ACTED is a non-governmental organization whose vocation is to support vulnerable
population world wide and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED
was created in 1993, is governed by the French law and has its head quarters in
Paris, France.
ACTED Kenya/Somalia is looking for an experienced self driven and a self oriented
professional to fill the following posts:
APPRAISAL, MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER (NAIROBI)
This position will report directly to the Appraisal, Monitoring & Evaluation Unit
(AMEU) Manager of Kenya/Somalia. The position is based in Nairobi and requires
frequent travel to ACTED project sites in Northern Kenya.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
• Collaborate with Field Coordination and Programme Development
Departments to design logical frameworks and indicator collection plans;
• Assist in the design of appraisal, monitoring and evaluation methodologies and
tools;
• Provide supervision and direction to the AME Unit in his/her area of
responsibility, including training the team on tools and data collection
techniques;
• Plan and conduct field-level data collection, at different stages of the project to
support project cycle management; and
• Support the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, as well as writing and
compiling reports.
Requested Profile
• University degree or Masters in Sociology, Development Studies or a related
field;
• Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in all ACTED areas of
intervention and to spend long periods in the field;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to
communicate effectively in English language;
• At least 3 years of work experience in a similar field; former experience with
humanitarian organizations is an asset;
• Previous experience with community development, economic/agricultural
development, and/or Participatory Rural Appraisal methodology is an asset;
• Knowledge of and experience in field-based data collection methods; and
• Design, Monitoring and Evaluation experience in humanitarian/development
settings.
All interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to
submit their application accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, three referees
and contacts should be addressed to nairobi.jobs@acted.org and received on or
before 5.00PM on 28TH October 2011.
Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
DATA MANAGEMENT OFFICER (NAIROBI)
This position will report directly to the Appraisal Monitoring and Evaluation Unit
(AMEU) Manager of Kenya/Somalia and work in close collaboration with field-based
AMEU teams and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Manager.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
• Create strategic and operational data management and data analysis systems
to enable effective monitoring and evaluation;
• In collaboration with GIS Unit, design, centralize/compile and update GIS and
general datasets;
• Monitor and verify accuracy of field-collected data;
• Identify gaps in data collection and ensure that AMEU staff are aware of the
need for improvement;
• Train AMEU officers and program staff on management of data and
interpretation of results and findings;
• Analyse quantitative data and provide reports to the AMEU Manager ; and
• Work closely with the GIS Manager and GIS Officer to ensure an accurate and
dynamic link between the GIS Unit and ACTED databases.
Required Profile
• A diploma or university degree in information management, computer
science or engineering, information technology or equivalent with an
analytical background;
• Excellent IT knowledge;
• Ability to create and manage data effectively;
• At least 2 years experience in a similar field using MS Excel, Access and other
data management tools;
• Familiarity with MS Office tools to prepare analytical charts, draft reports,
publications and presentations;
• Familiarity with GIS is an asset; and
• Experience with server administration is an asset.
All interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to
submit their application accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, three referees
and contacts should be addressed to nairobi.jobs@acted.org and received on or
before 5.00PM on 28TH October 2011.
Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GIS OFFICER (NAIROBI)
This position will report directly to the Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Manager of Kenya/Somalia and work in close collaboration with the Appraisal
Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (AMEU).
Key Responsibilities and Duties
• Identify map information needs and GIS data sources;
• Conceptualize and prepare maps and other cartographic products; ensure
that the products meet the requirements of concerned ACTED department;
• Work closely with the Data Management Officer to ensure an accurate and
dynamic linkage between GIS Unit and ACTED databases;
• Conceptualize methodologies for collecting GPS and other GIS-related data
according to need; maintain extremely high level of organization and
documentation of all methodologies used;
• Train relevant ACTED and partner staff on usage of maps, GPS and geo-data
collection techniques;
• Monitor and verify accuracy of field-collected data;
• Aid in data collection, entry, and analysis as needed, ;
• Prepare metadata for all spatial information;
• Manage spatial datasets, and verify and update collected data; Maintain the
strictest confidentiality of sensitive data; ensure protocols for usage and
licensing of procured GIS datasets are carefully followed;
• Co-develop GIS components in proposals and supervise implementation in
approved projects; and
• Represent ACTED in GIS-related coordination meetings, and collaborate with
implementing partners on GIS-related issues.
Required Profile
• A university degree in GIS, geography, computer science or engineering,
information science or equivalent;
• At least 3 years experience in a similar field;
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take
initiative and organize work independently;
• Good command of ArcGIS software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Word and Access;
familiarity with other GIS and data management software is an asset;
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude towards gaining a working
understanding of ACTED programs; understanding the nature of work carried
out is necessary for ensuring the relevance and usability of the maps
produced;
• Willingness to learn and capacity to innovate; the GIS Analyst must be
inventive and eager to improve his/her own skills, and be capable to adapt,
shape and develop tools best suited for ACTED’s activities;
• Ability to travel to the field for data collection, data verification and training of
field staff;
• Accuracy and attention to detail; strong organizational skills.
All interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to
submit their application accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, three referees
and contacts should be addressed to nairobi.jobs@acted.org and received on or
before 5.00PM on 28TH October 2011.
Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Daily Kenyan Jobs :: For Jobs in Kenya
population world wide and to accompany them in building a better future. ACTED
was created in 1993, is governed by the French law and has its head quarters in
Paris, France.
ACTED Kenya/Somalia is looking for an experienced self driven and a self oriented
professional to fill the following posts:
APPRAISAL, MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER (NAIROBI)
This position will report directly to the Appraisal, Monitoring & Evaluation Unit
(AMEU) Manager of Kenya/Somalia. The position is based in Nairobi and requires
frequent travel to ACTED project sites in Northern Kenya.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
• Collaborate with Field Coordination and Programme Development
Departments to design logical frameworks and indicator collection plans;
• Assist in the design of appraisal, monitoring and evaluation methodologies and
tools;
• Provide supervision and direction to the AME Unit in his/her area of
responsibility, including training the team on tools and data collection
techniques;
• Plan and conduct field-level data collection, at different stages of the project to
support project cycle management; and
• Support the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, as well as writing and
compiling reports.
Requested Profile
• University degree or Masters in Sociology, Development Studies or a related
field;
• Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in all ACTED areas of
intervention and to spend long periods in the field;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to
communicate effectively in English language;
• At least 3 years of work experience in a similar field; former experience with
humanitarian organizations is an asset;
• Previous experience with community development, economic/agricultural
development, and/or Participatory Rural Appraisal methodology is an asset;
• Knowledge of and experience in field-based data collection methods; and
• Design, Monitoring and Evaluation experience in humanitarian/development
settings.
All interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to
submit their application accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, three referees
and contacts should be addressed to nairobi.jobs@acted.org and received on or
before 5.00PM on 28TH October 2011.
Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
DATA MANAGEMENT OFFICER (NAIROBI)
This position will report directly to the Appraisal Monitoring and Evaluation Unit
(AMEU) Manager of Kenya/Somalia and work in close collaboration with field-based
AMEU teams and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Manager.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
• Create strategic and operational data management and data analysis systems
to enable effective monitoring and evaluation;
• In collaboration with GIS Unit, design, centralize/compile and update GIS and
general datasets;
• Monitor and verify accuracy of field-collected data;
• Identify gaps in data collection and ensure that AMEU staff are aware of the
need for improvement;
• Train AMEU officers and program staff on management of data and
interpretation of results and findings;
• Analyse quantitative data and provide reports to the AMEU Manager ; and
• Work closely with the GIS Manager and GIS Officer to ensure an accurate and
dynamic link between the GIS Unit and ACTED databases.
Required Profile
• A diploma or university degree in information management, computer
science or engineering, information technology or equivalent with an
analytical background;
• Excellent IT knowledge;
• Ability to create and manage data effectively;
• At least 2 years experience in a similar field using MS Excel, Access and other
data management tools;
• Familiarity with MS Office tools to prepare analytical charts, draft reports,
publications and presentations;
• Familiarity with GIS is an asset; and
• Experience with server administration is an asset.
All interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to
submit their application accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, three referees
and contacts should be addressed to nairobi.jobs@acted.org and received on or
before 5.00PM on 28TH October 2011.
Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
GIS OFFICER (NAIROBI)
This position will report directly to the Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Manager of Kenya/Somalia and work in close collaboration with the Appraisal
Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (AMEU).
Key Responsibilities and Duties
• Identify map information needs and GIS data sources;
• Conceptualize and prepare maps and other cartographic products; ensure
that the products meet the requirements of concerned ACTED department;
• Work closely with the Data Management Officer to ensure an accurate and
dynamic linkage between GIS Unit and ACTED databases;
• Conceptualize methodologies for collecting GPS and other GIS-related data
according to need; maintain extremely high level of organization and
documentation of all methodologies used;
• Train relevant ACTED and partner staff on usage of maps, GPS and geo-data
collection techniques;
• Monitor and verify accuracy of field-collected data;
• Aid in data collection, entry, and analysis as needed, ;
• Prepare metadata for all spatial information;
• Manage spatial datasets, and verify and update collected data; Maintain the
strictest confidentiality of sensitive data; ensure protocols for usage and
licensing of procured GIS datasets are carefully followed;
• Co-develop GIS components in proposals and supervise implementation in
approved projects; and
• Represent ACTED in GIS-related coordination meetings, and collaborate with
implementing partners on GIS-related issues.
Required Profile
• A university degree in GIS, geography, computer science or engineering,
information science or equivalent;
• At least 3 years experience in a similar field;
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take
initiative and organize work independently;
• Good command of ArcGIS software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Word and Access;
familiarity with other GIS and data management software is an asset;
• Proactive and self-motivated attitude towards gaining a working
understanding of ACTED programs; understanding the nature of work carried
out is necessary for ensuring the relevance and usability of the maps
produced;
• Willingness to learn and capacity to innovate; the GIS Analyst must be
inventive and eager to improve his/her own skills, and be capable to adapt,
shape and develop tools best suited for ACTED’s activities;
• Ability to travel to the field for data collection, data verification and training of
field staff;
• Accuracy and attention to detail; strong organizational skills.
All interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to
submit their application accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, three referees
and contacts should be addressed to nairobi.jobs@acted.org and received on or
before 5.00PM on 28TH October 2011.
Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Daily Kenyan Jobs :: For Jobs in Kenya