Programmes Officer (Special Focus on M&E) at Child.Org

Main Responsibilities

Programme planning and development

• Assisting in the review and implementation of organisational MEL systems, programme indicators and reporting systems for programme activities.
• Provide technical input in development of logframes and monitoring frameworks for new project proposals.
• Training field staff in the use and sharing of project data.
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of the programmes data management systems for increased data accuracy, reliability and increasing programming impact and coverage.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

• Working with programme teams to conduct project assessments.
• Working closely with the programming team in carrying out regular M&E audits.
• Conducting regular field monitoring visits and supporting project staff to ensure that they have the capacity to collect and manage project data efficiently.
• Compiling, analysing and reporting data for key programmatic outputs, outcomes, and impact indicators, including routine data validation.
• Working with the programme team to coordinate project review meetings.
• Ensuring timely production of quarterly and annual internal and external M&E reports based on agreed performance indicators.
• Continuously using evidence gathered to improve the quality of our programming and identifying new areas of opportunity.

Project management

• Provide ongoing assistance in the implementation of projects to ensure effective planning of activities and quality delivery of projects.
• Maintain up to date documentation relating to implementation of projects .
• Participating in the development and review of quarterly and annual project work plans and budgets; and recommending new approaches for improving project’s efficiency and effectiveness.
• Review and track progress on project implementation as well as on the utilisation of project resources.
• Assisting in the facilitation of project related workshops and training.

External Relations

• Sharing Child.org’s key programme findings and learning in relevant county government forums, Technical Working Groups, committees and meetings.
• Communicate effectively to different stakeholders/platforms/audiences about Child.org’s work.

Person Specification

• Bachelor's degree in statistics, social sciences or equivalent academic degree in other relevant subjects.
• Additional training and certification in project monitoring and evaluation is preferred.
• At least 3 years demonstrable experience working in programme monitoring, evaluation and learning.
• Thematic knowledge in conducting monitoring and evaluation for maternal and child health and education programmes.
• Experience in development of project log frames and monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Experience in conducting programme evaluations including development of data collection tools, data management and analysis.
• Experience and ability to conduct training for programme teams.
• Experience in providing technical support to county records and information departments.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Competency with a statistical database such as EPI Info, SPSS, or STATA is desirable
• Sound computer literacy skills, especially Excel/Google Sheet formulas/Google docs.
• Skills in project management is an added advantage.
• Working in complex cultural environments.
• Good negotiation and diplomatic skills.
• Good report writing skills.