Monitoring and Evaluation Associate (Kenyan Nationals Only) at Refugee Consortium of Kenya

DIVISION / DEPARTMENT: RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

JOB PURPOSE: To assist under the direct supervision of the program Officer in designing, coordinating and implementing the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of the organization and projects.

REPORTING LINES: Program Officer – Research and Knowledge Management Programme

Staff reporting to this post: None

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the program Officer in designing and implementing projects and organisational M&E activities.
• Assist in the development/ updating of monitoring framework to improve projects’ qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered.
• Assisting the Program Officer in preparing monthly, Quarterly and Annual project progress reports.
• Support in measuring, monitoring and assessing project activities and performance against the performance indicators on a regular basis.
• Assist in the development of M&E tools such as projects log frame matrix, data collection tools (surveys, questionnaires etc) and performance indicators and their measurement.
• Assist in routine data collection and accurate analysis and generation of reports from entries in the clients’ management system.
• Ensure proper filing of M&E documents including questionnaires, monitoring reports, datasets among others.
• Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative project outputs.
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required, commensurate with your grade.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Project Management or Statistics or a related field.
2. 1-2 years’ experience in Monitoring & Evaluation
3. Experience with Monitoring & Evaluation systems in NGO context is an added advantage.
4. Experience in qualitative and quantitative data collection methods
5. Strong analytical and report writing skills
6. Good team player with excellent multi-cultural interpersonal skills able to exercise diplomacy, flexibility and assertiveness.
7. Technology Awareness. Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant software applications, in particular information databases, internet/intranet services, library sources etc

Behaviour Competencies:

• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of RCK
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff across the different programs.
• Ability to work in a team with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum of supervision.
• Confidentiality.
• High standard of personal integrity, discipline and honesty.
• Confidentiality
• Attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.