Thursday, February 9, 2012

SAVE THE CHILDREN DESIGN MONITORING AND EVALUATION COORDINATOR JOB IN KENYA - DM AND E

Save the Children Canada works in 37 countries around the world to deliver child rights programs.

Established in Kenya in 1984 our programs operate in Eastern, Nairobi and Central Counties.

We are a member of Save the Children International, the world’s leading independent organization for children.

As a key member of the programme support team, the Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DM&E) Coordinator will support delivery of Save the Children’s strategy in Kenya.


Key Accountabilities

The Design Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator is responsible for oversight and implementation of project monitoring systems to provide reliable information for reporting and planning purposes.

Specifically, the Coordinator will undertake proper data collection, analysis and management to ensure transparency and accountability in tracking project results; assist in design of new projects; conduct assessments, baselines and end lines to measure project outcomes; and give oversight to project monitoring systems.


The DM&E Coordinator will work closely with field programme staff and technical advisors as well as head office DM&E staff.

The DM&E Coordinator will be based in Meru Area Office while supporting visits to other project sites.


Essential Qualifications

University Degree in Statistics/Computer Science/Mathematics/Population Studies or related fields; solid understanding and interest in M&E systems
At least five (5) years work experience on M&E systems in international development
Experience in participatory assessment methodologies (PRA/PLA, RRA)
Expert proficiency in MS Access, Excel, SPSS, Epi Info; proven data analysis; report writing skills with fluency in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
Proven people management skills, a team player who is a self-starter; adaptable to changing program priorities; responsive to emergency situations

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three referees and day time telephone contact to kfo@sc-canada.or.ke

or Box 27679-00506, Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi no later than 17th February 2012.