Monitoring & Evaluation
Specialist
Ref: MES/09/2016
(1 Position)
CARE International in Kenya is looking for qualified Kenyan National to fill the above mentioned position.
Job Summary: CARE seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to be based in Kenya for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded project to assist the needs of orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs).
CARE International in Kenya is looking for qualified Kenyan National to fill the above mentioned position.
Job Summary: CARE seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to be based in Kenya for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded project to assist the needs of orphans and vulnerable children (OVCs).
Required Skills:
- A Bachelor’s
degree in a relevant discipline, such as Epidemiology, mathematics,
business, statistics, informatics, or international relations.
- At least 10
years of experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluating
activities for complex programs in developing countries.
- A firm command
of quality improvement and quality assurance with respect to integrated
service and support programs.
- Demonstrated
experience in setting up and managing M&E systems that track
performance as per the objectives of this activity (e.g. service
integration and performance against each result area).
- Demonstrated
analytical skills to measure the outcomes of the activity’s activities,
including referral outcomes, and supportive activity supervision.
- Strong writing
and organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program outcomes
and impacts.
- Professional
level of oral and written fluency in English Language.
How to Apply:
If you feel you meet the requirements for this position, please email your application indicating the vacancy reference number as the email subject title, along with an updated CV comprising of email and telephone contacts of three professional referees to:
If you feel you meet the requirements for this position, please email your application indicating the vacancy reference number as the email subject title, along with an updated CV comprising of 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
22nd September, 2016.
Safety & Security Officer
Ref: SSO/09/2016
(1 Position)
Reporting to the Safety & Security Coordinator the Safety & Security Officer will assist in the smooth running of the Safety and Security department within the Refugee Assistance Programme, Dadaab.
Reporting to the Safety & Security Coordinator the Safety & Security Officer will assist in the smooth running of the Safety and Security department within the Refugee Assistance Programme, Dadaab.
S/he will be responsible for
supervision of contracted security guards within their respective camp, Food
Distribution Points (FDP), programme sites and reporting of all security
situations to Safety & Security Coordinator (SSC) within and around the camp.
In addition s/he will be
responsible for safeguarding the organization’s assets, detection and
prevention of crime, as well as carrying out investigations and submitting
reports.
Responsibilities and Tasks
R1: Responsible for the Management of the Safety & Security of CARE staff and property within respective/allocated camp/project sites and Food Distribution Points
Responsibilities and Tasks
R1: Responsible for the Management of the Safety & Security of CARE staff and property within respective/allocated camp/project sites and Food Distribution Points
- 1.1 Conducting
daily security checks at the camps/its environs and report to the SCC.
- 1.2 Work with
administration staff to ensure appropriate steps are taken to safeguard
office premises, equipment and residential property (guards, locks,
lighting, alarms, and fire equipment).
- 1.3 Ensure
adequate supervision of the contracted (G4S) security guards in the camp.
- 1.4
Continuously update the SSC or his delegate on all security incidents and
information of the region.
- 1.5 Prepare
camp based weekly security situation reports and send them to SSC or his
delegate.
- 1.6 Assist the
SSC in implementing Dadaab annual operation plans by being in charge of
specific camp based activities.
R2: Responsible for Gathering
and Dissemination of security information
- 2.1 Gather all
security information in her/his respective camp, analyze and disseminate
the same to staff in the respective camp and share relevant security
related information with other IPs.
- 2.2 Develop a
network of contacts among local actors to facilitate CARE work and enhance
the security of its operations.
- 2.3 Assist the
SSC in conducting periodic and appropriate safety and security related
trainings for all CARE staff in Dadaab.
- 2.4 Conduct
internal investigations as will be required and give reports to the SSC.
- 2.5 Liaise with
Kenya Police, UNHCR security, G4S, Community Self-Management Security
Committee, the Section/Block leaders and CDS Incentive Workers, in order
to collect security information from the community.
- 2.6 Report on a
regular/daily basis to Safety and Security Coordinator or his delegated
authority in order to inform operational planning and decision making.
