Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Centre for Governance and Development (CGD)

Job Details

CGD is seeking to hire an M & E Officer based in Nairobi on a one year contract.

The position entails the development and implementation of CGD Monitoring and Evaluation policy framework.

The key responsibilities of the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer are to:

• Development of a policy framework and procedures for the monitoring and evaluation of CGD project activities.
• Establish and coordinate a monitoring system including data collection, analysis and review.
• Develop M & E tools and their revisions (eg. logical framework, project performance tracking, indicators, data flow charts, M&E manuals, etc.) drawing on benchmarks and other available tools.
• Coordinate monitoring activities and inputs required of other team members.
• Ensure information gathered through monitoring activities is shared quickly and in an appropriate format with management so that any problems arising can be addressed.
• Review and analyze monthly/quarterly/annual reports with the project/program manager to identify the causes of potential bottlenecks in project implementation and to enhance quality of reporting.
• Suggest strategies to the project management for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the projects by developing plans to minimize or eliminate such bottlenecks;
• Monitor and evaluate overall progress on achievement of results and the sustainability of the project’s results;

Qualifications and Experience

• First level university degree in political science, public policy, development studies, economics, or related field.
• Advanced certificate/diploma/degree in M&E preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E systems in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs;
• Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance monitoring plans.
• High level of attention to details in all aspects of work responsibilities;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills combined with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated ability to train and build capacity of others