Friday, August 26, 2011

ICF INTERNATIONAL MONITORING AND EVALUATION ASSOCIATE JOB IN KENYA


MONITORING & EVALUATION ASSOCIATE
(Kenya)(Job Number: 1100001674)
Description
Health, Education and Social Programs
Monitoring and Evaluation Associate
Nairobi, Kenya
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 levels, major corporations, and
multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF's Web site is
www.icfi.com.
Job Description:
The International Health and Development Division of ICF Macro (formerly Macro International Inc.) seeks a
Monitoring and Evaluation Associate to join our team. The Associate will work on the portfolio of public
health related M&E activities under USAID’s technical assistance (TA) project for global health programs.
The portfolio focuses primarily on the monitoring and evaluation of programs directed at improving
quality, availability and use of essential health services. He/ she will assist in providing technical inputs to
strengthening, integration and use of data management information systems and tools to facilitate data
entry, transmission and use. Key function of this position will be capacity building among information
systems users at the national, county, district and community levels of government and health facility
personnel. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Specific responsibilities include:
• Support development of health system and information requirements, analysis, design,
specifications, piloting and testing, implementation and evaluation
• Support the implementation of one unified integrated system and use of information
• Work with Kenya MOH and all stakeholders to identify data collection and reporting
requirements for strengthening and integrating the Community Health Information System
• Support Kenya MOH in developing standards, processes, systems and tools for ensuring the
quality of routine health information
• Provide information on the status and progress of program activities and disseminate information
and public reporting results, per client instructions, to interested parties
• Support stakeholder participation in development of information use products
• Contribute technical expertise to other projects as needed
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• Post-graduate degree in epidemiology, demography, statistics, infectious disease control with
preference for malaria
• 3 years experience in infectious disease control monitoring and evaluation
• Experience in the development of M&E frameworks and performance management plans
• Production of customized dashboards for data presentation and strategic information
• Data analysis, report writing, dissemination, use and knowledge management
• Ability to undertake capacity building and technology transfer
Preferred Skills:
• Prior experience in malaria programs and M&E systems in Kenya
• Experience working with DOMC
• Proof of technical writing a plus
Professional Skills:
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and decision making abilities
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a
highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.
ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V
To apply, please copy the link below as your web address:
https://icfi.taleo.net/careersection/icf_prof_ext/jobdetail.ftl