Monitoring and Evaluation Associate at Amref Kenya

MAIN PURPOSE

The main purpose of the Monitoring and Evaluation Associate position is to provide technical support to ICD projects in the design, development and implementation of monitoring activities with support to existing Amref MEL Systems

RESPONSIBILITIES

M&E System Strengthening

• Participate in the preparation of work plans, budgets, M&E plans and performance frameworks for ICD Projects.
• Participate in monitoring the implementation of the projects activities to ensure conformance to project objectives, work plans, budget and expected results.

Reporting, Data Quality and Tools

• Support in data capture and reporting using monitoring tools to track project indicators as per the performance framework Including updating AIMS
• Providing technical input in the review of project reports and participate in field assessments including data verification
• Participate in preparing monthly, biannually and annual programmatic performance reports.
• Support project implementation team to document and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices.

Operations Research and Continuous Quality Improvement

• Participate in project Evaluations and Operations research within the department and in other continuous quality improvement initiatives

Knowledge Management

• Packaging data for dissemination via ICD and Amref social media platforms e.g. – websites, twitter (in coordination with programmes and communications team)
• Maintain repository of MER related documents such as datasets, evaluation reports, publications, ESRC approvals, and evaluation protocols

Other

• Ensure program integration and growth by participating in meetings and conferences
• Any other responsibilities as appropriately assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Public Health, Statistics or any other relevant Social Science discipline, with professional training in M&E.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant working experience
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge in establishing MEL systems
• Have a perfect command of monitoring and evaluation of project activities monitoring (data Analysis and interpretation, Development of monitoring tools, tracking of project indicators)
• Should have training and experience in M&E concepts and tools
• Experience in a busy health NGO will be an added advantage.
• Should have vast experience in project management, operations research & documentation, and monitoring & evaluation.

Skills

• Must be ICT proficient.
• Mentoring and Coaching
• Analytical and attention to details
• Excellent computer skills including SPSS, STATA and Epi info
• Familiarity with database management and statistical software is essential

Competencies

• Must possess strong attention to detail and facility with numeric data
• Must demonstrate ability to handle multiple tasks and produce reports on time and work both independently and in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team environment