Monitoring & Evaluation Research Job in Kenya with TUPANGE

 TUPANGE is a five year project being implemented by Jhpiego and its partners.

TUPANGE works in five urban  centers in Kenya to increase and sustain contraceptive use among marginalized urban populations by improving the quality and accessibility of family planning services, particularly by strengthening linkages between communities and clinics, improving the quality of integrated maternal and reproductive health services and expanding the role of the private
sector in the provision of family planning services, including public-private partnerships.

Monitoring Evaluation & Research Advisor
The Monitoring Evaluation & Research (MER) Advisor for Tupange will lead the development, implementation and management of all MER activities for the project.
S/he will work closely with program staff to maintain accurate and up-to-date monitoring frameworks, ensure up-to-date and accurate information in all relevant office database systems and develop research protocols.
S/he will lead program teams in the preparation for data collection, editing, analysis and reporting of assessments, routine reports and evaluation studies as required.
S/he will assist the program staff in preparing program reports, presentations and publications.

Responsibilities

•     Coordinate with the program staff to create, test, and refine relevant MER frameworks for effective collection, storage and use of service provision data
•     Work with program officers in producing, maintaining and sharing up-to-date PMP tables
•     Ensure that the Tupange staff are utilizing the Jhpiego project data bases (currently JEMS, TSM and JRISE)
•     Produce quarterly reports analyzing the achievements and outputs of the project
•     Assist in gathering, summarizing and disseminating relevant technical updates on program planning, monitoring, evaluation and operations research within the project
•     Facilitate on-the-job MER training for staff and stakeholders, especially in the area of use of data for decision making
•     Develop and maintain a system for archiving MER guidelines, tools, data files, analysis files, reports and presentations for major activity undertaken
•     Produce abstracts and publications from Tupange data
•     Lead the MER responsibilities in the preparation of all project reports

Qualifications

•     A Masters’ degree in MER, statistics, reproductive health or related field
•     Five years of work experience in leading monitoring and evaluation of health projects and/or HMIS work in Kenya
•     Experience working with MOH systems and personnel and in donor-funded projects an asset
•     Excellent analytical, oral and report- writing skills
•     Computer literacy, particularly in the use of MS Word, PowerPoint, MS Access and SPSS

Interested applicants should send a CV with three referees and detailed cover letter by email to HR-Kenya@jhpiego.net by 9th November 2012 indicating how their education and experience qualifies them for the position.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered according to qualifications and experience.

Only those selected for interview will be contracted
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer

M & E specialist - Cash Transfer Programme, P3, TA

 M&E Specialist – Cash Transfer Programme, P3,TA

Closing date:  17 Oct 2012

UN Children's Fund

If you are qualified and looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the post of M&E specialist with UNICEF Somalia, Nairobi.

If successful, you will be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Nairobi and Somalia that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.

The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year. Further extensions will be based on organizational needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Purpose of the Post

Under the supervision of the cash transfers program coordinator, the post will support the office in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities linked to the cash transfers/vouchers programs funded by UNICEF in Somalia.

Based on the evolution of the scale of the cash transfers/vouchers program, the incumbent might be required to support the program coordinator on additional tasks.

Major duties and responsibilities

•     Coordinate the cash transfers/vouchers monitoring activities: a. Manage the Cash and Voucher Monitoring Group (CVMG) monitoring process: facilitate in collaboration with ODI monthly CVMG meetings, supervise and support the collection and analysis of cash transfers/vouchers quantitative and qualitative data with the third part monitoring partners (ODI and SATG); b. Provide ongoing technical support and strategic orientation to the CVMG and be the focal point for ODI, SATG and the CVMG members; c. Ensure information flows between the CVMG, the CBRWG and external stakeholders; d. Based on the results of the interim evaluation, ensure that the recommendations to improve the current monitoring system are addressed in collaboration with ODI and the NGOs partners; e. Transform the monitoring results of the cash program into advocacy materials to support fund raising efforts and inform the future of the programme; f. Share progress and results of the monitoring system externally (CBRWG, clusters) and internally (especially with the PME section); and g. Develop innovative ways to regularly adjust the data collection (both quantitative and qualitative) to the challenging and high risk context of the office.
•     Support the final evaluation of the program, review reports, facilitate the field data collection of the evaluation team, link the evaluation team with the key stakeholders of the program Brief staff members in the zone and liaison offices on the correct application and interpretation of UN/UNICEF personnel rules, regulations, procedures and policies. Provide orientation to newly recruited local staff on personnel procedures and requirements.
•     Produce lessons learnt and advocacy materials the cash transfers/vouchers program to inform UNICEF decision making and the future development of the program for middle and long term strategy, develop a management response based on the recommendations of the final evaluation.
•     Support the program coordinator in different tasks such as participation to coordination meeting with partners, supervision of implementing partners, writing of activities reports.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Competencies required

