Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at CARE

This position is subject to project award and funding.  The position is expected to be based in Kitui or Eastern Kenya.

This position will be employed on a local contract.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against outputs, outcomes and impacts.
• Lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement.
• Guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidate program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt.
• Support all the technical staff in M&E functions and manage the M&E team.

Minimum Requirements:   

• Post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as mathematics, business, statistics, epidemiology or public health.
• Minimum of seven years of experience designing and implementing M&E activities for complex programs in developing countries.
• Demonstrated firm command of the M&E issues with respect to improvements in quality health service and support programs.
• Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance as per the objectives of this project (e.g., FP/RMNCAH services, performance against each funding stream).
• Demonstrated analytical skills to measure the outcomes of the project’s activities and support project supervision.
• Strong writing and organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program outcomes
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English; excellent demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel within project areas as required.