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Key Responsibilities

Design and Implement M&E System

•  Develop and implement an M&E plan of the project to generate regular information related to the progress of the project.
•  Develop common indicators for data collection, design data collection tools/ templates, and assist with regular data collection/generation process.
•  Provide technical support to project staff on implementing the M&E plan and logical framework.
•  Liaise with project management to collect and analyze data and to determine progress achieved.

Project Information Management

• Track project output and outcome level results on a periodic basis in close coordination with the project’s implementation team.
• Collect, check, verify and compile data from the field as stipulated in the M&E plan.
•  Review and compile monitoring reports, project progress reports, evaluation reports, photographs, case studies video documentaries, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
•  Update and maintain the project database.

Capacity Development in M&E

•  Provide technical support to staff members for all M&E-related activities.
•  Train staff members on M&E concepts, skills, and tools.
•  Work closely with implementing team for enhancing their capacity for proper data collection and reporting.

Quality Assurance

•  Review field-level assessment reports, baseline studies, and evaluation reports.
•  Ensure that organization’s reports are complete and meet the quality requirements.
•  Undertake the quality control of projects implementing strategies and approaches.

Reporting and Documentation

•  Prepare the M&E periodic progress report and submit it to the supervisor.
•  Assist the project team to prepare periodic reports of a project through providing M&E-related information.
•  Collect and/or assist to collect case stories, best practice documentation, lessons learn; and update and manage that information in project reports and other knowledge products.
•  Work closely with the projects team to ensure that lessons learned from project evaluations are documented properly.
•  Contribute to developing and managing knowledge products (knowledge management) of projects.

General responsibility:

•  Prepare monitoring field visit plan and conduct monitoring visit as and when required.
•  Conduct regular monitoring of project’s interventions to ensure the quality delivery of inputs and contribute to generating expected results.
•  Participate in internal and external monitoring missions.
•  Work closely with the project team member and relevant stakeholders for monitoring and evaluation of project interventions.

 Qualifications and Experience

•  A Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation; Development Studies, Social Sciences and Project Management, and related experience.
•  Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
•  Experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of reports
•  Hands-on experience in managing and analyzing data using various database software/tools.
•  Proven ICT skills, especially in the development of MIS software using database software
•  Proven skill in phone-based data collection Applications e.g. ODK, RedCap, etc
•  Good interpersonal, communications, and facilitation skills.
•  Strong statistical skills including knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Working knowledge of the English language along with writing and communication skills.
•  Programmatic experience in human rights and governance is preferred.

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Key Responsibilities

• Development and implementation of a fundraising strategy in line with IFA’s Strategic Plan. These include the grant writing process, providing links between program, finance, and other administrative staff so that all grant making activities are smoothly implemented.
•  Development and implement a fundraising budget and budget monitoring in liaison with program staff.
•  Development and implement clear monitoring indicators of the fundraising strategy in liaison with MEAL Officer and other program staff.
•  Continuous monitoring of external environment undertaking independent research in identifying alternative resources that ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization.
•  Development and maintenance of a fundraising calendar and support of communication officer to develop donor-specific communication tactics.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of grants management software and integrity of data
•  Develop a good working understanding of each program’s goals and strategies
• Assist in the report writing process, providing links between program, finance, and other administrative staff as needed.
•  Maintain electronic and physical programmatic files related to all aspects of the grants management
•  Mapping local, national, and regional human rights stakeholders active in the areas we work in;
•  Provide leadership in proposal development in liaison with program staff. This includes developing and submitting tailored fundraising proposals and applications to funding bodies and potential donors
•  To provide periodic tailored donor/partner reports
•  Provide proposal development training to program staff.

Personal Attributes and Skills

• High ethical standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
•  Strong verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and on a range of tasks and meet deadlines
•  Ability to problem solve and exercise good judgment
•  Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team
•  Demonstrated ability and effectiveness in dealing with various actors at different levels, and diplomacy and tact in negotiating sensitive issues
• Strong ICT skills

Qualifications and Experience

•  Masters degree or equivalent in Project Management, International Relations, Political Studies, Development Studies, Human Rights, Social sciences, Fundraising, or any other related field.
•  A proven track record of a minimum of 5 years experience in successful fundraising in the non-profit setting
• Knowledge of the non-profit, human rights sector and a familiarity with the political, socio-economic, and security contexts in Kenya and their effect on the situation of communities across Kenya
•  Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills, proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder, clients, and donor relationships.
•  Ability to build and manage a good relationship with donors and partners. He/she will be expected to represent the organization in high-level meetings.
•  Programmatic experience in human rights and governance is preferred.
•  Experience in monitoring and implementing strategies and budgets.