•     Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Political sciences, international relations, Development Planning, Statistics or a related technical field.
•     At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in programme monitoring and evaluation in the field, experience in emergencies context is required.
•     Ability to work under pressure is required
•     Proficiency in written and oral English and local language of duty station required.

Core Values (Required)

    o Commitment
    o Diversity and Inclusion o Integrity

Core Competencies (Required) o Communication

    o Working with People
    o Drive for Results

Functional Competencies (Required)

    o Analyzing
    o Applying Technical Expertise o Following instructions and Procedures
    o Planning and Organizing

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11) form, updated Curriculum Vitae attaching copies of academic certificates to the email below.

UN staff are requested to provide the last two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs).

Please quote the vacancy number and post title in the subject line of your application subject.

Applications submitted without a duly completed and signed Personal History Form (P11) will not be considered. Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted qualified female candidates and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply UNICEF is a non-smoking environment

Monitoring and Evaluation/Data Entry Clerk Job at Transmara District Hospital in Kenya

Republic of Kenya

Ministry of Medical Services

Office of the Medical Superintendent

TransMara District Hospital

Job Title: M&E / Data Entry Clerk

1 Post

Reports To: Program Manager

Employment Status: Contract, Hourly

Summary:

Receives, reviews, and enters data into computer system or tracking database according to established procedures.

Ensures accuracy of all data recorded and performs database maintenance functions, support the institution’s vision, mission and goals.

Support all ICT equipment and network infrastructure and ensure that they are working well.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Keeps track of received data and source documents.
•     Prepares and sorts source documents, and identifies and interprets data to be entered.
•     Contacts preparers of source documents to resolve questions, inconsistencies, or missing data.
•     Data entry on the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System in place. Enters alphabetic, numeric, or symbolic data from source documents into computer following format displayed on screen, and enters necessary codes.
•     Confirms accuracy of data such as patients/clients numbers, weight, height, dates, and drugs.
•     Produces monthly data sets to be sent to the funding donor.
•     Compares data entered with source documents, or reenters data in verification format on screen to detect errors.
•     Reviews and makes necessary corrections to information entered.
•     Compiles, sorts, and verifies accuracy of data to be entered.
•     Processes various forms.
•     Assists in establishing and maintaining an effective and efficient records management system.
•     Generates reports and responds to inquiries regarding entered data as requested.
•     Maintains confidential information
•     Performs general ICT duties such as computer maintenance, network and internet support and troubleshooting, etc.
•     Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Competency (To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies):

•     Knowledge of records management procedures.
•     Knowledge/experience in handling MOH/PEPFAR data
•     Knowledge of assigned program activities guidelines and processes
•     Ability to operate various work-processing software, spreadsheets, and database programs.
•     Maintain confidentiality.
•     Interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.
•     Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The education and experience requirements listed below are representative of this position’s requirements.

Education/Experience:

•     Must have a diploma and,
•     One (1) year work experience in a data clerk / IT support position or a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the position’s essential duties and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

•     Diploma in any of the following : Information Technology ,  IMIS , Computer Studies, Health Records from recognized institution
•     Experience in health records Management or has worked in a Health institution will be an added advantage.
•     Experience in MS office applications specifically MS access , Excel, word and PowerPoint
•     Experience in User support and hardware and software installation
•     Network support experience will also be an added advantage

Qualified and interested persons should submit their application letters together with C.V., copies of academic and professional testimonials, and two (2) current letters of recommendation to the undersigned so as to reach on or before October 5th 2012.

The Medical Superintendent
TransMara District Hospital
PO Box 98-40700
Kilgoris.



Telephone: 058-5122212/5122041 Kilgoris

Telegram’'MEDSUP' Kilgoris

Or email to medsuptransmara@yahoo.com, clearly indicating position for which you are applying in the subject line.

