Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist - Mombasa
Pathfinder International (PI) is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya.
Pathfinder International (PI) is an international non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting high-quality comprehensive reproductive health services in Kenya.
PI
has supported reproductive health and family planning services and training in
Kenya since 1969, providing a continuum of HIV and AIDS prevention and
treatment services and is expanding the integration of these services into
reproductive health and family planning programs.
We are seeking for an accomplished professional with significant M&E experience and accomplishments applied in population, health and environment (PHE) and international development work to join our APHIAplus Nairobi-Coast program team- a five-year flagship health services delivery program funded by USAID and implemented through a partnership between Pathfinder International, ChildFund International, Cooperative League of the USA, Population Services International, and the Network of AIDS Researchers of Eastern and Southern Africa that work within the government health system.
The
successful candidate will be based at the Mombasa office and work via remote
communications and traveling to project sites as required.
Job Summary:
- Reporting to the
M&E Advisor, the position will support the design and implementation
of M&E systems and activities within the project including strategies,
plans, indicators; data collection and information management tools and
training;
- quality
assurance mechanisms; and related budgeting tasks;
- Develop and
support project evaluations, including data collection design, tools, and
implementation; data analysis and qualitative assessments; team guidance
and mentoring;
- collaborative
development and oral and written presentation of findings and
recommendations; and supports all members of the M&E Team, including
strengthening team member skills and practices. The position will also
mentor, coach, and train program and project field staff who have M&E
responsibilities.
- S/he will assist
project staff and partners in data collection, analysis, and presentation,
including leading the design and operationalization of systems and tools.
- The role will
work closely with MoH/MoPHS counterparts and prepare regular reports for
USAID.
- S/he will also
design and conduct operations research, and participate in project midterm
and final evaluations, and oversee M&E staff.
- This position
will work as part of the PI’s strategy to support a culture and practice
of reliable planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (PMER) in
Kenya.
Job Requirements:
a) Qualifications
- Master’s Degree
in a quantitatively-related social science, medicine, epidemiology, or
related field with 5-10 years’ experience working in M&E for
Population-Health and Environment (PHE)/international development
programs, and particular significant M&E field experience in
SRH&R/HIV and AIDS Linkages and Integration.
- Significant
experience in developing and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems
for large scale health sector related integrated health programs,
preferably USAID-funded.
- Demonstrated
ability in working collaboratively with and building the capacity of
national, regional and district level government partners, NGOs, FBOs and
other institutional partners.
- Demonstrated
understanding of the Kenyan health system at the national, regional and
district levels and experience in scaling-up institutional capacities for
planning and management.
- Excellent verbal
and written communication skills and ability to translate and communicate
research findings to policy makers, program managers, donors and other
stakeholders.
b)
Technical M&E skills, including several of the following:
- Design and
implementation of program M&E systems; development and field-≠testing
of data collection instruments for M&E indicators; data collection
design and implementation (routine or survey); data analysis, synthesis,
and communication of results; applied evaluation or research skills,
including statistical analysis; M&E ≠related information and
communication technologies;
- Detailed
knowledge of log frame and results framework project design, planning, monitoring
and evaluation methodologies and the ability to coach and train others in
their use; significant experience supervising needs assessments and
surveys, and quantitative data analysis.
- Experience in
social research methodologies, including highly-developed analytical and
communication skills and the ability to assimilate and process information
for wide-ranging audiences.
- Excellent
management and organizational skills suitable for a complex environment
with multiple competing priorities, short deadlines, and performance
pressure; ability to manage several major multidimensional activities
simultaneously
- Demonstrated
experience with USG and other donors’ M&E approaches, current tools,
practices, and expectations for program results and reporting
- Knowledge of
data analysis software (e.g. SAS, Stata, SPSS Epi Info, ENA for SMART) and
basic computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) is
required;
- Strong capacity
to handle complex tasks independently, multi task and prioritize, and meet
multiple deadlines on time; ability to work in a stressful environment and
remote areas with limited access to basic facilities.
Application
procedures
Interested Candidates who meet the above requirements should send their CV and cover letter to kenyajobs@pathfinder.org by close of business Friday, 29th June 2012; clearly detailing your experiences as it pertains to this job, current and expected salary and daytime telephone contacts.
The
CV should contain three professional references
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer
