Mercy
Corps works amid disasters,
conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people
who can win against impossible odds.
Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1 billion in assistance to people in 82 nations.
Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach 9 million people in more than 40 countries.
Over the last five years, more than 90 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.
Mercy Corps Kenya is currently responding to the drought by increasing access
to affordable water in Wajir County, Northeast Kenya.Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1 billion in assistance to people in 82 nations.
Supported by headquarters offices in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's unified global programs employ 3,500 staff worldwide and reach 9 million people in more than 40 countries.
Over the last five years, more than 90 percent of the agency's resources have been allocated directly to programs that help people in need.
The Emergency Drought Response in Northeastern, Kenya will provide immediate emergency, rebuild the livelihoods of target communities and build the capacity of local organizations involved in the implementation of the program.
The proposed program integrates the principles of response to immediate needs, restoration of livelihoods, and capacity building for long-term recovery.
We are currently recruiting for qualified candidates to fill the following position which will be based in Wajir.
Candidates from Wajir are highly recommended to apply for the positions.
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant II
Program / Department Summary:
In our continued response to emergency and disaster, Mercy Corps seeks a motivated M&E Assistant for our Wajir Drought Response and Early Recovery Program in North Eastern Kenya.
The M&E unit provides a technical support service to Mercy Corps’ programs in Wajir.
The aim of the M&E unit is to assist programs in specific activities that help quantify, analyze, and document the impacts and outputs of Mercy Corps’ programs including data collection, data management, data analysis, and mapping.
The M&E Unit will:
- conduct
surveys and assist in monitoring activities that help evaluate program
success
- manage
program data, including information that is collected by programs and the
M&E Unit, this will include database support and design
- provide
regular reports and summary information to Program Managers and Senior
Management
- participate
in other monitoring and evaluation activities including collaboration in
field and program based research.
The M&E unit has staff that support monitoring and database
management staff.
General Position Summary:
The M&E Assistant (ii) will be involved in the daily input and filing of program information and monitoring data. The M&E Assistant will also assist in data analysis and reporting.
In addition, the M&E Assistant will help in surveying, data analysis, and reporting when requested. The monitoring unit works with all the program teams.
Essential Job Functions:
General Position Summary:
The M&E Assistant (ii) will be involved in the daily input and filing of program information and monitoring data. The M&E Assistant will also assist in data analysis and reporting.
In addition, the M&E Assistant will help in surveying, data analysis, and reporting when requested. The monitoring unit works with all the program teams.
Essential Job Functions:
- Enter
data collected from monitoring activities accurately and according to
schedule.
- Work
daily on the computer primarily in Microsoft Excel.
- File
Means of Verification documents after entry into databases.
- Work
with Monitoring Coordinator to track that program-based monitoring
activities are being performed according to schedule.
- Work
in collaboration with the Monitoring Coordinator to provide timely reports
and data summaries.
- Conduct
himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to
bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian
mission.
- Other
duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Accountability
Reports Directly To: M&E Specialist
Works Directly With: the Operation department team and Program Team
Knowledge and Experience:
Accountability
Reports Directly To: M&E Specialist
Works Directly With: the Operation department team and Program Team
Knowledge and Experience:
- One
year experience working on the computer in Microsoft Office applications
including Excel is required.
- Skills
in other programs, such as Access or statistical packages is also
desirable.
- Excellent
skills using the computer keyboard (numbers and letters).
- Attention
to detail and patience to double check data entry is essential.
- Good
basic math skills are essential and general knowledge of statistical
principles is preferred.
- Comfort
and ability to talk to and interview people in a respectful manner while
professionally representing Mercy Corps is essential.
- Strong
English, Kiswahili and Somali language skills.
Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject the position that she/he is applying for i.e. “Application for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation ii”.
Applications without a subject heading will be disqualified.
Please do not attach any certificates.
Only qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted
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