Note: TransMara District Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
  
Only short listed candidates will be contacted

APHIAplus IMARISHA monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Jobs in Kenya

 Monitoring and Evaluation Assistants
APHIAplus IMARISHA, funded by USAID, is seeking individuals, who are organized, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in the Northern Arid Lands.

The project supports integrated service delivery and addresses the social determinants of health in Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, and Tana River. 

Programmatic intervention areas focus primarily on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Family Planning / Reproductive Health, MNCH, Nutrition, WASH, and the social determinants of health (household economic strengthening for specific target groups).

The positions report to the County Health Coordinator and will be based in the respective sub-counties (Turkana, Samburu, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera & Tana River)

Job Purpose:

To support the Health Ministries in strengthening the health information system.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

•     Assist the DHRIO and HRIOs to verify data from monthly reporting tools (Health Facility & Community) and support its entry into DHIS and KePMS;
•     Jointly with DHRIO and HRIOs plan APHIAplus IMARISHA M&E supported activities;
•     Raise field activity advances (FAA) for M&E related support to the ministry of health based on approved work plan and budgets;
•     Ensure use of correct APHIAplus IMARISHA documentation during implementation of its supported activities (i.e. list of participants, reimbursements and claims);
•     Monitor implementation of APHIAplus IMARISHA supported activities both by MOH staff and project staff, with regular updates to the project County Health Coordinator;
•     Track monthly reporting rates of health facilities, Community Units and local implementing partners and give feedback to County Health Coordinator;
•     Assist the DHRIO and HRIOs with filing and back-up of facility records and reports;
•     Assist the DHRIO and HRIOs to conduct stock inventory of MOH data collection and reporting tools and report the status to M&E officer;
•     Ensure adequate availability of tools for community based data (CBHIS, OVC, HBC, BCC, Gender) and their proper use by local implementing partners;
•     Participate in APHIAplus supported assessments, surveys and evaluations.

Qualifications and Competencies:

The ideal candidate should have a Diploma in Health Records and Information Technology from a recognized Medical Training College plus experience working in a health facility, be a team player and a good communicator able to work under minimum supervision.

Preference will be given to locals and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you would like to join this dynamic team please e-mail your application letter, CV and contact details of three work-related referees, quoting the position and reference numbers in the subject, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya - recruitment@amref.org or drop it at the nearest APHIAplus IMARISHA office in Garissa, Wajir, Lodwar or Isiolo, by Friday 28th September 2012.

Please do not attach certificates and testimonials at this point.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Land O' Lakes Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Land O’Lakes International Development is a division of Land O’Lakes, Inc., a U.S. food and agricultural cooperative that implements humanitarian and economic development activities for donor agencies, is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Description
Based in Nairobi, the Global M&E specialist will be supporting the implementation of Monitoring and Evaluation in Land O'Lakes international development programs.

Main responsibilities will be to assist development programs during the main stages of M&E including, but not limited to: start-ups, baselines, on-going monitoring activities and reporting, assessments and improvements, close-outs, final surveys and reporting of data.

Also, main responsibilities will include close coordination with the M&E, Communications, Information Systems and other teams at the home office to make sure that their standards are effectively implemented in the M&E process and systems.

This position will also be a key collaborator with New Business Development.

Requirements

•     Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred.
•     At least two years of industry-related, data-oriented experience;
•     Strong background in both qualitative and quantitative analysis;
•     Strong MS Office Suite proficiency and immediate proficiency in statistical software (Minitab, SPSS, Stata, EpiInfo, MS Access).
•     Must be detail oriented, proactive, and flexible
•     Ability to work with people of different cultures
•     Must demonstrate problem solving abilities
•     Excellent English written and oral communications skills
•     Experience with USAID or USDA programs and
•     Knowledge of agriculture, nutrition and/or health a plus

To apply

Send resume and cover letter to “recruit.nairobi@idd.landolakes.com”

I choose Life - Assistant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job in Kenya

I Choose Life – Africa (ICL) is one of the leading Non-Governmental
Organizations that has contributed greatly to HIV prevention efforts
among the youth in Kenya today.


The organization has programs in over 100 institutions (University,
tertiary institutions and high schools) across Kenya and reaches over
1 million youth annually with behavior change communication messages.

ICL’s vision is to see ‘AN AIDS free Africa. Her goal is to contribute
to the Kenya National AIDS Strategic Plan III. ICL’s mission is to create
a movement of caring communities among youth that make responsible and
informed choices with regard to Life and HIV & AIDS through prevention,
care and support and mitigation of socio-economic impact.

