SOS Children’s Villages Kenya (SOS CV
KE) is an affiliate of SOS Children’s Villages (SOS CV) – International whose
mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their own
futures and share in the development of their communities.
In Kenya, the organisation runs five Children’s Villages in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru and Kisumu. SOS Children’s Villages Kenya also runs education and health institutions and works with local communities through Families Strengthening Programs.
In Kenya, the organisation runs five Children’s Villages in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru and Kisumu. SOS Children’s Villages Kenya also runs education and health institutions and works with local communities through Families Strengthening Programs.
We seek to recruit a suitably
qualified person for the following position:
Monitoring &
Evaluation Manager – National Office Nairobi
Key Functions
of the Job
The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager
will take lead in the development, review and implementation of SOS CV Kenya’s
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework and Policy.
S/he will work closely with the
programme teams and the implementing partners in the various programs of SOS CV
KE to set, track and report against appropriate targets, indicators and other
expected results at the various levels (output, outcome & impact).
S/he will
undertake various duties which include but not limited to:
·
Responsible for the development and
review of the organization’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning plans, tools
and policies.
·
Conduct capacity building activities
for SOS CV KE staff and implementing partners on Monitoring, Evaluation and
Learning.
·
Regularly review and improve the
M&E system by seeking stakeholder inputs and through consultations with
practitioners in other organizations.
·
Support programme teams to undertake
baseline, mid-term, end of programme surveys and Child Rights Situation
Analysis (CRSAs) to inform the organization’s programming.
·
Support the development of an online
M&E database and ensure integration with existing national databases to
improve on reporting and compliance with existing government Information
Management systems.
·
Synthesize and analyze data for
summary and thematic reports on M&E findings.
·
Develop, refine and manage the
process for regular reporting on findings and coordinate with appropriate
departments for the dissemination of information.
·
Keep abreast of the latest
developments in M&E and network with other organizations for best practices
and technical assistance.
·
Tracking and quality assurance of all
donor and grantee reports (ensuring donor reports precisely respond to the
reporting indicators and requirements as well as ensuring all grantees report
accurately on all the key result areas as documented in their grantee
agreements)
·
Develop and implement a policy,
system and appropriate tools to promote organizational learning and
documentation.
Required
Qualifications / Abilities
·
Degree in social science preferable.
Post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
·
Minimum eight (8) years’ relevant
professional in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in an NGO set up
·
Strong analytical and quantitative
database management skills, budgeting and reporting
·
Advance knowledge and experience of
standard monitoring and evaluation procedures and tools
·
Proven interpersonal, leadership and
effective representation skills.
·
Must have no criminal record and a
demonstrated understanding of children’s issues and rights.
·
Commitment to professional
development.
·
Ability to work effectively with a
wide range of people from diverse cultural, religious, ethnic and gender
affiliations.
·
Experience in providing general
support in a large team, and an experienced team player
·
Energetic, willing and ‘can-do’
attitude
·
Ability to analyze situations and
take corrective actions
·
Excellent quality, attention to
detail, & organizational skills
·
Commitment to process of continuous
improvement.
We
seek to recruit a dynamic Mathematics
& Computer Teacher who is a
team player, person of high integrity and exemplary moral values, with at least
3 years work experience, to become a Teacher in our HG Secondary School in
Eldoret, Kenya.
The Teacher will undertake various duties which include and are
not limited to the following:-
·
Ensure the educational development of
each child, paying individual attention to each child, monitoring his/her
educational progress and taking appropriate corrective action as necessary.
·
Lead all activities within the
assigned class and prepare lesson plans and outlines in accordance with the
curriculum guidelines or requirements of the school or government.
·
Act as a participating member of SOS
CV KE taking particular interest in SOS children, providing them with extra
support and striving to understand their educational and emotional needs and
difficulties.
·
Assist students through the multiple
career options available and in making informed career paths and choices.
·
Participate in co-curricular and
extra-curricular activities as designed in the school calendar
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities among
others:
·
Have a genuine liking for and
interest in young people and demonstrated patience, tolerance and
understanding.
·
Ability to communicate effectively
with students, colleagues, administrators, parents and the community at large
·
Possess report writing skills.
·
Significant knowledge of work and
educational dynamics in the country.
The prospective candidate must be a trained Teacher and should
possess a minimum of.
·
Bachelor’s degree in Education-
Mathematics & Computer.
·
Training in Guidance and counselling
will be an added advantage. The position holder must be computer literate.
·
Minimum of 3 Years teaching
experience.
·
Must be registered by the TSC
We
seek to recruit a dynamic Mathematics,
English and Social Studies Teacher who
is a team player, person of high integrity and exemplary moral values, with at
least 3 years work experience, to become a Teacher in our HG Primary School in
Mombasa, Kenya.
The Teacher will undertake various duties which include and are
not limited to the following:-
·
Ensure the educational development of
each child, paying individual attention to each child, monitoring his/her
educational progress and taking appropriate corrective action as necessary.
·
Lead all activities within the
assigned class and prepare lesson plans and outlines in accordance with the
curriculum guidelines or requirements of the school or government.
·
Act as a participating member of SOS
CV KE taking particular interest in SOS children, providing them with extra
support and striving to understand their educational and emotional needs and
difficulties.
·
Assist students through the multiple
career options available and in making informed career paths and choices.
·
Participate in co-curricular and
extra-curricular activities as designed in the school calendar
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualities among
others:
·
Have a genuine liking for and
interest in young people and demonstrated patience, tolerance and
understanding.
·
Ability to communicate effectively
with students, colleagues, administrators, parents and the community at large
·
Possess report writing skills.
·
Significant knowledge of work and
educational dynamics in the country.
The prospective candidate must be a trained Teacher and should
possess a minimum of.
·
Must possess a P1 Certificate
·
Training in Guidance and counselling
will be an added advantage. The position holder must be computer literate.
·
Minimum of 3 Years teaching
experience.
·
Must be registered by the TSC
How to Apply
If
you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and
role specifications described; send your application(stating current &
expected pay) and detailed CV (with details of at least 3 referees one of which
must be immediate former employer) addressed to the National Director to reach
us on or before 25th January 2019 email to: recruitment@soskenya.org
SOS
Children’s Villages Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and its Recruitment
Policy addresses itself to the core values of best practice, diversity and
equality.