CARE International in Kenya is
looking for well organized and highly motivated individuals who are result -
oriented to fill the following positions:
Job Title: Assistant Data Analyst – Voucher
(3 Positions)
Department / Project: Logistics / RAP
Supervisor: Data Analysis Officer - Voucher
Location / Duty Station: Dadaab
Grade: E Band 3
Job Summary: Reporting to the Data Analysis Officer-Voucher, the Assistant Data Analyst-Voucher will supervise collection of data from WFP contracted vendors in his/her respective camp.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Data Analysis Officer-Voucher, the Assistant Data Analyst-Voucher will supervise collection of data from WFP contracted vendors in his/her respective camp.
He/she is directly involved in
mapping of vendors and will be expected to collect, analyze data and generate
timely reports.
Responsibilities and Tasks
R1: Traders mapping exercise
- 1.1 Participate in mapping of WFP contracted
traders in respective markets
- 1.2 Effectively use the data (provided by WFP)
of all the traders that sell food commodities in the refugee camps and
Dadaab town for mapping.
- 1.3 Electronically map out the location of the
markets in the camps
- 1.4 Electronically map out the exact location
and assign a unique code to each of the contracted trader.
R2: Monitoring and reporting
- 2.1 Conduct periodic market monitoring
utilizing tools, guidelines and a schedule provided by WFP.
- 2.2 Draft and provide detailed and timely
market monitoring reports based on guidelines provided by WFP.
- 2.3 Share trader information with the
supervisor.
- 2.4 Regularly participate in WFP monthly food
coordination meetings, interagency forums and regular meetings with market
committees
R3: Staff Management
- 3.1 Train Voucher Monitors (Refugee Community
Workers) under his supervision on collection of data from vendors.
- 3.2 Supervise the Voucher Monitors while
collecting data in the field.
- 3.3 Manage performance of teams under his/her
supervision.
R4: Traders Training
- 4.2 Periodically organize for traders training
in consultation with the Logistics Officer-Voucher.
- 4.2 Update traders on any compliance
requirement expected by the government and WFP.
- 4.3 Facilitate trader meetings and discussions
on best practices in business forums to share challenges and experiences.
Authority
- Spending Authority: N/A
- Supervision: 10 Refugee Community Workers
(voucher monitors)
- Decision Making: Normal decisions related to
the responsibilities of the position and supervision of incentive Workers
Contacts / Key Relations
- External: Work with Agencies involved in GFD
voucher operation at camp level. WFP, UNHCR, WFP contracted Traders and
Food Advisory Committee (FAC) and other implementing agencies
- Internal: CARE staff in other sectors
Working Conditions
The position is based in Dadaab (Ifo
or Dagahaley camps), as well as any other extension camps and program
sites.
This is a non-family working station.
Hot weather is prevalent throughout the year with limited basic
amenities.
Road movement between duty station
and Garissa as well as inter-camp movement must be under police escort
(scheduled convoys), with strict adherence to safety and security instructions all
the time. It is a six days work station with a compensatory time off according
to CTO policy.
The incumbent shall reside in the
CARE compound while executing official duties and shall obey and adhere to
residential compound regulations.
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in social sciences
- 2 years of relevant working experience
- A diploma in statistics with 3 years of
experience will be considered.
- Certificate: SPSS/STATA Certificate and
Microsoft Office application
Competencies
- Strong analytical, quantitative, qualitative
research skills – market analysis and programme design.
- Knowledge of SPSS/STATA and advanced
application of excel spreadsheets
- Working knowledge of programme design,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Excellent facilitation skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize
activities per needs.
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Knowledge of HAP-I and other accountability
frameworks.
Job Title: Data Analysis Officer - Voucher
(1 Position)
Ref: DAO/11/2015
Based in Dadaab
Department / Project: Logistics/RAP
Supervisor: Logistics Coordinator
Location / Duty Station: Dadaab
Grade: F Band 3
Job Summary & Purpose: The Data Analysis Officer-Voucher will work closely
with the Logistics Coordinator in carrying out market and traders are mapping
and also focus on market monitoring.
