Monday, September 9, 2013

USAID Monitoring, Evaluation and Information Officer job in Kenya

TIS DAI

Seeking: Monitoring, Evaluation and Information Officer

 
Do you want to make a difference in Somalia?
 
Would you like to join a dynamic team working on Peace and development in Somalia please read on?
 
USAID Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program
 
The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia. 

The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials. 

TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization goals.

The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly motivated Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Information Officer. 

As our Monitoring, Evaluation and Information Officer you will be responsible for handling the program’s information and communication needs and programming. 

In high profile, high pressure environments, quick results reporting are expected. 

In addition to compiling appropriate reporting on program status and impact, including regular reports, success stories, press releases, and ad hoc reports on how the program responds to particular issues, you will inform Nairobi office programming with regard to media, communications and information activities. 

This position will be based in Wajir, Garissa or Mandera County with frequent travels in Gedo and Lower Jubba.

Qualifications and skills sought:
 
Education
  • University degree in Mass Communication, English Language/Literature or other appropriate field, or equivalent.
Work Experience
  • A minimum of two years of experience in international development.
  • Familiar with activity and grant reporting methods and systems.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office suites.
  • Experience with deadline-driven writing assignments.
  • Experience in media, multimedia reporting, political journalism, and political analysis required.
Languages
  • English and Somali language fluency required.
Do you have the above qualifications and skills? 

Please send 

1) a CV 

2) current position and salary history and 

3) three professional references to TIS@dai.com. 

Closing date: Friday 20, 2013. 

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.