nutrition project progress and quality against stated objectives, budget and international health and nutrition standards. Provide health and nutrition technical inputs to internal and external reports and proposals before external submission.
4. Responsible for the medical and nutritional content of assessments, reports and strategy recommendations including advising on the technical ability of World Concern or partners to respond with appropriate staffing and resources needed to meet international standards.
5. Liaise as needed with other health and nutrition professionals to explore possible new programs, partnerships, handovers, funding or cooperative agreements and to avoid duplication of services in close communication with the Relief Coordinator. Represent World Concern at forums and external cross-sectoral events as requested. Liaise closely with World Concern Development Program’s Technical Support Unit where appropriate.

Qualification and Experience

• 3 years health care program management and nutrition experience, preferably in a relief setting. Medical degree, Nursing degree and/or Masters of Public Health.
• Clearly demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate technical nutritional assessments using established and recognized anthropometric assessment methodologies.
• Competence in the use of MS Office and Strong capacity building and facilitation skills, accompanied with cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
• Clearly demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate technical nutritional assessments and health programs using established and recognized anthropometric assessment methodologies following international standards.

2. Disaster Response Monitoring Officer- Contract (six months)

Primary function

Line management and administrative support and work collaboratively with the Regional M&E Officer for M&E technical guidance and support.

He/she will spearhead monitoring activities in the field and will basically be responsible for output and process monitoring for the WC disaster response Program.

Major Responsibilities:

• Data collection, entry, and compilation for the various WC disaster response projects in North eastern Kenya and South Somalia
• Ensure that WC disaster projects’ data is of high quality, complete and reliable
• Maintain/update the WC disaster project data base on a regular basis to ensure that quick summary reports of WC disaster response activities can be generated
• Undertake field visits with project beneficiaries , partners, suppliers of goods & services(for the voucher system activities) to ensure that activity implementation is in line with WC and donors’ values and standards and ensure data collection tools are filled properly.
• Support or spearhead carrying out of rapid assessments and or other surveys in the field
• Compile and disseminate on a regular basis stories of transformation and lessons learned in the field to enhance program learning
• Participate/contribute to the compilation of periodic donor or management reports
• Training field based staff and partners on how to use various WC developed M&E tools
• Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or regional M&E Officer.

Competencies and Skills required

• Basic understanding of monitoring and evaluation concepts and the purpose of M&E; project cycle and results chain (inputs-outputs-outcomes-impact) and concept of participatory monitoring
• Good training capabilities
• 2-5 years work experience with a relief and development organization.
• Relevant university degree
• Ability to maintain performance expectations in diverse cultural contexts, psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resources.
• Proficient in use of MS office especially MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint is a requirement
• Good understanding of both qualitative and quantitative data collection methodologies
• Basic understanding of basic statistics e.g. mean, mode, range etc and how to generate simple tabular or graphic reports from an Excel database
• Report writing skills
• Keen on details and conscious of deadlines
• Ability to speak Somali language or translate tools to Somali language is a MUST.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV detailing your experience for the post, current email and phone contacts and include three referees to worldconcernhr@wcdro.org by Thursday 8th September, 2011.

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