He/She will coordinate of voucher
activities currently under implementation by WFP to strengthen CARE Kenya
emergency response.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
R1: Review and develop systems,
materials and tools for traders mapping and monitoring
- 1.1 With the support of Logistics Coordinator,
develop Guidelines/Standard Operating Procedures for vouchers programming
and implementation.
- 1.2 Contribute to the Voucher Monitoring
system set-up, in coordination with the field teams.
- 1.3 Undertake data collection, database
management, and tracking of M&E outputs
- 1.4 Analyze data collected from Voucher
activities and utilize information to strengthen future voucher
programming.
R2: Capacity Building
- 2.1 Build capacity Logistics staff on
implementation of voucher programmes through knowledge transfer, training,
development of good practices and evidence based research.
- 2.2 Build capacity for CARE Kenya voucher
teams i.e. partners such as traders at the field level on voucher
programming.
R3: Capture monitoring and lessons
learnt
- 3.1 Monitor all voucher transfer elements of
the operation in the target areas within Dadaab.
- 3.2 Closely monitor the voucher program
activities including process, market and impact and generate monthly
reports and submit to supervisor.
- 3.3 Participate in monitoring field visits and
support monitoring teams in adhering to compliance.
- 3.5 Capture learning and feedback from
monitoring and evaluation process and to improve the Voucher based
response
R4: Coordination and Partnerships
- 4.1 Represent CARE at external voucher
coordination forums at national and field levels
- 4.2 Attend programme progress review meetings
and contribute to future programmatic priorities.
R5: Administrative Role
- 5.1 Plan and organize for voucher workshops
and trainings.
- 5.3 In charge of all training materials on
voucher activities from WFP i.e. receiving and disseminating.
- 5.4 Plan for procurement of items for use in
voucher program
R6: Supervision and staff
development.
- 6.1 Participation in recruitment of the sector
staff.
- 6.2 Manage performance for his/her reports.
- 6.5 Evaluate sector staff and recommend for
trainings needs of the job
Authority:
- Spending Authority: Ksh.4,000/=
- Supervision: Supervise 3 Assistant Data
Analysts-voucher
- Decision Making: Normal decisions related to
the responsibilities of the position and Supervision of incentive Workers
Contacts / Key Relationships
- External: Work with Agencies involved in GFD
voucher operation at camp level. WFP, UNHCR, WFP contracted Traders and
Food Advisory Committee (FAC) and other implementing agencies, Government
of Kenya officials.
- Internal: All CARE staff
Working Conditions
The position is based in Dadaab (Ifo
or Dagahaley camps), as well as any other extension camps and program
sites.
This is a non-family working station.
Hot weather is prevalent throughout the year with limited basic
amenities.
Road movement between duty station
and Garissa as well as inter-camp movement must be under police escort
(scheduled convoys), with strict adherence to safety and
security instructions all the time.
security instructions all the time.
It is a six days work station with a
compensatory time off according to CTO policy.
The incumbent shall reside in the CARE compound while executing official duties and shall obey and adhere to residential compound regulations.
Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Education
- Bachelors degree in social sciences with a
bias in statistics
- 3 years of relevant working experience
- Certificate: SPSS/STATA Certificate and
Microsoft Office application
Competencies:
- Strong analytical, quantitative, qualitative
research skills – market analysis and programme design.
- Knowledge of SPSS/STATA and advanced
application of excel spreadsheets
- Working knowledge of programme design,
implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Excellent facilitation skills
- Ability to work independently and prioritize
activities per needs.
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Knowledge of HAP-I and other accountability
frameworks.
How to Apply
If you feel you meet the requirements
for this position, send your application letter indicating the reference
number, title of the position along with an updated CV with email and telephone
contacts of three professional referees to:
The Human Resources & Development
Manager,
CARE International in Kenya,
Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke
to be received not later than 25th
November, 2015.
Kindly do not attach any
certificates/scanned documents to your application
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity.
Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
CARE International in Kenya does not
charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
(Application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees).