Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant (Based in Baringo) at Self Help Africa

Department: Programmes
Location: Baringo County (Marigat), Kenya
Reports to: Project Manager
Gross salary: Ksh 1,680,000 p.a
Length of contract: 6 Months’ Probation period, 2 years contract renewable and one month notice period
Benefits: 22 days annual leave, Medical Insurance (self + spouse and up to 4 children), 10% Employer pension contribution and 25% leave allowance
Expected travel: National level travel will be required

Job Purpose: The purpose of the job is to ensure effective planning, implementation and reporting of Monitoring and Evaluation related activities for the BAringo Resilience Initiative: Nurturing Greater Opportunity (BARINGO).  The Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant will be part of the BARINGO Project Implementation Team and will advise the Project Manager in planning, implementation and reporting of monitoring, evaluation and learning activities of the Project. S/He will contribute to the development of project M&E system, tracking performance indicators, development of data collection tools, data collection, analysis and reporting and drafting of learning papers. S/He will build the capacity of Implementing Partners in M & E, manage surveys through SHA’s specific methodologies and tools and provide accurate analysis and presentation of information to enhance SHA’s position as a strong development organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. In liaison with the M&E Co-ordinator establish a sound M&E system both at the project and partner organizations levels.
2. Take lead in planning and execution of M&E related activities for the project as stipulated in the project M&E Plan including surveys, evaluations and research,
3. Ensure M&E frameworks, tools and techniques are in place for effective tracking of the project indicators’ performance and results,
4. Undertake monitoring visits to the field throughout the project implementation period, as needed to support and/ or supervise data collection or verify data quality,
5. In liaison with the PM organize project review meetings on regular basis to reflect on implementation process, challenges faced, innovations and lessons learnt,
6. Support project staff and implementing partners to manage and maintain an up to date project database system,
7. In liaison with the M and E coordinator, identify training needs, develop a capacity building plan and facilitate capacity development of the implementing partners and project staff on project related Monitoring and Evaluation processes,
8. In liaison with the Project Accountant maintain a Master Project file for all project data, reports, photographs, correspondences, donor reports and documentaries for future reference
9. In liaison with the Communication Officer, ensure documentation of case studies and Impact stories is done and that accurate project data is utilised for press releases, social media and website among others
10. Support the PM in compiling quarterly, annual and other reports required by SHA and/or the donor with input from the programme team
11. Any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager

Key Relationships:

Internal

• BARINGO Team (All)
• M & E Programme Coordinator
• Communication Officer
• Head of M&E, M&E Advisor and Evaluation Officer – HQ
• Head of Programmes
• Head of Finance and Administration

External

• Partner M & E Teams
• Government Ministries/ departments,
• Other like-minded organizations and institutions

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 3 years relevant working experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of donor funded project with skills in result based M&E frameworks, indicator tracking, Development of data collection tools and report writing.
• Excellent knowledge and practice on Project Cycle management
• Demonstrated experience in handling large volumes of data and database management
• Advanced skills in data analysis and visualization 
• Practical/ Field experience in data quality control and management
• Excellent knowledge of Windows environment (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
• Demonstrated experience in Web based platforms /Mobile application

Qualifications/Other Requirements:

• A degree in Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Project Planning & Management, Monitoring & Evaluation or other related discipline from a recognized university.
• Training in monitoring and evaluation and/or Project Management will be an added advantage

Role Competencies:

• A strong commitment to the aims, objectives and values of SHA Kenya
• Commitment to international and humanitarian NGO codes, standards and practices
• Excellent facilitation, communication, leadership and interpersonal relation skills
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and on own initiative
• Ability to deliver desired results within strict deadlines