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Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief,
is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and
humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities where yet realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create
environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and
environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature
and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that
adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy,
developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and
influencing policy.
For the past 20 years we have
strengthened rural livelihoods through environmental awareness, training,
technology transfer and innovative humanitarian projects in pursuit of a
peaceful, self-reliant, and greener future.
Adeso an exciting and dynamic
organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment
conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.
Project Summary
The REGAL IR program is a 5 year
initiative aiming to reduce hunger and poverty, increase social stability and
build strong foundations for economic growth by strengthening social, economic,
and environmental resilience in pastoral and transitioning communities in
Kenya’s arid lands. It has six strategic objectives including diversifying
livelihoods, improving value chain inclusiveness, natural resource management,
conflict
management, disaster risk reduction,
and improving nutrition. The program is based in Isiolo County and implementing
activities in Isiolo, Garissa, Wajir, Marsabit, and Turkana.
Position Purpose
The M&E Officer will report to the
M&E Director of REGAL-IR project and will be responsible for all field
level planning and implementation of project M&E plan. The position will
support county level offices in establishing efficient M&E systems for all
thematic interventions of REGAL-IR. The M&E Officer will work in close
coordination with field teams on all aspects of project monitoring and
evaluation, this will include planning, implementation, and reporting of
M&E activities. The position will be focal point person for integration of
M&E systems in programming throughout project cycle. M&E Officer will
perform key functions of providing technical support on M&E, implementation
of participatory monitoring frameworks, project level database management,
documentation, reporting and dissemination of project outcomes.
Specific Roles And
Responsibilities
- Under the guidance of the M&E Director, carry out M&E activities implementation in REGAL-IR Project areas.
- Support the development and implementation of clear, practical M&E plans.
- Support project initiated assessments, Participatory Learning, Planning and Action (PLPA) and participatory M&E systems.
- Establish data collection systems within programs when requested/review existing data collection tools and systems.
- Ensure documentation of project actives and disseminate project outcomes and results.
- Support teams – through regular meetings and on the job support - to gather, collate, and analyze monitoring data, as well as to report on findings from monitoring activities.
- Undertake regular visits the field to support monitoring and accountability processes.
- Participate in the development of templates and guidelines for data gathering, collation and reporting in liaison with Project Officers, Technical Advisors and Coordinators.
- Provide technical support to program teams with qualitative and quantitative data analysis and reporting when requested; work with program staff to do monthly analysis of output data.
- Improve gathering and use of qualitative data, e.g. through use of case studies.
- Participate in the design and execution of surveys and other assessments; actively collect data where necessary and perform data management and analysis functions.
- Coordinate and share learning related t0 M&E practices at the field office level, as well as across offices.
- Draft monthly project and quarter report for project and support other technical reporting functions.
- Support REGAL-IR partners on development and management of M&E systems for project activities.
- Ensure accurate timely data entry and submission of the same.
- Support the development of program implementation plans.
- Organize and conduct regular program implementation reviews during the implementation process.
- Lead the beneficiaries complain and feedback mechanism reporting and feedback to the beneficiary.
Skills And
Qualifications
- University degree in social sciences/another relevant field, or equivalent experience.
- Three or more years experience in M&E field with expertise in data collection, collation, analysis, and report writing.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills and ability to work well under pressure and with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and community mobilization skills.
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English and languages of northern Kenya region.
- Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel and other statistical packages (SPSS, EPI info)
- Highly motivated, and flexible.
- Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
- Work experience in ASALs environment and northern region of Kenya is preferred.
How t0 apply:
This is a challenging opportunity for a
dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this
dynamic team, please submit your application tjobs@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position in the email
subject matter, by 30th August, 2013.
Each application should be addressed the
Regional Human Resources Manager and include the following:
- An updated CV; and
- An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.
Applications not including all of the
above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted. Adeso an equal opportunity employer and women are strongly
encouraged t0 apply.
