The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be
responsible for developing, implementing and managing monitoring and evaluation
systems to track the performance and impact of organizational programs and
projects. The role involves collecting, analysing and reporting data to asses
whether objectives are being met to guide decision-making.
Key roles/Responsibilities:
Overall responsibility for the monitoring strategies,
policies, systems and programmes and their successful implementation.
Regularly monitor and track carbon-related activities
and projects implemented within NRT conservancies.
Provide technical support to each of the programmes
to monitor and evaluate the defined objectives and specific success indicators
and targets.
Design monitoring tools (surveys, focus groups etc.)
and take lead in conducting baseline research and analysis.
Contribute to M&E methodologies and approaches in collaboration with the programmes heads and other stakeholders;
Oversee the collection of data related to carbon
sequestration, emissions reduction, and other relevant metrics using
appropriate methodologies.
Identify and formulate monitoring and evaluation
findings, lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated into management
efforts, disseminated in learning events and channeled into decision-making
processes.
Ensure the quality and accuracy of data collected by
implementing robust quality assurance and quality control measures.
Provide training and capacity-building support to
field staff and partners on M&E methodologies, data collection techniques,
and reporting standards.
Prepare comprehensive M&E reports on the
progress, achievements, and challenges of carbon projects, ensuring timely
submission to relevant stakeholders and donors.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders,
including local communities, government agencies, and carbon buyers, to gather
relevant data and ensure alignment with project objectives.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in any of the
following disciplines – Social Sciences, Community Development, Project
Management, Wildlife Management or any other relevant field;
Post-graduate qualification in monitoring and
evaluation.
At least 5 years of practical experience in
monitoring, evaluation and research work in the private sector.
Understanding of relevant standards, protocols, and
regulations governing carbon projects, such as Verified Carbon Standard (VCS)
or Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) standards.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to
effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including
local communities, government agencies, and carbon stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in project planning,
monitoring and evaluation in a donor funded institution is highly desirable;
and
Proficiency in data analysis tools.
Abilities and Skills:
Individual with experience in collecting data in
remote rural areas.
Experience and skills in capacity building.
Excellent communication skills in both written and
verbal English and Swahili.
Self-motivated, self-organized, detail oriented and
ability to meet tight deadlines.
Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and
reporting, with the ability to handle large datasets and use statistical
software for analysis.
Knowledge management skills
Excellent data analysis and report writing skills;
and
A team player with proven leadership qualities
How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are required to
submit their application including a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae
highlighting relevant experience, academic and professional certificates,
testimonials, a daytime telephone contact, email address, and names of three
professional referees to reach us by close of business on Friday 21st
June 2024 to: recruit@nrt-kenya.org
