Position : Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Responsible to:- Field Coordinator
Location: Kitale
Closing date : - 25th May 2012
THE ORGANIZATION
Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
THE POSITION
The main responsibility of Monitoring & Evaluation Officer is to contribute to the development and reviewing of monitoring and evaluation system for Kitale based projects. He/she is expected to provide supportive supervision and technical assistance to project teams and partners in strategic planning and development; ensure production of timely and quality project progress reports; support in designing and implementation of baseline surveys and assessments, mid-term and end of project evaluation; quality assurance; and identify gaps and make recommendations for improvement.
The M&E Officer has functional links to HI’s Quality and Monitoring Development Coordinator.
He/she is responsible for :-
1. Establishment and strengthening of Monitoring &Evaluation System
• Support the process of planning, facilitating, reviewing and developing the Programme
Strategy at Kitale level using HI Tools
• Establish and support implementation of monitoring and evaluation system using
approved tools for identifying and tracking the indicators and targets to measure progress
and make recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate and follow the smooth running of project monitoring, evaluation and
reporting activities.
• Define Monitoring and Evaluation plan for the site and ensure adherence by project
teams through regular visits to field.
• Develop Monitoring and reporting tools and update indicators tracking monitoring tools
in collaboration with Project Managers/ officers.
• Organize project staff trainings in the areas of: data collection, effective use of data
collection tools, data analysis and proper use of data for decision making.
• Keep track of regular and timely submission of reports following the internal and donor
deadlines.
2. Knowledge Management and Capitalization
• Take lead in data collection, entry, cleaning and validation to ensure quality and
consistency; compile and disseminate reports in appropriate formats as needed for project
planning and progress reviews and/or as per donor and HI requirements.
• Assist in organizing exchanges visits, trainings and Seminars for knowledge sharing.
Contribute to a wide organizational learning process by preparing forums for
disseminating data, lessons learned, best practices, qualitative evidence provided by
activities implemented in the field.
• Develop an appropriate documentation and dissemination system related to the various
activities of the project.
Qualifications and skills required:-
Education
• University degree in public health, biostatistics,epidemiology, social sciences or related discipline
• Training in Designing, Monitoring and Evaluation of public health programmes an asset
• Relevant training in knowledge management would be an asset
Experience
• Sound experience in coordination of data collection and analysis
• Experience in public health project evaluation(Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices surveys, Quality
services, Client satisfactory surveys, project evaluations,) is an asset
• Experience and good understanding of Ministry of Health’s Management Information Systems
Skills required
• Strong analytical skills
• Report writing and editing skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to transfer knowledge through formal or non formal trainings
• Computer literate in MS Office applications and data treatment applications
Attributes
• Creativity
• Adaptability
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Results oriented and flexible
Languages
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) mandatory.
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 (three) referees with their current contacts) by email to:-
recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke on or before 25th May 2012 5.00 pm.The email
subject line should be marked: ”
Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later
stage.
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate
disqualification.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
It has come to our attention that there are some fraudulent advertisements circulating on
behalf of HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL. Be fully aware that HANDICAP
INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT request for any fees from applicants during the
application and/or induction process. Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without
delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply
Responsible to:- Field Coordinator
Location: Kitale
Closing date : - 25th May 2012
THE ORGANIZATION
Handicap International (HI) is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, our action and testimony are focused on responding to their essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for their dignity and their fundamental rights.
THE POSITION
The main responsibility of Monitoring & Evaluation Officer is to contribute to the development and reviewing of monitoring and evaluation system for Kitale based projects. He/she is expected to provide supportive supervision and technical assistance to project teams and partners in strategic planning and development; ensure production of timely and quality project progress reports; support in designing and implementation of baseline surveys and assessments, mid-term and end of project evaluation; quality assurance; and identify gaps and make recommendations for improvement.
The M&E Officer has functional links to HI’s Quality and Monitoring Development Coordinator.
He/she is responsible for :-
1. Establishment and strengthening of Monitoring &Evaluation System
• Support the process of planning, facilitating, reviewing and developing the Programme
Strategy at Kitale level using HI Tools
• Establish and support implementation of monitoring and evaluation system using
approved tools for identifying and tracking the indicators and targets to measure progress
and make recommendations for improvement.
• Coordinate and follow the smooth running of project monitoring, evaluation and
reporting activities.
• Define Monitoring and Evaluation plan for the site and ensure adherence by project
teams through regular visits to field.
• Develop Monitoring and reporting tools and update indicators tracking monitoring tools
in collaboration with Project Managers/ officers.
• Organize project staff trainings in the areas of: data collection, effective use of data
collection tools, data analysis and proper use of data for decision making.
• Keep track of regular and timely submission of reports following the internal and donor
deadlines.
2. Knowledge Management and Capitalization
• Take lead in data collection, entry, cleaning and validation to ensure quality and
consistency; compile and disseminate reports in appropriate formats as needed for project
planning and progress reviews and/or as per donor and HI requirements.
• Assist in organizing exchanges visits, trainings and Seminars for knowledge sharing.
Contribute to a wide organizational learning process by preparing forums for
disseminating data, lessons learned, best practices, qualitative evidence provided by
activities implemented in the field.
• Develop an appropriate documentation and dissemination system related to the various
activities of the project.
Qualifications and skills required:-
Education
• University degree in public health, biostatistics,epidemiology, social sciences or related discipline
• Training in Designing, Monitoring and Evaluation of public health programmes an asset
• Relevant training in knowledge management would be an asset
Experience
• Sound experience in coordination of data collection and analysis
• Experience in public health project evaluation(Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices surveys, Quality
services, Client satisfactory surveys, project evaluations,) is an asset
• Experience and good understanding of Ministry of Health’s Management Information Systems
Skills required
• Strong analytical skills
• Report writing and editing skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to transfer knowledge through formal or non formal trainings
• Computer literate in MS Office applications and data treatment applications
Attributes
• Creativity
• Adaptability
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Results oriented and flexible
Languages
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) mandatory.
If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 (three) referees with their current contacts) by email to:-
recruit04@handicap-international.or.ke on or before 25th May 2012 5.00 pm.The email
subject line should be marked: ”
Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later
stage.
Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.
Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate
disqualification.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
It has come to our attention that there are some fraudulent advertisements circulating on
behalf of HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL. Be fully aware that HANDICAP
INTERNATIONAL DOES NOT request for any fees from applicants during the
application and/or induction process. Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without
delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.
Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with
Disabilities are encouraged to apply