VACANT POSITION: MONITORING LEARNING AND EVALUATION OFFICER

OPENING DATE: 25th January 2022 AT 12:30 P.M.

CLOSING DATE: 21st February 2022 AT 2:00 P.M.

WORK HOURS: FULL TIME BASIS/PART-TIME

Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of Gender, culture, nationality. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
KECOSCE does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

JOB SUMMARY:
Kenya Community Support Centre (KECOSCE) is a Kenyan National NGO active in the Coast, Northern Kenya and Nairobi regions of Kenya. KECOSCE has its main offices in Mombasa.

KECOSCE works with grassroots communities and at county/national level to facilitate a just, secure and progressive society. This is achieved through our strategic pillars including strengthening Democracy, Good governance and Human Rights, Supporting Sustainable Environment and Natural Resources Management, promoting Peace, Security and Inclusive Societies, enhancing Gender Equality and Empowerment of women and strengthening organizational sustainability.

KECOSCE is seeking to recruit a Monitoring and Evaluation officer to join its team of self driven staff and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s vision.

Summary of Key Functions: Under the overall guidance of Executive Director and direct supervision of the Programs Coordinator the officer will be responsible for.

• Development and implementation of result-based monitoring, evaluation and reporting system with detailed guideline for its implementation;
• Leadership role in conducting outcome/impact and evaluation studies;
• Planning, Management, Reporting and data analysis together with developing and implementing comprehensive M&E Strategy for the Project;
• Development and strengthening institutional monitoring, inspection and evaluation procedures in KECOSCE
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the area of monitoring and evaluation

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement an effective result based M&E system including tools and technique in collaboration with the donors and program staff and ensure that M&E systems and procedures are well-integrated with donor reporting systems and procedures;
2. Generate convincing evidence of projects impact for policy makers, donors, government officials and other stakeholders;
3. Monitor all project activities, expenditures and progress towards achieving the project outputs;
4. Suggest strategies to the Project Management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the project by identifying bottlenecks in completing project activities and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks;
5. Prepare quality monitoring and evaluation report highlighting achievements and share with staffs and donors
6. Any other responsibilities as requested by the Management
7. Work as a focal person for the Monitoring and Evaluation component, identify delivery issues of the component and ensure effective coordination of the component activities for quality and consistency;
8. Coordinate, organize, facilitate different research/evaluation (performance evaluation, baseline, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation, etc) using both qualitative and quantitative methods
9. Prepare Key Result Reports, Annual Result Reports, Quarterly & Annual Progress and M&E report of the projects in line with donor requirements
10. Organize and facilitate M&E trainings and workshops including preparation of concept note and development of training materials, training schedule, etc; monitoring of VC performance;
11. Identification and documentation of success stories, achievements, lessons learned and document recommendations to be integrated into broader knowledge management efforts.
12. Compile and disseminate information extracted from all available information management systems to Project Management and other stakeholders as needed

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling KECOSCE’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of KECOSCE
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

• Organises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships. Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing Priorities and competing deadlines and establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support

Knowledge Management and Learning

• In-depth knowledge on MIS, M&E and development issues
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the application of methodology: Good understanding of capacity assessment methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity building opportunities;
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, Respectful and helpful relations with donors and project staff.

Self-Management

• Focuses on result for the client
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view

Required Skills and Experience

Education: University Degree preferably in Business Administration, Economics, statistics or related field.

Experience:

• At least 2 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Experience in design and implementation of M&E/MIS in development projects implemented by NGOs
• Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and production of reports;
• Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software;
• Expertise in analyzing data using statistical software;
• Strong training & facilitation skills.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in written and spoken Kiswahili and English.
• Quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Must have complete computer operation skills including specialist analytical softwares.

How to Apply

In order to flatten the COVID-19 Curve, all Interested applicants are advised to send their applications ONLY THROUGH EMAIL to [email protected] indicating “Monitoring and Evaluation Officer” on the subject line. This offer is will close on 21st February 2022 at 2:00 pm.EAT. All applications will be treated with utmost confidentiality.