Principal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job in Kenya

Position: Principal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer 

Advert Number7/2012

Qualifications, Requirements, Duties and Responsibilities

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

(i) A Bachelors’ degree in Economics, (Economics/Mathematics or Economics/Statistics) from a recognized University;

(ii) A Masters degree in Economics, Economic Policy Management or Statistics from a recognized university will be an added advantage;

(iii) A postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added advantage;

(iv) Served satisfactorily as an Economist/Statistician/Researcher for at least five years, three (3) years of which should have been at the level of Job Group ‘M’ and above or a comparable and relevant position in the Public or Private Sector;

(v) Knowledge and understanding of the various reforms in the Education Sector;

(vi) Thorough understanding of government policy on public service reforms including such aspects as Results Based Management (RBM), Rapid Results Initiatives (RRI) and Performance Contracts;

(vii) Sound knowledge of participatory M&E approaches and techniques and ability to develop performance based indicators;

(viii) Excellent computer and quantitative analytical skills;

(ix) Thorough knowledge of the project/programme management cycle and activity based participatory planning and budgeting;

(x) Shown professional ability and competence in organizing and directing work;
 

(xi) Demonstrated initiative and aptitude for work at this level.

Duties and Responsibilities

(i) Implementation of the TSC Monitoring and Evaluation guidelines;

(ii) Provision of technical and back-up support in the preparation of monitoring plans, log frames and programme Monitoring and Evaluation indications for the various service areas and TSC Units;

(iii) Conducting Monitoring and Evaluation needs assessment in service areas and designing appropriate intervention programmes;

(iv) Updating of the Monitoring and Evaluation guidelines, programme indications and developing of manuals and procedures for the Monitoring and Evaluation System;

(v) Writing and submitting reports on specified assignments.

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How to apply

Click here to apply online

Closing Date 13/7/2012