Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Volunteer at International Aid Services Kenya

IAS- Kenya is recruiting a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Volunteer who will be based in Nairobi County. S/he will be responsible for the overall monitoring and evaluation of all projects

Reports  to

Programmes  Manager

JOB SUMMARY 

The role of this position is responsible  for the overall monitoring  and  evaluation ,strengthening program quality and accountability, ensuring quality project periodic progress reports are developed and submitted to donors in-line with the deadlines; ensuring documentation of projects impact stories; promoting learning and reporting of  programs in line with IAS K monitoring and evaluation system.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :

          MONITORING, EVALUATION AND LEARNING VOLUNTEER

• Monitoring the implementation of projects vis-à-vis the approved work plan, targets    and donor    contracts.
• Developing and updating of the consolidated M&E work plan and M&E frameworks for all ongoing projects.
• Maintaining electronic and/or paper-based Management Information Systems  for tracking and reporting all quantitative data and information;
• Analyzing data and producing reports, factsheets with useful statistical analysis and presentation (charts, tables) as necessary in a timely manner;
• Contributing to an effective roll-out of M&E collection and reporting systems to all staff and partners through training, site visits, manuals, and other technical support as needed;
• Training of staff on KOBO Toolbox to ensure that data collection remains core business for IAS K during implementation.
• Conducting internal Data Quality Assessment (DQA) using SPSS and overseeing implementation of DQA recommendations.
• Documenting and sharing the lessons learnt and best practices on time and ensuring that the knowledge gained contributes to the improvement of projects and influence the strategic development of future projects and activities.
• Measuring and reporting on qualitative and quantitative input, process, output, outcome, impact, objective, and goal-level performance indicators for all projects
• Developing and implementing appropriate data collection and analysis instruments, methodologies (e.g. survey questionnaires, focus group discussions, and key-informant interviews) and data/information dissemination/utilization plans.
• Participating in the development of concept notes, project proposals and submission to potential donors.
• Preparing  and  submitting   quality, accurate ,complete    weekly,  monthly  biannual  and  annual  reports
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Statistics, Monitoring and evaluation, Project Management and planning, social sciences or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning  position responsible for implementing MEAL activities of development projects  in either relief or development and preferably in an NGO.
•  Knowledge of the principles and current approaches to MEAL, using both quantitative and qualitative methods, in all stages of programme cycle management.
•  Experience of designing and use of digital data collection systems is an advantage
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS office suites,  SPSS

Other requirements:

• HELB Clearance certificate
• Valid Kenyan Driving  licens