Organization: Omega Foundation
Title: Senior M&E Officer
Reports To: Head of Programs
Location: Kisumu
Closing Date: 26th March, 2013
Main Purpose and Scope
The position is responsible for providing support to program/project implementation in monitoring and measuring the impact of Omega Foundation’s programs and activities; development and implementation of M&E systems focused on data collection, storage, analysis and reporting; providing technical assistance in gathering and management of data; ensure the use of technically appropriate monitoring and evaluation models and information systems; and dissemination of relevant information to stakeholders.
Main duties and responsibilities
Monitoring and Assessment
Develop and oversee the use of monitoring systems to track and report on program/project activities and results.
Develop/enhance/manage information system to capture, transmit, store, retrieve, manipulate, and display information with accompanying Standard Operation Procedures.
Advice, guide and train staff and volunteers on planning, monitoring and evaluation and designing of indicators for monitoring.
Responsible for identifying or developing instruments to measure program/project implementation and outcomes.
Assist Program staff in developing systematic and realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on project performance indicators.
Provide ongoing support and guidance to staff and volunteers; and Omega Foundation and affiliates on monitoring and evaluation.
Coordinate the implementation of baseline surveys, studies, external assessments, evaluations, data collection, and quality control exercises for various initiatives.
Disseminate findings of surveys, studies, assessments and evaluations and follow-up implementation of recommendations made.
Build capacity of staff and affiliates/sub-grantees to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation, data collection and analysis, proposal writing and report writing.
Monitoring the program implementation through regular contact and field visits.
Responsible for identifying opportunities and mechanisms for program improvement based on monitoring and evaluation findings in collaboration with program staff.
Data Gathering and Management
Coordinate data collection, processing and storage for effective information management.
Provide resources, necessary support, and information for program inputs and outputs.
Synthesize lessons and experiences for continuous improvement of program approaches and methodologies within Omega Foundation and affiliates, and for sharing both within the organization and externally.
Research and Learning
Support programs to undertake research on policy matters, build case studies, and assist conduct operations research to inform Omega Foundation’s advocacy agenda.
Organize and coordinate dissemination of research findings, lessons learnt, and best practices to partners, affiliates and other stakeholders.
Documentation and Reporting
Facilitate documentation and reporting of assessments, program data, case studies, best practice and lessons learned for internal and external sharing.
Develop program and operational reporting templates that facilitate the timely and accurate acquisition and aggregation of information in programs.
Assist in compilation of quarterly, annual and ad-hoc program reports.
Carry out any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the management from time to time.
Job Requirement (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Level of Education:
A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or any related fields.
Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications
Post-graduate qualification in Statistics, MIS IT, or Development related subjects will be an added advantage.
Competencies/Abilities/Skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Ability to write in a clear and concise manner.
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to build trust among partners and colleagues.
Strong organizational and management skills.
Strong information technology skills.
Job experience:
At least five (5) years in a similar position.
Terms & Conditions:
Applicants MUST quote current and expected salary.
One year contract – renewable depending on performance and availability of funds.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit application with CV and testimonials to:
Human Resources Officer,
Omega Foundation,
P.O. Box 3246-40100,
Kisumu, Kenya.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email for an interview.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application deadline is 26th March, 2013.
E-mail applications
should be addressed to ORecruitment@omegafoundation.or.ke and must be
copied to omegafoundation384@gmail.com.Title: Senior M&E Officer
Reports To: Head of Programs
Location: Kisumu
Closing Date: 26th March, 2013
Main Purpose and Scope
The position is responsible for providing support to program/project implementation in monitoring and measuring the impact of Omega Foundation’s programs and activities; development and implementation of M&E systems focused on data collection, storage, analysis and reporting; providing technical assistance in gathering and management of data; ensure the use of technically appropriate monitoring and evaluation models and information systems; and dissemination of relevant information to stakeholders.
Main duties and responsibilities
Monitoring and Assessment
Develop and oversee the use of monitoring systems to track and report on program/project activities and results.
Develop/enhance/manage information system to capture, transmit, store, retrieve, manipulate, and display information with accompanying Standard Operation Procedures.
Advice, guide and train staff and volunteers on planning, monitoring and evaluation and designing of indicators for monitoring.
Responsible for identifying or developing instruments to measure program/project implementation and outcomes.
Assist Program staff in developing systematic and realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on project performance indicators.
Provide ongoing support and guidance to staff and volunteers; and Omega Foundation and affiliates on monitoring and evaluation.
Coordinate the implementation of baseline surveys, studies, external assessments, evaluations, data collection, and quality control exercises for various initiatives.
Disseminate findings of surveys, studies, assessments and evaluations and follow-up implementation of recommendations made.
Build capacity of staff and affiliates/sub-grantees to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation, data collection and analysis, proposal writing and report writing.
Monitoring the program implementation through regular contact and field visits.
Responsible for identifying opportunities and mechanisms for program improvement based on monitoring and evaluation findings in collaboration with program staff.
Data Gathering and Management
Coordinate data collection, processing and storage for effective information management.
Provide resources, necessary support, and information for program inputs and outputs.
Synthesize lessons and experiences for continuous improvement of program approaches and methodologies within Omega Foundation and affiliates, and for sharing both within the organization and externally.
Research and Learning
Support programs to undertake research on policy matters, build case studies, and assist conduct operations research to inform Omega Foundation’s advocacy agenda.
Organize and coordinate dissemination of research findings, lessons learnt, and best practices to partners, affiliates and other stakeholders.
Documentation and Reporting
Facilitate documentation and reporting of assessments, program data, case studies, best practice and lessons learned for internal and external sharing.
Develop program and operational reporting templates that facilitate the timely and accurate acquisition and aggregation of information in programs.
Assist in compilation of quarterly, annual and ad-hoc program reports.
Carry out any other duties and responsibilities which may be assigned by the management from time to time.
Job Requirement (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
Level of Education:
A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or any related fields.
Specialized Training/Professional Qualifications
Post-graduate qualification in Statistics, MIS IT, or Development related subjects will be an added advantage.
Competencies/Abilities/Skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Ability to write in a clear and concise manner.
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to build trust among partners and colleagues.
Strong organizational and management skills.
Strong information technology skills.
Job experience:
At least five (5) years in a similar position.
Terms & Conditions:
Applicants MUST quote current and expected salary.
One year contract – renewable depending on performance and availability of funds.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit application with CV and testimonials to:
Human Resources Officer,
Omega Foundation,
P.O. Box 3246-40100,
Kisumu, Kenya.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email for an interview.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Application deadline is 26th March, 2013.