The organization’s programs are anchored around four pillars: Sexual
and Reproductive Health, Economic Empowerment, Academic and Career
mentoring and Leadership and Governance (SEAL).

We invite applications for the following position;



Assistant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer


1 Position


Ref: AM&E/HR/2012


We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Monitoring & Evaluation Officer who
will be responsible of ensuring effective management of the project  design,
monitoring of its implementation of the project resources and activities
in order to ensure that they timely, cost effective and sustainable,
compiling of project monthly reports and conducting evaluations of the project.


Main Responsibilities:
Planning

•     Plan projects in consultation with the Project Manager in order to accomplish its goals within  constraints such as time, cost and agreed quality standards 
•     Schedule tasks, deadlines and milestones for all stakeholders and resources
•     Create Project and departmental work plans
•     Create detailed chart of milestones for all Project Outputs
•     Develop and maintain relevant database of data and serve as a hub of data that may be required by the engaged Auditors and or other stakeholders
• Evaluation, Reporting & capacity building:

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• General Monitoring and Evaluation on assigned projects
• Participate in the Design, data collection and analysis of surveys and routine data
• Support end of Project Evaluation focusing on M&E aspect of projects close out
• Participate in innovative and standardized research
• Spearhead and coordinate the development and timely submission of monthly  reports for the donor, as well as other required reports by synthesizing the project activity reports from all the project activities.
• Track progress of Project implementation and make recommendation to the Management
•  Synthesize, analyze data and write summary reports by program based on the M&E  results and provide a monthly M&E report to the project manager
• In accordance with donor requirements, create or maintain procedures for capturing and publishing monthly, quarterly, and annual project reports
•  Ensure evaluations of trainings and outreach activities are conducted and reports written and submitted to the Project Manager and the relevant persons
• Participate in the training of Healthy Choices facilitators and Family Matters Programs
• To work closely with M & E colleagues to design activities to strengthen the capacity of ICL staff in Project M&E methodologies through provision of technical support e.g. skills assessment, training and appraisals. Hence, the
• M& E Officer will be expected to conduct internal capacity-building programs  for ICL staff on Monitoring & Evaluation.
•  Execute M&E activities included in the Annual Work Plan, with particular focus on results and impacts as well as in lesson learning.

Proposals

•    Grant proposal writing

•     Work with the Project team to estimate costs & budgets

Partners Management

•     Obtain, discuss and follow-through with feedback from Head office and partners
•     Work with head office and Partners to keep project focused within scope
•     Ensure Partners’ expectations are met and exceeded in terms of quality of  product and service delivered.

Required Qualifications, Competencies and Skills

• Bachelors Degree in Statistics, or other related fields
• Minimum two (2) years experience with participatory monitoring and evaluation which may include designing and conducting survey exercises, data collection (key stakeholder interviews, focus groups, surveys, and secondary data analysis techniques), and data management
• Training in Public Health would be an added advantage
• Experience in donor-funded projects
• Demonstrable experience in performing statistical analysis and interpreting results correctly
• Excellent command of computers and statistical software, especially experience with MS Access and SPSS or STATA. Ability to manipulate large data sets.
• Ability to work independently and to take initiative
• Service-oriented attitude towards work-- providing positive and timely feedback to colleagues and staff of partner institutions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including the ability to present materials in meetings and at conferences and to write project documents (including evaluation design plans, results frameworks, data collection and data analysis plans, and progress reports)

Application and contact details:-


If you feel you are the right candidate, please send your CV and cover
letter quoting your current and expected salary to hr@ichooselife.or.ke to
reach us on or before 22nd June, 2012.


The subject line of your application should be ‘Assistant Monitoring and
Evaluation Officer’. 


Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


I Choose Life Africa is an equal opportunity employer.

AMREF MONITORING AND EVLUATION JOBS IN NAIROBI AND MAKUENI,KENYA

AMREF Kenya is looking for well organised, highly motivated and results oriented
individuals to join a dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa
under the Child and Reproductive Health Programme with funding from Comic Relief
and DANIDA.

The projects will be implemented in Makueni County and Samburu, Turkana, Marsabit,
Isiolo and Wajir Counties) respectively.

These projects will focus on maternal, newborn and child health interventions
working in collaboration with Ministries of Health.

Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

(Two Positions)

Reference Number: KCO/HR/002/2012

AMREF is seeking to fill two positions of M&E officer. The position under the
DANIDA funded programme is based in Nairobi, while that funded under Comic Relief
is based in Makueni. Both report to the Project Manager.

Purpose of the Job

To provide M&E technical expertise and support project activities and implementation
of the project strategy.

Key Responsibilities

•     Participate in strengthening existing M&E systems in the project, programme and

    AMREF Kenya Country Office levels

•     Take lead in data capturing and reporting using monitoring tools to track project indicators

•     Provide technical input in the review of reports and participate in field assessments

•     Take lead in program surveys, organizing and facilitating quarterly, semi-annual and

    annual project review meetings with program staff and partners and giving feedback on M&E activities

•     Support project implementation team to document and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices

•     Ensure program integration and growth by participating in meetings and conference Participate in operations research and documentation.

Qualifications and Competencies

The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Statistics, Social Sciences or
its equivalent.

Professional training in M&E and at least four years relevant work experience.

Experience in operations research will be an added advantage.

Must have hands on experience in statistical analysis packages – STATA; SPSS, Epi info.

Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills. Must be a team player, good communicator
and ability to work under minimum supervision.

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring lasting health change in Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR/002/2012) in the subject matter and send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF Kenya by e-mail to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is Friday, April 6, 2012.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Job: Christian Health Association of Kenya

Monitoring & Evaluation officer Job in Kenya
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent
organisation with the exclusively humanitarian mission to protect the lives and dignity of
victims of war and internal violence and to provide them with assistance.

It also endeavours to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening International
Humanitarian Law and universal humanitarian principles.
The ICRC’s Regional Delegation in Nairobi co-ordinates the institution’s humanitarian
activities in Kenya, Tanzania and Djibouti. It also runs regional specialist units that
provide support and expertise to the ICRC’s delegations throughout Africa.
The Regional Delegation in Nairobi is seeking an experienced and highly motivated person
to fill the position mentioned below, which will be based in Nairobi but with frequent
travelling to Somalia.

Information Technology (REF No.001)

The Responsibilities:

• He/she will be based in Kenya and will travel from time to time to Somalia for

          providing IT/Technical support to the office in Somalia;

• Provide support by assisting computer users on a day today basis;

• Ensure proper functioning of computers, printers and the network environment;

• Assist in the introduction of computer technologies and ensure error free standard

         software and hardware installation and configuration on workstations according to ICRC policy;

• Install and maintain the telephone network system;

• Install and maintain connectivity devices on ICRC LAN’s;

• Train, support and advise computer, radio and telephone users in the region;

• Administer and maintain IT inventory;

• Plan, install, maintain and repair all the radio communication systems

         (i.e. Mobile & fixed radio installations, repeaters, operational radio room).

The Requirements:

• A Kenyan resident and holding a valid National passport;

• Degree or Diploma in Information Technology;

• Professional certification in a Network Operating System or Software Development;

• Good knowledge of computer culture, utilities, printers and peripherals;

• Experience in HF & VHF radio installations, VSAT and Satellite technologies;

• At least three years experience in Network Administration;

• Good knowledge of English and Somali language;

• Flexibility and willingness to travel in Somalia and to spend short-medium periods in the field.

The Profile:

ICRC is looking for young and energetic individuals who have good organisational, interpersonal and
communication skills.
The successful candidates should have a sense of analysis and initiative, the ability to work
independently and in a team.

 The above position demand flexibility and the ability to work under
pressure in difficult context.

Weekly trip to Mogadishu (Somalia) or on request

Interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to
submit their application to the Head of Human Resources on the below address
or e-mail, on or before 31 March 2012.
Please quote the reference number of the position and include detailed
curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contact details of three referees.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification

International Committee of the Red Cross, Nairobi Regional Delegation,
Denis Pritt Road, P.O.Box 73226, Nairobi, 00200, Kenya:
E-mail: nai_hr@icrc.org

MONITORING & EVALUATION JOB KISUMU KENYA.

The East African Community (EAC) through the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC)
Secretariat is coordinating the implementation of the 2nd Phase of the Lake
Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP II) which will be implemented
in all the five EAC Partner States (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda).

The project will contribute towards the attainment of the Shared Vision for the
Management and Development of the Lake Victoria Basin through strengthening of
the regional and national institutions for
governance of transboundary resources in the basin; and facilitating public and
private environmentally friendly investments in the Lake Victoria Basin.

