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Heifer International's mission is to work with communities to end world hunger and poverty and to care for the Earth. Dan West was a farmer from the American Midwest and member of the Church of the Brethren who went to the front lines of the Spanish Civil War as an aid worker. His mission was to provide relief, but he soon discovered the meager single cup o...
RESPONSIBILITIES and DELIVERABLES
(including approximate percentage effort)
Strategic MLE Implementation
Provide technical guidance and support in the implementation of the overall monitoring, learning, and evaluation framework in line with the CP’s 10-year Program Framework and Heifer International’s global goal and monitoring, learning and evaluation requirements (50%)
i. Collaborate with Mission Effectiveness and global MLE network in the adoption and adaptation of technical MLE standards
ii. Defining the Kenya living wage target for every region Heifer Kenya implements its projects by end of November 2016, and thereafter tracking the progress of its achievement annually.
iii. Deploy and optimize use at country level of Heifer International’s system of record for project and program results
iv. Supervise quality data collection and management in accordance to latest industry standards as adopted by Heifer International’s Mission Effectiveness team.
v. Establishment of quality assurance procedures for data prior to its use
vi. Plan and coordinate Country Program Framework reviews, Project Self Reviews and Planning (PSRP) sessions, midterm and final or end of project evaluations.
vii. Design and implement a system to identify, analyze, document and disseminate lessons learned for program and project results
viii. Develop and set-up of all live projects in Kimetrica system and for all new project established
ix. Developing and maintaining a database for the project beneficiaries in all the key project both internally and in Kimetrica platform on a continuous routine
x. Analyze and discuss emerging issues from progress and evaluation reports and coordinate the development, and monitor and follow up of, action plans for the recommendations to the relevant Program Management and Partners for timely corrective measures
xi. Ensure clear definition of objectives and their results; adequate provision of technical advice for the revision of key indicators. realistic intermediate and end-of-project targets are defined, focused baseline studies are conducted at project start, and clear identification of sources of data and collection methods.
xii. Conduct research to assist project design with relevant secondary information.
xiii. Design project MLE frameworks and log frames
xiv. Provides solutions for more complex data management requirements by leading to development of digital MIS databases, mobile SMS technology etc.
xv. Piloting mobile based data collection processes in partnership with organization such as: Mercy Corps Arifu, we farm, etc.
xvi. Coordinate with Director of Programs to ensure effective project start up, management and closure
xvii. Liaise with Finance and Programs to perform Earned-Value Analysis (EVA) for all projects on semester basis and share report with Senior Management for timely corrective measures.
xviii. Document, package and disseminate lessons learned
Capacity Development
Lead and collaborate in the development of people and management strategies to strengthen MLE effectiveness across the country program and Africa area to meet the requirements of an increasingly competitive environment. (35%)
i. Supervision of communication officer, providing mentoring and coaching on approaches and technical methodologies
ii. Participate in exchanges visits with other country programs and other regional assignments to contribute to the MLE activities of Heifer’s program and external networks
iii. Promote a results based approach to Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation emphasizing on data quality, results, and impacts
iv. Contribute in the recruitment, training and supervision of external parties that are contracted to implement special surveys and studies required for evaluating project effects and impacts
v. Build staff and partners’ capacities on MLE through facilitation of trainings, collaboration, and development of MLE tools
vi. Foster quality participatory monitoring by training and involving primary stakeholder groups in the M&E of activities
vii. Continuously build self and professional development knowledge, skills and competencies
Fundraising
Ensure availability of quality project and program data, information, analysis and insights for country staff, management, resource mobilization staff, marketing team and external donors. (15%)
i. Financial analysis of the country program and project’s work is fully integrated into assessment of results and insights
ii. Routine practices and protocols enable timely, relevant and accurate reporting
iii. Visually appealing formats/infographics for reporting across all stakeholders
iv. Present country program achievements and lessons learned to internal and external audience
May Perform other job-related duties as assigned
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Required Experience
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in the fields of Development studies, Social Science, Economics or related to rural sociology, sustainable human and community development or other related field with 3 years of experience.
Preferred Requirements:
RESPONSIBILITIES and DELIVERABLES
(including approximate percentage effort)
Program Management (25%)
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Program Planning and Budgeting (15%)
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Budget Management and Monitoring (15%)
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Program Reporting (20%)
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Program Development and Fundraising (15%)
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Documentation and lessons learning (10%)
A. Support country projects in developing and documenting lessons learnt and experiences for dissemination and sharing to inform future project development.
B. Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Country Program director.
DELIVERABLES
Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
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