Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Jobs in Kenya

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Jobs in Kenya: Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation.

Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights and to improving the lives and futures of vulnerable children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach. Plan International Inc.

Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position Monitoring & Evaluation Officer based at the Country office Nairobi on a 2 year contract.

The post holder will report to the Country M&E Manager of Plan International Inc. Kenya.

Purpose of the Job and Key Responsibilities:

The purpose of the role is to ensure that M&E data is used to reflect on the projects performance and is used to inform project design and improvements where necessary.

The M&E Officer will also be responsible for ensuring that the M&E Framework of the PPA project is adhered to.

The position holder will support quality and effective program design by ensuring that project implementation incorporates key monitoring information and learning.

The position holder will drive learning, innovation and program accountability and will work together with the Project Manager for PPA to ensure quality and timely reporting in line with the grant document.

The focus of the role will be on data collection, analysis, documentation, effective reporting and knowledge management in line with the donor requirement.

Educational Qualification, Knowledge & Experience:

Minimum of a University Degree in Social Science.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Rural Development or any other related field from a recognized university.

At least 3 years practical work experience in monitoring & evaluation

Working knowledge of word processing spreadsheets, data entry and analysis packages and databases (Microsoft Packages, SPSS, Epi-Info)

Sound experience in participatory research methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative

Experience of building the capacity of others around M&E

Commitment to international development and children’s rights
Skills specific to the post:

Able to analyse M&E data and use this to reflect on whether the projects is meeting its aims.

Ability to work with other PPA staff to edit the programme where necessary to increase programmatic outcomes.

Demonstrable professional maturity and able to work independently

Good interpersonal skills for team working

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines in multiple tasking environments

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children. Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
How to apply:
If you meet the requirements of the above position, please visit;Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Jobs in Kenya to access the full job description and make an online application.
The closing date of applications is 15 January, 2014.