Report on critical incidents, trends, population movements, potential
triggers, etc
R3: Security Management
- 3.1 Perform
security assessments and physical survey in CARE camps, FDPs and project
sites and submit report with recommendations to SSC.
- 3.2 Work with
SSC or delegated authority to develop and regularly update the Safety
& Security Management Plan (SSMP) and tools in accordance with the
nature of safety and security risks including detailed threat assessment,
standard operating procedures for personal movement & transport, office,
warehouse, telecommunications, incident report sheets and asset
protection.
- 3.3 Promote
team work and spirit through participatory leadership in the delivery of
safety and security services.
- 3.4 Review
safety and security procedures in consultation with SSC.
- 3.5 Implement
safety and security policies/procedures.
- 3.6 Supervise
and enforce compliance to safety & security standards and procedures.
R4: Contingency Planning
- 4:1 Work with
SSC to develop camp specific contingency plans for incidents management
events such as; Accidents, ambush, car hijacking, Severe injuries and
serious illness (hospitalization or medivac), Kidnapping, Death of
employee, Destruction of essential assets.
- 4.2 Establish
relocation and emergency evacuations plans for the camp.
- 4.3 Review
periodically past experiences and practices and propose improvements based
on analytical judgment.
R5: Participate in general
food distribution exercises
- 5:1 Monitor
food distribution exercises and advise on issues related to safety and
security.
- 5.2: Ensure
proper crowd management & control and continuously monitor the
security situation during the distribution exercises.
- 5.3 Ensures
there is police presence during the food distribution and during the
salary payments of the Incentive Workers.
Authority
Spending Authority: N/A
Supervision: Refugee Workers (Security Guards)
Decision Making: Makes normal decisions on effective and efficient performance of responsbilities of the position
Contact Key Relationships
External: UNHCR, WFP, IOM and other IPs, Privately Contracted Security Firm, Kenya Police, District Officer, other GOK Departments and Community Security Committees.
Internal: Camp Administrator and ALL care staff based in Dadaab.
Working Conditions
The position is based in Dadaab (Ifo or Dagahaley camp) as well as any other extension camps and other program sites. This is a non-family work station.
Spending Authority: N/A
Supervision: Refugee Workers (Security Guards)
Decision Making: Makes normal decisions on effective and efficient performance of responsbilities of the position
Contact Key Relationships
External: UNHCR, WFP, IOM and other IPs, Privately Contracted Security Firm, Kenya Police, District Officer, other GOK Departments and Community Security Committees.
Internal: Camp Administrator and ALL care staff based in Dadaab.
Working Conditions
The position is based in Dadaab (Ifo or Dagahaley camp) as well as any other extension camps and other program sites. This is a non-family work station.
Hot weather is prevalent
throughout the year with limited basic amenities. Road movement between the
work 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.
Due to the nature of work, the incumbent is expected to be reachable on call 24 hours in the event of any emergency.
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
Due to the nature of work, the incumbent is expected to be reachable on call 24 hours in the event of any emergency.
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
- Diploma in
Criminology / Security studies / Disaster management (a degree in the same
field will be an added advantage)
- Basic Radio
Communication course / training
- At least 6
years of progressive working experience in security setting; with 2 years
in an NGO or international organization setting and 4 years in the Armed
Forces (Police or Defence Force)
- Must have
served in a substantive rank of NCO with the KDF or its equivalent in the
National Police Service (NPS)
- Must be
conversant with Field Communication Procedures (HF & VHF)
- Have thorough
knowledge and understanding of Security Operations
- Must be in
possession of a valid Certificate of Good Conduct
Competencies
- Excellent
investigation skills
- Good analytical
& report writing skills
- Strong interpersonal
and negotiation skills
- Excellent
written & verbal communication
- Flexibility
& responsiveness in handling security issues
- High level
integrity & confidentiality
- Ability to work
under pressure and meet crucial deadlines Broad range of IT skills,
including competencies in MS Office suite
How to apply:
If you feel you meet the requirements for this position, please email your application indicating the vacancy reference number as the email subject title, along with an updated CV comprising of email and telephone contacts of three professional referees to:
If you feel you meet the requirements for this position, please email your application indicating the vacancy reference number as the email subject title, along with an updated CV comprising of 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
22nd September, 2016.
Project Coordinator –
Partnerships & Capacity Building
Ref: PCPCB/09/2016
(1 Position)
Job Summary & Purpose: Reporting to the Climate Change Specialist, the Project Coordinator - Partnerships and Capacity Building is responsible for leading in analyzing local policies and programmes to identify opportunities and barriers for community-based adaptation.
Job Summary & Purpose: Reporting to the Climate Change Specialist, the Project Coordinator - Partnerships and Capacity Building is responsible for leading in analyzing local policies and programmes to identify opportunities and barriers for community-based adaptation.
The position will also give
technical oversight and coordination of the ALP field team.
The position holder will
contribute to formulation and implementation of national-level advocacy
strategy in collaboration with the Project Manager and also participate in
partner selection to engage local implementing partner organizations to work on
local advocacy.
S/He will evaluate capacity
of local government partners and of implementing partner organizations working
on local advocacy and facilitate monitoring of processes and results by
partners working on local advocacy.
Tasks and Responsibilities
R1: Leadership role in developing and implementing advocacy strategy for local-level advocacy (30%)
Tasks and Responsibilities
R1: Leadership role in developing and implementing advocacy strategy for local-level advocacy (30%)
- T1: Take a lead
role in analyzing local policies and programmes to identify opportunities
and barriers for community-based adaptation
- T2: Take a lead
role in participatory development and implementation of an advocacy
strategy for local-level advocacy, based on key issues identified through
vulnerability analysis
- T3: Contribute
to formulation and implementation of national-level advocacy strategy in
collaboration with the Project Manager
- T4: Work with
Information & Knowledge Management Officer to set up appropriate
monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management systems for advocacy
- T5: In
collaboration with Project Manager, organize annual stakeholder meetings
at local level, sub national, national and regional levels
R2: Coordinating activities
of local and sub national partner organizations working on advocacy (20%)
- T1: Contribute
to institutional mapping exercise to identify local actors on adaptation
and advocacy
- T2: Participate
in partner selection to engage local implementing partner organizations to
work on local advocacy
- T3: Support
partners to develop work plans and strategies to achieve project results
- T4: Monitor
activities of local partner organizations
- T5: Facilitate
regular coordination meetings among partners working on County level and
sub national level advocacy.
R3: Building capacity of
local government partners and partner organizations working on local advocacy
(20%)
- T1: Evaluate
capacity of local, sub national and national level government partners and
of partner organizations working on advocacy
- T2: Develop
capacity building strategy for government partners and of partner
organizations working on advocacy
- T3: Provide
training, mentoring and ongoing technical advice to partners
- T4: Facilitate
external training opportunities for partners at the local, national and
regional levels
- T5: In
collaboration with the capacity building work stream, evaluate and develop
capacity of partners at the national and regional levels.
R4: Monitoring, evaluation
and reporting of processes and results at local governance level (20%)
- T1: Contribute
to development of project information and knowledge management system
- T2: Facilitate
monitoring of processes and results by partners working on local advocacy
- T3: Support
partners in reporting on processes and results
- T4: Monitor,
evaluate and report on changes in capacity of local government partners
- T5: Facilitate
reflection and learning exercises among partners to identify key lessons
learned
- T6: Compiling
partner reports for submission to Climate Change Specialist
R5: Collaborating with
Country Project Team (10%)
- T1:
Participation in regular meetings of Country Project Team
- T2:
Participation in learning and reflection exercises including the capacity
building and gender work streams
- T3: Close
collaboration with project team to link local governance and advocacy
activities to household/individual activities as well national level
processes
R6: In close consultation
with the Climate Change Specialist, provide strategic leadership to the Field
team
- T1: Overall oversight
of work plans and operations at the field level
- T2: Regular
update of the budget tracking tool at the field level and provide monthly
cash projections for the field level work
- T3: ALP asset
management at the field level field level
- T4: Represent
the project at the weekly Embu level Senior Management Team meetings
- T5: Direct
supervision of the project assistant and two field officers.
Qualifications (Know - How)
Education
- Minimum
qualification of a University Degree, in a relevant discipline such as
rural development, community development or agriculture and livelihoods,
- Practical
experience in local governance and advocacy and of working with diverse
teams.
Experience
- At least eight
years of relevant working experience, including a minimum of five years
working on local governance and capacity building
- Strong
experience and knowledge of local advocacy approaches
- Strong
practical experience in working with local government and civil society
organizations
- Positive
experiences in relationship-building
- Demonstrated
awareness of and sensitivity to gender and diversity
- S/he must be an
experienced and mature officer; capable of working largely independently.
He /she will be supervised by the Climate Change Specialist.
- S/he is
expected to interact closely with other members of the Country Project
Team, as well as the Programme Technical Team.
Skills and Competencies
- People Skills:
Ability to work both independently and as a team player who demonstrates
leadership. Demonstrated ability to listen to and support programme staff
and partners, and to work with communities in a sensitive and
participatory manner.
- Communication
Skills: Well developed written and oral communication skills in English.
Able to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external
stakeholders.
- Computer
Skills: Basic computing skills including Microsoft Word, Excel,
Powerpoint, and Outlook; and, advanced internet searching skills.
- Integrity:
Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to
CARE's core values and humanitarian principles.
- Resilience/Adaptability
and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under difficult
circumstances. Willing to be in the field up to 40% of time.
Authority:
1. Spending Authority: N/A
2. Supervision: Direct supervision of the project assistant and two field officers
Decision Making: The position holder can make decision at the field level based on the field conditions but in consultation with the Climate Change Specialist.
Contacts/Key Relationships (Internal & External):
Project/ CARE Team
1. Spending Authority: N/A
2. Supervision: Direct supervision of the project assistant and two field officers
Decision Making: The position holder can make decision at the field level based on the field conditions but in consultation with the Climate Change Specialist.
Contacts/Key Relationships (Internal & External):
Project/ CARE Team
- Climate Change
Specialist supervisor
- DRR and
Livelihoods Officer
- ALP field
officers
- Project staff
in the WASH and Agriculture sub sectors
- M&E
coordinator – Livelihoods sector
- Regional
programme Coordination Team (PCT)
Coordination
- Local County
Government
- Departmental
Heads
- CSG
- Relevant CBOs/
NGOs/CSOs
- Local private
sector and research institutions
Working Conditions: The position is based
in Embu with at least 50% field travel
How to Apply:
If you feel you meet the requirements for this position, please email your application indicating the vacancy reference number as the email subject title, along with an updated CV comprising of email and telephone contacts of three professional referees to:
If you feel you meet the requirements for this position, please email your application indicating the vacancy reference number as the email subject title, along with an updated CV comprising of 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
22nd September, 2016.
Program Quality Coordinator
CARE’s programming in Somalia focuses on strengthening resilience, reducing conflict and addressing chronic poverty as well as mitigating immediate emergency situations.
CARE’s programming in Somalia focuses on strengthening resilience, reducing conflict and addressing chronic poverty as well as mitigating immediate emergency situations.
This position, reporting to
the ACDP is a central position for CARE Somalia’s efforts to strengthen the
quality of its programming; and our ability to innovate, learn and adjust to
continually changing realities in Somalia.
The position will cover the
full breadth of our programming, both development and emergency.
The position will cover the
whole program and project cycle; designing and evaluating program frameworks,
developing projects on the basis of the program frameworks; ensuring the
systems are in place to monitoring and evaluate impact.
The incumbent will focus on
ensuring that our programs and projects address the underlying causes of
poverty and vulnerability.
The position will work
closely with the CARE program coordinators, area managers, project managers and
local partners.
Job Responsibility #1 - Participate development and review of program strategies
Job Responsibility #1 - Participate development and review of program strategies
- Support the
ACDP, Gender Advisor, program coordinators, technical staff and
consultants in developing research activities that contribute to an
understanding of underlying causes of poverty, vulnerability and
marginalization.
