Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Africa Educational Trust (AET)

Direct Supervisor: Project Coordinator

Duty Station:L DolDol – Laikipia North

Renumeration: Ksh 45,000

Job Purpose : To work as part of the DolDol-Laikipia North programme team to implement project activities of the Improving Learning Outcomes in Laikipia  (ILOL)  Education project. M&E will be responsible for managing AET’s monitoring, evaluation and learning efforts, with a focus data collection, programmatic analysis and impact assessment.

Role and duties:

Specific Tasks:

• Prepare, review and update Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) plans bi-annually or when there is need as a result of changes of in project objectives/anticipated outcomes
• Work with Program Coordinator to develop quantitative and qualitative data collection tools as well as instruments in accordance with the project implementation indicators and other studies
• Maintain database for all program related data
• Ensure implementation of baseline surveys, assessments and any other evaluation exercise for various project components
• Analyze collected data using appropriate tools (STATA,SPSS, EXCEL) and generate reports useful for donors, the program and other stakeholders
• Research and collect content/stories about the project’s achievements
• Coordinate coaches monitoring activities and compile their reports on a monthly basis
• Compile monthly and quarterly analytical M&E reports in accordance with the approved reporting format
• To carry out all other reasonable duties which are necessary for the efficient running and management of the Trust

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience and Abilities 

Note that candidates are expected to have the majority but not all of these skills and experience. Also note that candidates must have the right to work in Kenya.

Qualifications

• A diploma or degree with a strong foundation in either statistics, maths or economics
•  Demonstrable knowledge of data analysis packages such as STATA, SPSS

Experience

• Proof of  advanced knowledge in using statistical packages such as STATA and SPSS
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in overseeing result based evaluation exercises

Ability

• Strong team working and analytical skills
• Excellent written English skills
• Excellent ICT skills, especially MS Excel
• Well organised and ability to pay attention to detail
• Understanding of the maa language and culture would be an added advantage

Special conditions

Willingness to work in a harsh climatic conditions amongst pastoral communities