Job Summary
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer supports the execution of programs and projects by monitoring and assessing their impact.
- Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 2 years
Job Description/Requirements
Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA) is a registered NGO in Kenya and Tanzania and is part of the Hand in Hand global network. The organization started operations in Kenya in October 2010 and is currently operating in 26 Field offices within 33 out of 47 Counties in Kenya. HiH EA has so far mobilized, trained and is training over 354,858 members (80% women, 40% youth) who have created over 334,179 enterprises (30% eco-enterprises) and over 452,272 jobs on the Kenyan Programme.
The organization works with marginalized communities in the areas of economic and social empowerment using a participatory approach aimed at helping people fight poverty and vulnerability. The Hand in Hand enterprise and job creation approach is based on a philosophy of self-help, providing training, skills and support to enable people living in poverty, particularly women, to build and sustain independent, market-based, economic activities. This provides for a higher level of income for them and their families, which in turn contributes to greater food security, better education for children, increased access to healthcare, improved housing and overall improved livelihoods. Hand in Hand Eastern Africa seeks to fill the below vacancy.
SUMMARY JOB DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS. REF.NO: HEA MEO-01/2024 (1) POST
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer supports the execution of programs and projects by monitoring and assessing their impact. Responsibilities include sharing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) information, creating monitoring tools, conducting surveys, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, managing structured data, coordinating field monitoring and evaluation efforts, and preparing reports.
Duties and responsibilities
- Conduct baseline surveys, evaluations and studies as designed in program implementation framework for HiH EA.
- Undertake M&E activities and initiatives including management of data quality, tracking progress of program activities implementation and impact and outcomes.
- Support the development and pre-testing of monitoring and evaluation tools.
- Support the M&E Manager in defining and implementing of the key performance indicators (KPI), as well as monitoring throughout the duration of projects.
- Perform regular field visits to ensure projects/programs are implemented according to project/program design.
- Undertake data analysis, interpretation, manipulation and reporting for internal use and external distribution to partners, donors, government agencies etc.
- Support fundraising and resource mobilization by providing relevant data and information for proposal writing, concept papers etc.
- Maintain positive relationship with beneficiaries, local communities, partners, collaborators, government agencies and other external contacts.
- Represent and participate in forums where nominated and promote HiH EA’s work.
- Compile and submit periodic and management reports as prescribed.
- Data Quality and Documentation Management
- Ensure compliance with relevant norms, protocols, guidelines and regulations as established by the M&E system and maintain high quality standards in the performance of M&E components at HiH EA.
- Oversee processes that ensure quality control for data management and ensure accurate reporting of findings.
- Maintain proper storage of data and information and carry out regular back-ups.
- Identify strengths and weakness in existing data collection and management systems and propose solutions to M&E Manager and management.
- Ensure M&E frame and tools capture and document case studies, best practices, experiences and lessons learned for internal and external sharing.
- Participate in the dissemination of findings; share M&E reports with operations that document findings highlighting areas of successes and proposed reviews, experiences and learning points.
- Coordinate implementation of adopted best practices processes.
Job Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Science (Mathematics/Statistics), Economics, Social Science (Social Scientists) Administration, Information Management, Project Management or any related field,
- Post-graduate or professional qualification in monitoring and evaluation or project planning and management.
- Statistical data analysis skills such as SPSS, Epi Info, STATA etc preferred.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Ability to design M & E tools, surveys, surveillance systems, and evaluations
- Excellent analytical and detail-oriented individual with extensive experience in research, surveys and data management.
- Strong information technology and demonstrated ability to work with data analysis tools/packages and MS Office applications.
- A dynamic, innovative, highly motivated individual with good analytical skills and practical experience in management of structure data.
- Ability to work under pressure and deliver under minimal supervision.
- Good planning, organizational and coordination skills and demonstrated ability to multitask and comply with standards and guidelines.
- Good interpersonal skills, team orientation, public relations skills and ability to network and interact easily with people from diverse backgrounds at the local community level.
- Good communication and presentation skills; good spoken and written English, and Kiswahili and demonstrated ability to write clear and concise reports.
Application process
Qualified and interested candidates should forward a cover letter and CV, citing the Position and Reference Number to HiH-EA through the right channel on or before close of business by 11th September 2024.
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Disclaimer: Hand in Hand Eastern Africa is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge or accept any amount or security deposit from job seekers during the selection process or while inviting candidates for an interview.
