World Vision Kenya M&E Program Officer Job Vacancy

Job Title: Program Officer - M&E 

Country: Kenya

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date:February 11 2011

Purpose of the position:

To formulate, implement and manage a WASH monitoring and evaluation plan, which will contribute to a high quality ministry by promoting consistent use of project monitoring and evaluation.

Effectively lead and coordinate the respective WASH DME operations in order to:
  1. promote learning;
  2. provide guidelines and standards for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all WASH project interventions and;
  3. ensure compliance with relevant norms and policies.
In order to successfully do so, the DM&E Officer must be able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as an example to others.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
  • The holder of this position must have a minimum of a Bachelors degree in social sciences or any other relevant field from a recognized University preferably program management or economics related studies.
  • They must have a minimum of 5-years experience in WASH projects or field-based relief and development work, out of which at least three years in monitoring and evaluation work.
  • They must have both an extensive conceptual understanding of and demonstrated practical command for implementing program design, management and evaluation principles;
  • Experience in design of baseline surveys and evaluations.
  • Experience in training and field use of qualitative data collection methods such as PRA/PLA, Appreciative inquiry, focus group discussions, etc.
  • Experience in training and field use of quantitative methodology including, sampling, survey design, questionnaire design, interview techniques, etc.
  • The holder of this position must be a results orientated leader who can handle a heavy work load as well as manage and satisfy multiple and at times conflicting organizational, donor and other stakeholder demands;
  • Experience in ACCESS or other databases and in database design
  • Experience in computer software programs like EPI-INFO, SPSS for database management, data entry, and statistical analysis
  • He /she must also have ample experience in public relations and be a strong team player.
Job Details 

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How to Apply 

All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, one of whom must be a church leader/priest/pastor, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than February 11, 2011.

Director
People and Culture
World Vision Kenya
P.O. Box 50816 - 00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org

Please indicate clearly on the envelope or on the subject line the position you are applying for.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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