- Provide
technical guidance on research methodology and reporting of research
finding
Result 2 - Design, monitor
and evaluate program strategy frameworks of our long term programs
- Support program
coordinators in reviewing overarching program theories of change,
implementation strategies, and monitoring frameworks
- Ensure ongoing
monitoring, learning and innovation on the program strategies
- Ensure strong
collaborative relationships with strategic partners involved in the
program and ensure their involvement in design and implementation
- Ensure strong
collaborative relationships are developed between the intended impact
group, CARE staff and partner staff.
- Ensure strong
input by the intended impact group in program strategy, design and
monitoring
- Ensure the
program is implemented in line with partnership principles as outlined in
CI policies.
Job Responsibility #3 -
Develop funding proposals that are aligned with the program strategies
- Conduct and
provide technical guidance to assessments
- Lead program
design teams with program coordinators, consultants and field staff
- Ensure design
of quality proposals
- Ensure projects
are in line with the overall program strategies and further additional
learning and innovation
Job Responsibility #4 - Ensure that all programs
and projects have a DME and information management system in place that
adequately ensures program accountability and outcome/impact measurement
- Lead Program
Quality unit in developing indicators to measure impact of the programs
and ensure data is being gathered against these indicators - next to
indicators needed as per donor requirements
- Ensure project M&E
systems
- Guide project
and area managers in adequate implementation of M&E systems
- Support the
design of terms of references for evaluations and other project studies
- Ensure that
work with partners is of high quality, contributes to partner growth and ensure
that the accountability systems for work with partners are in place.
Job Responsibility #5 –
Conduct internal reviews of program quality and accountability against agreed
standards on a regular basis and support implementation of improvement strategies
- Ensure commonly
agreed program quality and accountability standards are in place
- Conduct reviews
of projects and programs against these standards
- Provide
recommendations for improvements Provide management reports to the Senior
Management Team
Job Responsibility #6
- Other program
related duties as required.
Problem Solving
There are three levels of problem-solving:
There are three levels of problem-solving:
1) What has to be done and
how to do it are clearly defined, and the incumbent will face identical or
similar problems on a regular basis;
2) What has to be done is
known, but how to do it is not defined. The incumbent must use interpolative
skills to pick and choose the right strategy to address a given problem;
and
3) Why things are done is
known, but what has to be done and how to do it are not defined. Situations are
variable and the incumbent’s response will involve analysis, problem
definition, development of alternatives, and making recommendations.
He or she will face and
address problems that are typically non-recurring.
Education / Training
- Minimum
relevant Masters degree or graduate with significant relevant experience
Experience
- At least 7
years experience working in conflict/post conflict context, with preferred
work experience in Somalia
- At least 2
years experience in a program management setting
- At least 2
years experience in working with pastoralist communities in Africa,
preferably in the Horn
- Demonstrated
experience in gender analysis and women’s empowerment
- Demonstrated
experience in development and recovery programming
- Demonstrated
experience in program assessments, problem analysis and program
design
- Experience in
working in partnerships
Technical Skills
- Team player,
who is able to develop strong collaborative relations across the
organization, in both the program and program support departments
- Proven capacity
of managing programs through partnerships
- Strong gender
and conflict analysis skills, and the ability to articulate and design
programs using a rights based approach
- Preferably the
incumbent also has a strong grasp of CAREs Unifying Framework for
understanding the underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability
- Proven
budgeting and financial management skills
- Ability to
develop and articulate program ideas related to Peace building, governance
and civil society
- Demonstrated
ability to advise and coach field staff
- Ability to work
and live under difficult conditions .
How to Apply:
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CV to SOMRecruitment@care.org by 28th September, 2016.
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CV to SOMRecruitment@care.org by 28th September, 2016.
Please indicate the title of
the position applied for as the subject line.
Only qualified candidates will be conducted.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer Promoting gender, equity and diversity.
Only qualified candidates will be conducted.
CARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer Promoting gender, equity and diversity.
Female candidates are
strongly encouraged to apply.
Our selection process
reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.