Position: Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact/ Research Officer
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract Full Time
Location : Nairobi.
Job Field: Education, Data analysis and Management
Job description
Reporting to the Principal Institutional Research Officer within
the Division of University Advancement, the job holder will be responsible for
providing technical support on Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact for the
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa. The role will also
include Scholar data management and period report preparation.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the Monitoring and Evaluation function
of the Scholars Program at USIU-Africa to ensure impact and quality of
delivery, in close collaboration with other university stakeholders;
- Develop a monitoring & evaluation framework
and systems for tracking and reporting program results and impact;
- Collaborate closely with Mastercard Foundation
Scholars Program stakeholders to ensure effective collection, tracking and
management of Scholar data, including entry into the Scholars Program MIS
and analysis where required;
- Ensure consent and confidentiality processes are
in place for managing all sensitive data;
- Undertake and/or commission periodic Scholars
Program reviews and evaluations;
- Coordinate and where possible undertake research
such as, but not limited, to tracer studies, case studies, institutional
strengthening and satisfaction surveys to inform the decisions and the
strategic direction of the Scholars Program;
- Coordinate with USIU-Africa’s internal stakeholders
to promote awareness about the Program;
- Deliver and champion capacity building and
learning strategies and skills amongst the Scholars Program staff and
other internal stakeholders who interact directly with the program;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from
time to time.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in education, social sciences or
other relevant field, from an accredited university;
- Specialization in monitoring, evaluation, data
management or research;
- At least five (5) years of progressive experience
in monitoring and evaluation, data management or research in a reputable
organization.
- Excellent analytical, research and data collection
methodology skills.
- Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation
methodology, data quality assurance, analysis and reporting.
- Understanding of statistical data management
methods.
- Experience working with statistical computer
software packages such as Excel is required while SAS, SPSS, Power BI, and
other software will be an asset.
- Demonstrated skills in measuring the qualitative
and qualitative outcomes of program activities and tracking implementation
progress.
- Superior written, verbal and organizational
skills.
- Ability and experience producing technical and
analytical reports that effectively communicate program results and
impact.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal and
negotiation skills.
- Ability to make quick and smart judgments in
recommending alternative solutions within changed ground scenarios.
- Strong adherence to ethical practice and data privacy.
- Strong intercultural and interpersonal skills.
- Good understanding of various partners’
requirements.
- Goal oriented, with ability to work under
pressure, independently and with limited supervision.
- Ability to travel within project areas as required.
How to apply
Interested applicants must provide a cover letter current CV and
Certificates, to the following address jobs@usiu.ac.ke Att: Director
of Administration by Friday, October 23 2020 .Please Indicate the
position you are applying for on the subject Line of the email
address.