Republic of Kenya
Ministry of
Environment and Mineral Resources
Lake Victoria
Environmental Management Project Phase II
Introduction
The project will
contribute towards the achievement of the East African Community’s Lake
Victoria Basin Development Vision and Strategy.
The project
development/global environmental objectives are to
(i) improve the
collaborative management of the trans-boundary natural resources of the LVB;
and
(ii) reduce
environmental stress in the Lake Victoria Basin.
The goal of the
project is to enhance the basin’s ecological integrity by addressing
environmental threats such as controlling point and non-point sources of
pollution.
The project will also
boost the basin’s cultural and economic value by involving communities in natural
resources management, balancing environmental protection and economic growth
demands and improving economic growth and equity among riparian
communities
Due to the
multi-Sectoral nature of the project and the complexity of the proposed
interventions, LVEMP II will engage a competent National Project Coordination
Team (NPCT) at the national level to provide the requisite leadership.
The NPCT is embedded
in the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources and is based at the
National Project Office in Kisumu.
The NPCT is headed by
a National Project Coordinator and includes technical specialists representing
the Water, Fisheries, Agriculture, Forestry and Environment sectors.
The team of sector
specialists are supported by a Monitoring and Evaluation specialist, a
Communication Specialist, a Community Participation Specialist, an Accountant,
a Procurement Officer and other Administrative staff.
The Ministry of
Environment and Mineral Resources therefore wishes to recruit an Monitoring and
Evaluation specialist for a contract period of two (2) years:-
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
The project will
provide resources for
(i) establishment of a
regional and national GIS-based M&E and Management Information System and
(ii) collection,
analysis, storage and dissemination of the project’s implementation
performance, outcomes, and impact data and information.
The subcomponent will
ensure that monitoring reports, including quarterly and annual project
implementation
progress, procurement, financial and audit reports are produced regularly and shall therefore recruit
– Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
progress, procurement, financial and audit reports are produced regularly and shall therefore recruit
– Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
Responsibilities
- Oversee
the M&E system for LVEMP II, ensuring complementarities among
objectives and indicators in the project;
- Liaise
with implementing agencies in implementing the M&E plans to monitor
progress of project implementation, performance, impact and
sustainability; and
- Ensure
quality project reporting and information sharing.
Duties
- Coordinate
and oversee the implementation of the M&E strategy and plan including
key process, stress reduction and impact indicators for LVEMP II;
- Develop
systems for tracking progress of project implementation;
- Monitor
project performance and suggest measures to improve the M&E system;
- Review performance
indicators and reports submitted by implementing agencies;
- Ensure
adherence to established guidelines on project monitoring and evaluation;
- Provide
technical backstopping to implementing agencies and community level
partners in the design and implementation of M&E plans;
- Compile
and disseminate M&E information needed for periodic project reporting,
planning and reviews;
- Monitor
progress in project implementation by implementing agencies;
- Compile
monthly, quarterly and annual project reports; and
- Prepare
work plans and budgets for the LVEMP II Monitoring and Evaluation
activities.
Qualifications and Experience
- Should
possess a Postgraduate University Degree in Environmental Economics,
Natural Resources Management, Social Sciences, Environmental Planning or
any other related field;
- A
minimum of ten (10) years of progressively professional experience in the
relevant field of which, five (5) years must demonstrate experience in
results framework management, M&E and project planning, management and
implementation;
- Demonstrate
knowledge or proven experience in excellent information communications
technology skills including proficiency in main office software and
knowledge of database management, information systems and internet tools;
- Good
interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-Sectoral,
multi-disciplinary, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective
working relations with people of different national and cultural
backgrounds;
- Dynamic,
innovative and able to work with minimum supervision; and
- Must be
a Kenyan citizen.
Reporting
The Monitoring and
Evaluation Officer will report to the National Project Coordinator.
Those meeting the requirements of this position should submit their typed application letter, including a detailed CV, details of present position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/educational certificates and contacts by 20th April, 2013 to the following address:
The Permanent
Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
P.O. Box 30126-00100
NHIF Building
Nairobi
Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources
P.O. Box 30126-00100
NHIF Building
Nairobi
