Uraia Trust is seeking
to recruit a dynamic and result oriented individual for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Programme officer.
Under the guidance and
direct supervision of the Institutional Transformation Manager and in close
coordination with the Head of Programmes.
The jobholder is
responsible for execution of programme activities to enhance the efficient
delivery of Uraia’s civic education and engagement activities in line with its
mission.
key part of this role
involves supporting the facilitation of efficient research and documentation,
learning, monitoring and evaluation of Uraia’s programmes.
Job Summary
- The jobholder is responsible
for execution of programme activities to enhance the efficient delivery of
Uraia’s civic education and engagement activities in line with its
mission. A key part of this role involves supporting the facilitation of
efficient research and documentation, learning, monitoring and evaluation
of Uraia’s programmes.
Key Responsibilities
- Improve and implement the
monitoring and evaluation framework in consultation with Uraia Senior
Management Team and provide support in day to day management of the Uraia
monitoring and evaluation framework.
- Support and/ or participate in
research necessary to ensure the undertaking of evidence led interventions
by Uraia.
- Ensure the innovative and
effective use of information technology in support of Uraia’s monitoring
and evaluation activities.
- Provide support in development
of work plans, programming and budget review for programme activities.
- Undertake the learning,
monitoring and evaluation activities of Uraia in liaison with the
Institutional Transformation Manager.
- Provide support in
implementation of capacity building initiatives of Uraia’s programmes.
- Manage all monitoring data and
information, and facilitate analysis of the same for use in programming.
- Support the management of Uraia
implementing partners to ensure uptake of result-based management
approaches.
- Facilitate the documentation of
learnings /Stories of Change.
- Any other duty as may be
assigned by Institutional Transformation Manager.
Focus areas of responsibility -% of time spent
- Planning, Research, learning,
monitoring and evaluation activities – 70%
- Reporting – 20%
- Administration – 10%
Academic and professional qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelors degree
in Social or Development Studies
- Additional training and
qualifications in undertaking MERL of development programmes will be an
added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience
in programme implementation with a specific focus in monitoring,
evaluation, research and learning is essential.
- Demonstrated work experience in
democracy and governance sector will be desirable.
Additional Skills
- Planning and coordination
skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving and analytical
skills
- Excellent presentation, oral
and written communication skills
- Quality orientation abilities
Core technical skills required for the role
- Programme and project
implementation
Monitoring, evaluation, research and learning
Management of project budgets - The engagement for this
position will be for an initial contract of two years that is renewable
subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.
How to Apply
If you believe your
career objectives match this exciting position, please forward your application
letter and detailed CV including expected salary, contact details and quoting
reference number and quoting reference number UT/2020/06/02 with the subject
being Application for M & E Officer by 18th June 2020 addressed
to:The
Human Resources Unit
Uraia Trust
Uraia Hse, Jacaranda Ave. off Gitanga Rd
P O Box 28151- 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Uraia Trust
Uraia Hse, Jacaranda Ave. off Gitanga Rd
P O Box 28151- 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail : jobs@uraia.or.ke
Please note that due to
the anticipated large number of applications only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted for interview.
Applicants are
encouraged to apply by email address provided above only.
In addition, canvassing
by interested applicants is not encouraged and therefore any form of canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
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