KCEP Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Background: The Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme (KCEP) will be implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MoALF) with funding by the European Union (EU) and supervision by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). 

The Programme which shall cover 8 counties has the objectives of contributing to national food security by increasing the production of the targeted cereal staples (Maize, Sorghum and Millet and pulses), increasing incomes of the smallholders in the production areas, and supporting smallholder farmers in graduating from subsistence to commercial agriculture. 

The programme will run for a period of seven (7) years. The Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) for KCEP located in Nairobi shall be responsible for the overall coordination and management of the programme. 

In addition, the programme will have two sub-units of the PCU, one in Nakuru and the other in Siakago Town (Embu County).

Re-Advertisement: Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (PME) - Nairobi 

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Responsibilities
 

Reporting to the KMO, the PME is responsible for:

• Developing and running an M&E system and associated Management Information System for managing data and information for overall monitoring, and for the collection and analysis of data on programme achievements and impact, based on a set of gender disaggregated indicators in line with the programme logical framework and stakeholders’ information needs;
• Organization and supervision of focused baseline surveys at the beginning of the programme;
• Coordinating the preparation and monitoring the implementation of the AWPB;
• Ensuring that all participating institutions keep records on their activities and feed this information into the Programme Learning System;
• Developing a simple reporting system for the monitoring of programme activities and preparing regular reports on implementation progress, performance and impact of operations;
• Set up term of reference and conduct studies to assess the impact of the programme
• Organization of training on M&E for members of the PCU, implementing partners and counties, and providing technical backstopping to implementing agencies for preparing the AWPBs and for compliance with reporting requirements;
• Undertake any other duty assigned by the KMO.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics, or a related field from a recognized university. A post graduate diploma/certificate in MIS or M&E will be an added advantage;
• At least 8 years’ working experience at management in M&E of donor-funded programmes
• At least two recent professional experience proving that the candidate has been directly responsible for:

1. Identifying programme output and outcome indicators that are coherent with the sector medium term plans and the local development plan (CIDPs)
2. Conducting a base line survey for selected indicators
3. Developing an M&E system for the programme
4. Organizing the communication on the result of the M&E
5. Preparing terms of reference for the above.

• Ability to use advanced computer packages for quantitative and qualitative analysis and data base storage;
• Good knowledge and experience on the project cycle related activities and developments in the sector;
• Strong computer and communications skills (oral, written, presentation);

Application Process
 

1. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above positions. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
 

2. Each application should be accompanied by a CV and cover letter indicating the Reference Number for the position. 

The prescribed format of the CV should be downloaded from the ministry’s website: www.kilimo.go.ke/downloads. 

Applicants for positions in the Nakuru or Siakago Town sub-units should clearly indicate the preference (Nakuru or Siakago) as in the reference numbers. 

Photocopies of Identity Card and relevant certificates and credentials should be enclosed.
 

3. Those who had previously applied should re-apply if they meet the qualifications
 

4. Each application in a sealed envelope should be addressed to:
 

The Principal Secretary
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
State Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box 30028-00100,
Nairobi.
 

The applications should be received by Friday, 10th October 2014 at 10.00am. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.