AMREF Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - Global Fund Project Job in Nairobi Kenya

AMREF has been selected by the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) as the dual track Principal Recipient for the TB component under Global Fund Round 9 and will be responsible for the financial management of the grant and ensuring quality implementation by sub-recipients (SR).

The AMREF Global Fund TB Project aims at contributing to the acceleration of quality DOTS expansion in the country in order to achieve and sustain national TB control targets in line with Global TB control targets and the Millennium Development Goals.

The project will work with 21 civil society organisations providing them with grants and building their capacity to implement quality TB and TB/HIV interventions.

The position reports to the Project Manager and is based in Nairobi.

Purpose of the Job

To provide M&E technical expertise and support project activities and implementation of the project strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Participate in strengthening existing M&E systems at the project, program and AMREF Kenya Country Office levels
  • Take lead in data capturing and reporting using monitoring tools to track project indicators
  • Provide technical input in the review of reports and participate in field assessments
  • Take lead in program surveys, organising and facilitating quarterly, semi-annual and annual project review meetings with program staff and partners and giving feedback on M&E activities
  • Support project implementation team to document and disseminate lessons learnt and best practices
  • Ensure program integration and growth by participating in meetings and conferences
  • Participate in operation research and documentation
  • Manage project assets and work plans.
Qualifications and Competencies

The ideal candidate should have a first degree in Statistics, Social Sciences or its equivalent. Professional training in M&E and at least three relevant work experience.

Experience in the use of statistical analysis packages - STATA; SPSS, Epi info. Excellent quantitative and qualitative skills, team player and communicator.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, please send your detailed application letter and up-dated CV to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF in Kenya by email to recruitment@amref.org.

Please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR-GF003/2011) in the subject matter.

The closing date for submitting applications is February 15, 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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