LVBC Secretariat hereby invites applications from suitably qualified citizens of
 East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) for the
following vacant position.

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Ref: EAC/LVBC/HR/11-12/02) 1 Post
Grade P2
Reports to: Regional Project Coordinator – LVEMP II
Organ/Institution: Lake Victoria Basin Commission
Duration of Contract: 2 Years
Station: LVBC Secretariat Headquarters, Kisumu, Kenya

Main Purpose of the Job:
Under the supervision of the Regional Project Coordinator, the M&E Specialist
will be responsible for guiding the overall M&E strategy, development and
implementation of the M&E system, as well as providing timely and relevant
information to project stakeholders.

This entails close communication with all those involved in M&E aspects of project
implementation including project M&E staff in Partner States, other
implementing institutions, and M&E-related missions by the World Bank
and other partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:
   1. Play a key role in development of the LVBC and LVEMP II Result-Based System;
   2. Guide the overall M&E strategy, development and implementation of the
      LVBC/LVEMP II M&E system;
   3. Develop clear and user friendly M&E Framework and monitoring tools for
      LVBC/LVEMP II;
   4. Coordinate project M&E staff in Partner States and Implementing Institutions
      to ensure effective use of the LVBC/LVEMP II RBS and Tools;
   5. Support and participate in World Bank Supervision missions, evaluation
      missions and other related missions and activities;
   6. Ensure timely submission of reports from Partner States and other Implementing
      Partners and compile the Regional Project Reports;
   7. Guide the regular sharing of the outputs of M&E findings with project staff,
      implementing partners and other stakeholders;
   8. As a member of the LVBC Secretariat M&E Team, Provide M&E support to LVBC
      Projects and Programs;
   9. Contribute to the preparation of the Commissions reports, analysis of
      projects’ and other ad hoc reports, and preparation of management briefs
      outlining progress, performance and trends towards achieving set targets;
  10. Carryout any other duties as assigned by the Management.

Qualifications and Experience:
   1. Have at least a Master’s degree in Environmental related studies, Development
      Studies, or other relevant project-related field;
   2. Professional qualifications in planning, monitoring and evaluation;
   3. Minimum of 5 years experience in monitoring and evaluation of environment
      and natural resources management programs/projects.

Skills and Competencies
The applicant must demonstrate knowledge and skills in:
   1. Use of WB procedures and monitoring framework
   2. The Results Based Management approach and other strategic planning approaches;
   3. Trend analysis and report writing.

How to apply
Application accompanied by a detailed CV, copies of certificates, names
and addresses of three reputable referees, contact details (e-mail, telephone)
should be sent to the undersigned.

Applications may be sent by post office, deposited at LVBC Secretariat Office
at the address below, or by email in word or PDF at recruitment@lvbcsec.org.

All applications must be submitted no later than 13th January 2012.

The Executive Secretary,
Lake Victoria Basin Commission Secretariat,
P. O. Box 1510, 40100
Kisumu, Kenya.

Tel +254 57 202 387/894
Fax +254 27 202 6324

The East African Community is an equal opportunity employer.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
We shall only respond to those candidates who strictly meet the set requirements.

ASSISTANT MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER

I Choose Life -Africa ( ICL ) is an NGO
which carries out HIV and AIDS
prevention, care and support
intervention among students in
institutions of Higher learning .

The Assistant M& E Officer will provide
support to the assigned program,
directly overseeing and implementing
all M& E systems using planning ,
monitoring and controlling processes .

The Assistant M& E Officer will in
consultation with the program use
data to develop new ideas for
research based or project
expansion.
He/ She will be involved in
competitive proposal development
and concept development for
programming and research. The
specific tasks of the officer include the
following :

RESPONSIBILITIES:
PLANNING
Plan projects in consolidation with the
PM in order to accomplish its goals
within constraints such as time, cost
and agreed quality standards
Schedule tasks , deadlines and
milestones for all stakeholders and
resources
Create Program and departmental
work plans
Create detailed chart of milestones for
all program Outputs
Develop and maintain relevant
database of data and serve as a hub
of data that may be required by the
engaged Auditors and or other
stakeholders

