M&E and Communication Officer at Kwetu Training Centre for Sustainable Development

Ref - M&E/KWETU/08/2022

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the M&E and communication Officer is responsible for the day-to-day tracking and reporting of project activities. The role includes rolling out standardized data collection tools and database systems; monthly data collection; verification of results reported; analysis and presentation of findings and project progress; set up of project accountability and learning mechanisms; and documentation of feedback and response from and to Kwetu and project beneficiaries.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Design monitoring and evaluation plan.
• Ensures evidence-based tracking of M&E plan and oversees its implementation and periodic revision for all project outputs;
• Supports and supervises collection and analysis of data for project M&E in accordance with timeframes set in the project work-plan;
• Develops, implements, and monitors the tools/systems for gathering, reporting, and analyzing performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation. Updates
• and implements M&E framework for all project components; Assist in analyzing results achieved compared with objectives expected and identify the appropriate means and methods required at the project level;
• Leads efforts, design tools and training sessions to develop an inquisitive learning culture within the project team and partners to feed innovations into organizational decision-making;
• Manages all M&E activities and reporting for the project.
• Collects and reports on indicators required by the donor. Measures progress toward achieving project goals;
• Provides support in the development of the work plan, quarterly reports and annual reports;
• Applies and promotes the use of participatory documentation techniques that involve project participants and staff in the process;
• Design and assist in managing program assessments and evaluations, and promoted a culture of evidence-based decision making, and effectively communicating program results to a wide
• variety of stakeholders.
• Develop and implement robust accountability systems to ensure activities respond to stockholders needs and that the results obtained are in line with the pre-established indicators and targets.
• Work closely with colleagues to strengthen the organization’s learning strategy,
• Take a lead role in extracting and consolidating evidence and learning from organization’s evaluation and project reports to identify best practice across the Go-Blue project.
• Promoting the integration of learning into project activities.
• Contribute to lessons and knowledge sharing on best practices both internally and externally.
• Documentation of best practices and facilitate the use of such data to drive project design and decision-making.
• In collaboration with the other teams, generate knowledge products such as publications, case studies and their dissemination both within and without the organization.
• Establish and maintain a knowledge management hub for the project.
• Systematic dissemination of evidence and results, both internally and externally.
• Support Business Development efforts with respect to logical frameworks, indicators and evaluation plans.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Community development, development studies, international relations. statistics or related fields
• At least 3 years M&E and communication experience in the design and implementation of development projects implemented by national/international NGOs or advanced degree in the related discipline.
• Ability to work and flexibility to travel within the coastal counties