Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Frontier Counties Development Council (FCDC)

Job description:

• Responsible for setting up and implementing an M&E system by setting up a results monitoring system (RMS) – both qualitative and quantitative data collection. This aims to create routine/regular programme performance monitoring for adaptive programming.
• Establishing a programme database (digitalize RMS) for the management of program data and information.
• Ensure that FCDCs policies of Leaving No One Behind (LNOB) and Gender Equality are fully embedded during implementation and applied in the day-to-day implementation of the program and ensure that these are effectively captured in the program reports;
• Participate (together with PCU) in the preparation of annual work plans;
• Coordinate all M&E activities related to baseline studies, midterm reviews, and program end-line evaluations
• Responsible for timely preparation and submission of all Program reports - quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports in close collaboration with project officers.
• Represent FCDC and LSS program in different fora when asked by the management. This includes making presentations of the FCDC secretariat and the programme's progress.
• Participate in programme routine field visits and contribute to the documentation of results (photos, info-graphs and testimonials), and lessons learnt reflections and best practices through case studies, etc.
• In consultation with the programme coordination team, develop project risk management tools in line with the existing project risk management matrix.
• Support in developing TOR for external consultants for baseline surveys, assessments, and studies.
• Lead the development of knowledge management and learning platform and support the facilitation of learning and sharing of innovative models and successes of the program within the framework of strengthening the Program Learning agenda.
• Any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, experience essential, skills, and knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Social Sciences, Economics, Statistics, Development Studies, or any other related field from a recognized university.
• An advanced degree in M&E, Project Management, or Social Science will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills with proven experience in Project Cycle Management (PCM).
• At least 5 years of demonstration in applying M&E systems and frameworks and successful coordination of M&E functions and experience
• A grounded understanding of qualitative and quantitative methodologies in research and evaluation.
• Experience with database design and management, including advanced use of Excel and data analysis and entry packages, including SPSS data analysis. Mobile data collection skills are required, while basic GIS mapping skills are an added advantage.
• Experience in preparing logical frameworks and an excellent understanding of the theory of change.
• Experience in developing proposals for projects and programs.
• Excellent communication skills with proven experience in project design, planning, monitoring, and reporting; and the ability to write clear and informative reports.
• Experience in working with people from diverse backgrounds, demonstrating high respect for cultural differences.
• Good team player and can communicate effectively in both speaking and writing English and Kiswahili.
• Experience in working with major donors including SDC, USAID, World Bank, e.t.c
• Honest and efficient in the use of resources, including own time.