EVALUATION, REPORTING & CAPACITY
BUILDING : SPECIFIC DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
General Monitoring and Evaluation on
assigned projects
Participate in the Design , data
collection and analysis of surveys and
routine data
Support end of Project Evaluation
focusing on M& E aspect of projects
close out
Participate in innovative and
standardized research
Spearhead and coordinate the
development and timely submission of
monthly reports for the donor, as well
as other required reports by
synthesizing the project activity
reports from all the project activities .
Track progress of Project
implementation and make
recommendation to the Management
Synthesize, analyze data and write
summary reports by program based
on the M& E results and provide a
monthly M& E report to the project
manager
In accordance with donor
requirements, create or maintain
procedures for capturing and
publishing monthly, quarterly, and
annual project reports
Ensure evaluations of trainings and
outreach activities are conducted and
reports written and submitted to the
Project Manager and the relevant
persons
Participate in the training of Healthy
Choices facilitators and Family Matters
Programs
To work closely with M & E colleagues
to design activities to strengthen the
capacity of ICL staff in Project M&E
methodologies through provision of
technical support e .g . skills
assessment, training and appraisals .
Hence, the M& E Officer will be
expected to conduct internal capacity -
building programs for ICL staff on
Monitoring & Evaluation .
Execute M& E activities included in the
Annual Work Plan, with particular
focus on results and impacts as well
as in lesson learning .
Proposals
Grant proposal writing
Work with the Program team to
estimate costs & budgets
Partners Management
Obtain, discuss and follow-through
with feedback from Head office and
partners
Work with head office and Partners to
keep project focused within scope
Ensure Partners’ expectations are met
and exceeded in terms of quality of
product and service delivered .

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ,
COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Bachelors Degree in Statistics, or other
related fields
Minimum two ( 2) years experience
with participatory monitoring and
evaluation which may include
designing and conducting survey
exercises , data collection ( key
stakeholder interviews , focus groups ,
surveys, and secondary data analysis
techniques ), and data management
Experience in donor -funded projects
Demonstrable experience in
performing statistical analysis and
interpreting results correctly
Excellent command of computers and
statistical software, especially
experience with MS Access and SPSS
or STATA.
Ability to manipulate large
data sets.
Ability to work independently and to
take initiative
Service- oriented attitude towards
work- - providing positive and timely
feedback to colleagues and staff of
partner institutions
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills in English ,
including the ability to present
materials in meetings and at
conferences and to write project
documents (including evaluation
design plans , results frameworks, data
collection and data analysis plans , and
progress reports )

If you feel you are the right candidate,
please send your CV and cover letter
quoting your current and expected
salary to hr@ichooselife.or.ke to
reach us on or before 25th July ,
2011 .

The subject line of your
application should be ‘Assistant
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer ’
only.

APA INSURANCE BRANCH MANAGER AND UNDERWRITING JOBS

APA Insurance Ltd is the leading
insurance company in East Africa
region. We are seeking to recruit
result oriented individuals to fill the
following positions in our General
Division.
Branch Manager
Job Summary
The Candidate must
be a good manager
and have full
knowledge of
underwriting and
claims.
Must be able to
manage the
operations of the
Branch and ensure
that the set targets
both in production
and number of active
intermediaries
including tied agents
are achieved and run
the branch as a profit
centre.

RESPONSIBILITIES
include adherence to
the branch budget ,
managing branch and
field operations ,
identifying and
dealing with
intermediaries and
direct clients.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of a
bachelor’ s degree in
a business related
field
5 Years Experience in
Marketing/
Underwriting/Claims
Diploma in Insurance
ACII will be an added
advantage.
Underwriters

JOB SUMMARY
The Candidate has to assist the
manager in planning and execution
of efficient performance of the
underwriting department, and assist
in the leadership of the underwriting
team.
Will help to coordinate a team of
Underwriters to ensure consistency
in the application of the Company’s
underwriting policies, practices and
service deliver to clients.
The candidate must be
knowledgeable in underwriting all
classes of insurance.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years
experience as an
underwriter
Diploma in Insurance
or ACII.
A University degree
will be an added
advantage.

If your career aspirations match
these exciting opportunities, please
write in confidence to the address
here below on or before 5 th August
2011.
Enclose current curriculum vitae and
apply to;

Head of Human Resources ,
APA Insurance Limited ,
Apollo Centre , 07 Ring Road
Parklands, Westlands ,
P. O Box 30065, 00100,
Nairobi
E- mail:
recruitment@apainsurance.org

Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.

MONITORING AND EVALUATION JOBS KENYA

Kenya Youth Empowerment and
Employment Initiative ( KYEEI)
Secretariat at Africa Nazarene
University (ANU ) with support from
USAID and Local Public-Private
Partnerships.
The Kenya Youth Empowerment and
Employment Initiative ( KYEEI) is an
initiative working under a
partnership from public- private,
community , and faith based
organizations in Kenya .

The primary beneficiaries of the
initiative are youths in and out of
school.

It was initiated to establish , mobilize,
invigorate, and facilitate a
comprehensive national initiative that
brings together institutions ,
professional groups who have
interest, technical entrepreneurial
skills whose objective is to build /
strengthen social and ethical values ,
preparation for world of work and
other livelihood skills for capacity
building among youths and thereby
contribute to improved employment
skills, job creation for self and national
economic development.

For more information visit our
website: www .KenyaYouth.org

Kenya Youth Empowerment and
Employment Initiative ( KYEEI) seeks to
recruit a Monitoring and Evaluation
Officer ( M& E) .
This position is based in Nairobi but
may have occasional travel to different
Counties in the country.
It is open to qualified Kenyans and
will report the KYEEI Director.
KYEEI Secretariat in located at the
Africa Nazarene University in Ongata
Rongai.

FUNCTION OF THE M& E SPECIALIST
POSITION : -
* Develop and implement an effective
monitoring and evaluation plan for
KYEEI programme
* Guide the process of identifying key
performance questions for monitoring
project, determine questions and
parameters for monitoring
programme performance , including
the format for performance targets
and reports .
* Lead efforts to design, monitor and
evaluate all public- private, community ,
youth group partnership activities
contributing toward improved Kenya
youth empowerment and
empowerment.
* Develop a framework and tools
necessary to ensure accurate data
collection on existing youth projects/
programmes by different institutions
and partners to review and inform on
the institutional response to the status
of youth empowerment and
employment.
* Provide technical assistance towards
the analysis and guidance to KYEEI
partner strategies;
* Liaison with partners in the
identification of appropriate
performance measurement indicators.
* Develop a plan for programme
related capacity building in different
strategic enterprise areas
(Environment , Agriculture , Health,
Business and Technology)
* Foster participatory planning and
monitoring by training and involving
stakeholders in M & E activities.
* Produce quarterly and annual
reports and updates on Youth
Empowerment and Employment status
by the key Strategic Enterprise Areas
(SEAs ) of Environment , Infrastructure ,
Agriculture, Health , Business and
Technology
* Seek and identify potential funding
sources both on- line and through
print media and any other
announcement mode.
* Review proposal drafts in final
versions for responsiveness to request
for proposals ( RFPs) by Strategic
Enterprise Areas (SEAs ), focusing on
thoroughness, accuracy, quality and
effective design .
* Develop concept papers
commensurate with the skills and
tasks performed within the position

QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES:
* The ideal candidate should have a
Masters Degree in Social Sciences or
Business Administration with above 5
years relevant working experience in
an NGO or similar set up .
* Specialized skills in Monitoring and
Evaluation, data analysis , use of
statistical packages and demonstrated
experience in setting up of systems
are essential.
* Fundraising and Report writing are
highly desirable .
* Experience in handling USG , EU , UN
funded projects and project
performance management will be an
added advantage .
* In addition , the ideal candidate
must be an excellent communicator , a
team player who is computer literate,
proficiency in data based
spreadsheets as well as proficiency in
Microsoft Office suite .
* Experience working in an NGO
organization would be an added
advantage.
* Youth friendly personality with
excellent communication and
interpersonal skills .
* Ability to work independently with
minimum supervision and ability to
work under pressure driven
conditions.
* Professional demeanor with ability
to present professional image of KYEEI
at all times .
* Preferably aged 35 years and below
in pursuit of KYEEI ’s goal of driving a
team of young competent
professionals.

Applications giving full details of
education and professional
qualifications, experience , current
post, salary and other financial
benefits, copies of certificates,
curriculum vitae, transcripts, the
names and addresses of three
referees ( one of whom should be
present or previous employer) , should
be addressed to: -
The KYEEI Director
Africa Nazarene University
P. O . Box 53067 – 00200
Nairobi

Applications should reach the office
not later than Friday, 15th July , 2011 .
Applications could also be dropped at
Africa Nazarene University Town
Campus located at the Stanbank
Building, Moi Avenue.

Note that only short listed candidates
will be contacted .