Position
Objective
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer is
responsible for the development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) strategy
and capacity for the Solidarites International Kenya / Somalia program.
The M&E officer will also assist in the development of Solidarités
International’s remote management model for Somalia programs.
Note: The Responsibility for Monitoring and Evaluation of program
activities remains the primary responsibility of all the persons directly
involved in the implementation of the activities and particularly of Field
Coordinators, DCD Kenya and DCD Somalia.
Hierarchy
- Under
the direct responsibility of the Country Director
- Close
functional links, but no hierarchal link with the program staff in Kenya
and Somalia.
List
of main tasks include, but are not limited to the following:
- Development
of separate M&E frameworks for Kenya and Somalia programs. This will
encompass monitoring of internal processes, impact indicators and risk
factors.
- Review
and develop of additional M&E tools and processes where needed and to
revise existing tools where appropriate (this will also include
recommendations for adjustments to admin or logistics tools/processes
where appropriate).
- Lead
the development of specific M&E workplan for each project, with
technical inputs by the Technical coordinators
- Conduct
regular monitoring of the M&E workplan for each project and alert the
Coordination team to any shortcomings or concerns via a monthly M&E
report
- Build
capacity of staff through training and support for effective
implementation of the M&E systems, including information gathering,
follow up and post implementation monitoring.
- To
develop a simple activity mapping methodology for use by field teams,
including the capture and presentation of basic information on activities
(location project name, Donor, photographic evidence, implementation dates
etc.)
- To
liaise effectively with Solidarites program, finance, logistics and
management teams.
- To
represent Solidarites International when required with external actors
including donors and UN/NGO partners
- Ensure
timely and accurate reporting as agreed with the Country Director
- Assist
with any other duties assigned by the Country Director.
Qualifications
and experience requested:
Education:
- Relevant
university degree, preferably in social sciences, international relations
and/or development or other relevant discipline.
Experience:
- At
least 1 years experience in voucher programming
- At
least 2 years experience in project review and evaluation.
- Working
knowledge of UN partners and institutional donors
Other skills and competences
- Excellent
interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Strong
analytical skills (qualitative and quantitative)
- Good
understanding of various donor and UN agencies funding priorities and
requirements
- Political
and cultural awareness of the Somalia context
- Excellent
communication and training skills
- Calm
and diplomatic.
- Ability
to motivate others to adopt new ideas and bring about change
- Natural
ability to connect with other stakeholders and team members
- Strong
capacity to work with initiative and without close supervision
- Good
multi-tasking skills
- Ability
to work effectively in a multicultural team
- Ability
to meet strict deadlines
Languages: English (working
language).
Computer skills :
- Excellent
competency in MS Word and Excel.
- Good
working knowledge of at least 1 statistics application (SPS etc)
How
to apply:
Send a cover letter and CV to the following email address:
jobapplication@solidarites-kenya-som.org.
Please indicate the job title in the email subject line.
Deadline for applications: 11th March 2012.
Please note that only shortlisted applicant will be contacted for interview.
Solidarités International is an equal opportunities employer
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