Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Kenya Girl Guides Association (KGGA)

The position is short term for 5 months.

Job Objectives: To offer Quality management and quality improvement of the DREAMS Program,

Key Tasks:

• Support all M&E initiatives for the DREAMS Program including monitoring data quality, tracking t progress of activities and analyzing data to inform programming and decision making.
• Ensure DREAMS program compliance with USAID reporting guidelines
• Support and implement the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as well as monitoring them throughout the duration of the project
• Manage the DREAMS Program electronic database
• Provide technical support and train program staff on ways to properly document and organize program progress
• Develop a Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement plan for the DREAMS Program
• Suggest ways to facilitate data collection and the flow of data within Program field teams.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in existing data collection and management systems and propose solutions.
• Perform regular field visits to perform data quality checks on a monthly basis and utilize results for program improvements and decision making
• Support DREAMS Program to ensure that donor, partner, and senior management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Support and participate in program and project evaluations
• Support in reviewing donor reports to ensure high quality reports are submitted on time.
• Assist Program Development/Grants Management to develop the annual work plan and quarterly work plans for the program.
• Review and analyze weekly reports with the Program Coordinator to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and to enhance quality of reporting.
• Participate in assessments and/or surveys relevant to the program.
• Compile project progress reports as required.
• Represent KGGA in Technical Advisory Committee meetings
• Keep abreast of developments in M&E in order to advise and recommend tools and strategies to increase program performances and results
• Perform any other duties assigned.

Performance Indicators: To be agreed with supervisor

Behavioural Aspects: Importance must be attached to projecting Kenya Girl Guides Association as a professional Association of integrity, delivering quality services.

In the performance of this job it is essential that the Holder conducts herself or himself in a way that optimizes the cooperation of staff in the achievement of Association’s objectives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Information Management, Project Management, other relevant academic background (essential)
• 1 to 3 years of Monitoring and Evaluation experience (essential)
• Capacity to produce high-quality briefs and reports in English.
• Working experience in HIV and AIDS Program Implementation
• Previous Experience working for not-for-profit organization(s)
• Ability to work with a team and independently
• Strong Analytical skills
• Initiative, dependability and organizational ability
• Strong oral, written and comprehension skills
• Excellent software expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Experience working with volunteers is desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced commercial environment with serial deadlines.