Feed the Children M&E Program Officer Job in Kenya

Feed the Children Kenya
 

Job Title: M&E Program Officer 
 

Reporting To: Head of Programs 
 

Line Managing: Data Entry Officers 
 

Objective of the Role: The M&E program officer will be responsible for project assessments, project designs and conducting monitoring and evaluation in the implementation of the various FTC Program activities in line with the strategic plan. 

The officer will ensure effective and timely implementation of the program activities as required plus coordination of reporting and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review, update and share the M&E framework for all the Programs.
• Undertake Capacity Building on M&E requirements for various Programs.
• Coordinate technical surveys & research including feasibility studies, baseline surveys, evaluations, and operational research exercises in collaboration with Program staff.
• Ensure proper implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation plans within the Program Pillars.
• Review and update database formats for the integrated program activities in collaboration with the Pillar Managers.
• Produce regular M&E reports for learning and Program Development.
• Coordinate and link integration of Program M&E data for accuracy and consistency to improve accessibility and use of M&E information.
• Ensure M&E approaches, methodologies and tools address the relevance and impact of program/development work.
• Timely and regular monitoring of Projects /Programs based on the approved indicators with donors.
• Ensure quality assurance in M&E for both FTC-K and institutional donor funded program/projects by documenting and disseminating, lessons learnt and best practices.
• Work closely with Program staff in ensuring internal and external program reports are quality and demonstrate change.
• Represent FTC-K in planning forums and meetings with the government and other stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of accountability in reporting procedures.
• Contribute to the development of donor proposals ensuring that respective donor guidelines, preferences, standards and procedures are fully adhered to.
• Increase FTC-K visibility, positive image through participation in relevant forums with donors.

Personal & Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Development Studies or Community Development.
• Relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Should have excellent computer skills and Data analysis.
• Experience in organizational budgeting and administration skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
• Strong verbal and report writing skills.
• Knowledge of Child Protection Policies will be an added advantage.
• Good training/capacity building skills and experience in Project Management and Project Cycle.
• Relevant experience in Monitoring & Evaluation and sustainable programming.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and deliver desired results

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please send your application letter, detailed CV, phone and email contacts of three (3) references; to hr@feedthechildren.co.ke by 30th June 2014.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted