The National Empowerment Network of
People living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK) is a national network that unites
people living with HIV (PLHIV) and those affected by TB and AIDS through
community based organizations and non-governmental organizations including
PLHIV networks.
Monitoring, Evaluation, Research &
Learning Assistant
Summary: The position is part of the Global Fund to fight
AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM) New Funding Model with the Kenya Red Cross Society
as the Principle Recipient in partnership with the Ministry of Health in
Machakos County.
The position is responsible for
providing support to program/project implementation in monitoring and measuring
the impact of programs and activities; implementation of M&E systems
focused on data collection, storage, analysis and reporting; supporting the
gathering and management of data; ensure the use of appropriate monitoring and
evaluation approaches and information systems; and dissemination of relevant
information to stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Programme Officer,
the MERL Assistant shall be responsible for:
- Monitoring and assessment; roll out and
implementation of M&E related initiatives
- Support surveys, studies, evaluations, data
collection, and quality control exercises
- Facilitate review meetings with CHVs and
provide supportive supervision to them for effective reporting.
- Monitor program implementation through regular
contact and field visits and identifying opportunities and mechanisms for
program improvement
- Support the analysis and produce reports to
monitor progress
- Facilitate proper storage of all data and
information and ensure regular back-ups
- Synthesize lessons and experiences for
continuous improvement of programme
- Documentation and Reporting by assisting in
compilation of quarterly, annual and ad-hoc programme reports.
Qualifications and Competencies
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Level of Education
- Diploma in any relevant field is a must. Bachelor’s
degree in Social Sciences or any related fields is desirable.
Specialized Training / Professional
Qualifications
- Additional qualifications in Monitoring and
Evaluation, Research, Statistics, MIS IT, or Development related subjects
will be an added advantage.
- Experience in community participatory
methodologies
- At least two (2) years in a similar position.
Competencies / Abilities / Skills
Required
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and under
pressure.
- Ability to write in a clear and concise
manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build trust among partners and
colleagues.
- Strong organizational and management skills.
- Strong information technology skills.
Working Conditions: The position periodically requires the jobholder to
sometimes work long and odd hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond
to specific situations. Frequent travels in sometimes difficult circumstances
may be necessary.
Interested and qualified candidates should send an Application Letter and CV to:
NEPHAK National Secretariat,
3rd Floor, Wood Avenue Court, Wood Avenue, off Lenana/Argwings Kodhek Roads
P. O Box 75654-00200
Nairobi
Or email: careers@nephak.or.ke ONLY,
by Monday 14th December, 2015.
NEPHAK is an equal opportunity employer.
Women living with HIV are encouraged
to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates shall be
contacted.
