Assistant Director, Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation at National Drought Management Authority

Job Reference Number V/No. 2/2023-24

Key Responsibilities
Specific duties and responsibilities will include: -

• Developing of Research agendas and tools; formulating of monitoring tools and indicators;
• Monitoring and evaluating the Authority’s plans and carry out impact assessments for all drought management interventions spearheaded under the Authority;
• Providing technical assistance to the Authority’s County Offices to develop comprehensive monitoring and evaluation guidelines and systems; 
• Carrying out training on National and County level to assist with the implementation of the Authority’s M&E systems;
• Conducting audits and reporting on the status of drought management issues; 
• Initiating the formulation of a knowledge management strategy for the Authority;
• Developing mechanisms to serve as the primary source of best practice and institutional learning on drought management and climate change adaptation in Kenya;
• Developing and maintaining a knowledge bank on drought management and climate change adaptation; and
• Researching new opportunities, either domestically or internationally, to assist the country’s performance in strengthening resilience to drought and climate change.

Qualifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Served in the grade of Senior policy, planning and research officer or in a comparable and relevant position for a minimum period of three (3) years;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Mathematics, Developmental Planning and Policy or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution; 
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: -Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Mathematics or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Sound ICT Knowledge: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations and statistical applications (SPSS and EPI info, etc.;) and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results