A
USAID contractor is recruiting for a Senior Monitoring and Evaluation
Specialist for a fast-paced program based in Nairobi.
Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist:
The
Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, under the supervision of the Chief
of Party, will assist in evaluation activities and capturing impact; help in
designing and implementing evaluations of activity clusters, mapping exercises,
and conducting topical assessments, and trains staff and selected partners on
M& E system operations and collection methods; perform both quantitative
and qualitative data analyses to inform reporting requirements and project
communications products, and oversees intermittent assessments, collects and
disseminates lessons learned, and shares successes during project
implementation.
Qualifications.
- Candidate must
possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, as well as a minimum of
five years of experience in monitoring and evaluation.
- Demonstrated
experience managing standard M&E tools and methodologies, such as
focus groups, key informant interviews, surveys, and others.
- Experience
measuring impact in relevant donor-funded programs in Kenya/East
Africa.
- Field experience
with state and non-state actors, preferably in Kenya and/or East Africa,
and the ability/willingness to travel throughout Kenya.
- A strong
understanding of community-based organizations and knowledge of political
and social conditions in Kenya, including around Nairobi, the Somali
community in Eastleigh, and communities along the Coast and Rift
Valley.
- Ability to work
in a professional and cordial manner with fellow staff members, visitors,
partner institutions – including local and international NGOs –
governmental entities, support organizations, and the general
public.
- Ability to
effectively use computer software, including Microsoft Access, as well as
word processing and spreadsheet applications.
To
Apply.
Qualified
applicants must include a cover letter highlighting relevant experience, a
current Curriculum Vitae (CV), maximum 3 pages, and a list of three (3)
references with contact information.
Applicants
are requested NOT to attach additional certificates, diplomas, or other
supporting documents to their submissions.
Please include “Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist” as the subject of the message. Applications that do not adhere to the stated instructions above will not be considered.
Please include “Senior Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist” as the subject of the message. Applications that do not adhere to the stated instructions above will not be considered.
All
references and educational credentials for short-listed candidates will be
thoroughly checked and verified.
Only
finalists will be contacted.
Applications should be sent via email to HRNairobi@kenyati.com no later than Monday, May 27th , 2013 5:00 p.m.
Applications should be sent via email to HRNairobi@kenyati.com no later than Monday, May 27th , 2013 5:00 p.m.
