TI-Kenya is a non-profit organization founded in 1999 and works
towards a transparent and corruption free Kenya, by promoting good governance
and social justice.
TI-Kenya is part of the Transparency International group that is a non-partisan coalition of individuals with a shared vision of a corruption free world.
It is an autonomous Chapter in the Transparency International movement, with
which we share knowledge and exchange ideas for the greater good of Kenya and
the world at large.TI-Kenya is part of the Transparency International group that is a non-partisan coalition of individuals with a shared vision of a corruption free world.
TI-Kenya is seeking to recruit a Programme Officer – Monitoring & Evaluation.
We invite applications for interested persons. To be considered you must meet the following minimum requirements explained below:
Department: Programmes
Reports to: Deputy Executive Director/Head of Programmes
Summary
Under the supervision of the Deputy Executive Director/ Head of Programmes, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will be responsible for monitoring TI-Kenya Programmes.
As part of the monitoring requirement, he/she will identify gaps in gathered/received/researched information and make recommendations for necessary action.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Setting up/reviewing the M&E System
- Conduct
and coordinate reviews of:
- an
institutional M&E plan incorporating objectives, procedures and tools
and
- a
Logical Framework matrix providing performance and impact indicators and
corresponding means of verification
- In
collaboration with stakeholders, develop an overall framework for both
programme and project M&E that includes (but is not limited to) annual
reviews, participatory impact assessments, process and operations
monitoring, and lessons-learned
- Guide
the process for identifying and designing the key indicators for each
component to record and report physical progress against the Strategic and
Annual Action Plans. Steer the process for designing the format of such
progress reports.
- Guide
the process for identifying key performance questions and parameters for
monitoring performance and comparing it to targets. Design the format for
such performance reports.
- Clarify
core information needs including: Board, Members, SMT; programmes/projects
and staff; funding agencies; cooperating institutions/partner implementing
agencies
- Review
the quality of existing social and economic data in the programme/project
areas, methods of collection and its facility to provide a baseline for
impact evaluation. Draw up the TOR for, design and cost out a baseline
survey and a needs assessment survey.
- Recruit,
guide and supervise organisations that are contracted to implement special
surveys and studies required for evaluating effects and impacts ensuring
that all contracts include specifications for internal monitoring,
reporting and penalties.
- Clarify
personnel M&E responsibilities; align M&E activities with annual
work plans; prepare timelines and budgets
2. Implementation of M&E
Oversee and execute M&E activities included in the Annual Work Plan, with particular focus on results and impacts as well as in lesson learning. In particular:
Oversee and execute M&E activities included in the Annual Work Plan, with particular focus on results and impacts as well as in lesson learning. In particular:
- Based
on the Strategic and Annual Action Plans, and in particular
programme/project budgets, design a framework for the physical and process
monitoring of activities promoting a results-based approach emphasizing
impact
- Guide
and coordinate the preparation of progress reports in accordance with
approved reporting formats and guide their timely submission including:
quarterly progress reports; annual programme reports; project reports;
inception/ad-hoc technical reports
- Analyse
reports for impact evaluation. Prepare consolidated reports highlighting:
problems and actions needed; potential bottlenecks; specific
recommendations
- Collaborate
with staff and implementing partners on qualitative monitoring to provide
relevant information for ongoing evaluation of activities, effects and
impacts.
- Identify
needs and draw up TORs for specific studies; recruit, guide and supervise
consultants or organisations that are contracted to implement special
surveys and studies required for evaluating project effects and impacts
- Prepare
TORs and oversee mid-term and final evaluations
- Ensure
that, in general, monitoring arrangements comply with funding agreements
and, in particular, that the provisions of such agreements are fully
observed in the design of programme/project M&E.
- Inform
and join external supervision and evaluation missions.
3. Capacity Building/Lessons learned
- Develop
a plan for capacity-building on M&E and any required IT support.
- Foster
participatory planning/monitoring by regular training and refresher
activities
- Supervising,
evaluating and developing the capacity of programme staff
- Plan
for regular opportunities to identify lessons learned by:
- Consolidating
a culture of lessons learned by allocating staff specific responsibilities
- Ensuring
TORs for consultants incorporate lessons learned mechanisms
- Documenting
and disseminating lessons at least once a year
- Supporting
and coordinating participation in existing networks
4. Communication
- Prepare
reports on M&E findings
- Undertake
regular field visits if required to support implementation and identify
needs.
- Guide
the regular sharing of M&E findings with primary stakeholders.
- Provide
regular management information highlighting areas of concern
- Check
that monitoring data are discussed in appropriate forums and in a timely
fashion in terms of implications for future action. If necessary, create
such discussion forums.
- Facilitate
access to M&E data for the relevant stakeholders.
5. Resource Mobilisation/Budget Management and Reporting
- Developing
resourcing strategies that effectively respond to long-term and short-term
programme and organisational objectives.
- Identifying
and securing bi-lateral / multi-lateral donor funding in accordance with
budget targets and maintaining healthy project proposal pipeline.
- Promoting
the integration of transparency and anti-corruption into donor agendas by
undertaking donor research and developing and maintaining effective donor
advocacy.
- Narrative
and financial reporting internally, to donors, to governments and to
partners.
The above duties and responsibilities cover the main tasks and
convey the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively for
this position.
Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.
Qualifications and Experience
1. Education and Qualification
Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organisational needs.
Qualifications and Experience
1. Education and Qualification
- A
graduate degree in information or a management related field or a relevant
social science discipline.
2. Knowledge
- Familiar
with anti-corruption and good governance issues in Kenya and East Africa
- Demonstrated
understanding of the project cycle management
- Strong
knowledge of M & E methodology and approaches (including quantitative,
qualitative and participatory); quality assurance.
- The
logical framework approach and other strategic planning approaches;
- Research
design and implementation for studies and surveys
- Training
in M&E development and implementation;
- Facilitating
learning-oriented analysis sessions of M&E data with multiple
stakeholders;
- Report
writing.
3. Experience
- 5
years of practical experience in monitoring and evaluation in the East
African region
- Demonstrated
experience in data collection, analysis and synthesis and preparation of
strategic information for decision makers
- Proven
track record of successful experience in writing reports and reviews,
delivering presentation and defending recommendations
- Experience
in working in multi-cultural environment
- Experience
of working in an NGO or a civil society of organization working on
monitoring and evaluation.
Competencies
- A
solid understanding of the environment in which TI-Kenya operates;
commitment to and understanding of TI-Kenya’s mission, vision and
objectives
- Familiarity
with processes of strengthening local organisations and capacities;
- Willing
to undertake regular field and other external visits and interact with
different stakeholders, from citizens monitoring groups to bilateral and
multilateral donors;
- Excellent
written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili.
- Ability
to work closely in a team environment
- Strong
analytical skills
- Highly
organised and detail oriented; able to prioritise and produce work of a
consistently high standard;
- Leadership
qualities, personnel and team management.
Interested applicants should send their detailed application
letters and CVs highlighting relevant experience, a daytime telephone contact
and email address by Close of Business on 2nd May 2012 to:
Executive Director
Transparency International – Kenya
P.O. Box 198, Nairobi, City Square 00200
e-mail: transparency@tikenya.org
Website: www.tikenya.org
Please note that we will not accept hard copy applications
Transparency International - Kenya is an equal opportunity employer
Executive Director
Transparency International – Kenya
P.O. Box 198, Nairobi, City Square 00200
e-mail: transparency@tikenya.org
Website: www.tikenya.org
Please note that we will not accept hard copy applications
Transparency International - Kenya is an equal opportunity employer
