Recruitment of
independent consultants
Lygacy
Management Consultants (LMC) is a firm that provides value adding consulting
services such as human resources management, audit and assurance, financial
management, monitoring & evaluation as well as programme management.LMC’s clients include Donor Agencies, Non Profit Organizations (NGOs), the Public Sector, Civil Society Organizations as well as the Commercial Sector. LMC’s primary focus is to serve its clients by creating and adding value.
The firm supports its clients in improving their operational effectiveness and efficiency by bringing innovative ideas and new perspectives.
LMC is looking to expand its resource base by hiring independent consultants in the following categories to assist in value delivery.
The consultants shall be hired on per assignment basis. The requirements for each position is as detailed below.
Monitoring and Evaluation Consultants
Ref: ME/LMC/2012/04
Job Description
Reporting directly to the Lygacy Management Consultant in charge of monitoring and evaluation Services, the consultant will be assigned to undertake the following primary duties:
- Developing
monitoring and evaluation strategies, methodology and manuals both generic
and to client specification where need arises
- Develop
the overall framework for project M&E, for example, annual project
reviews, participatory impact assessments, process monitoring, operations
monitoring and lessons-learned workshops.
- Guide
the process of identifying the key performance questions and parameters
for monitoring project performance and comparing it to targets. Design the
format for such performance reports.
- Undertake
collection and analysis of primary and secondary data for client
performance reports.
- Together
with the LMC clients, be able to review their existing approaches and
management information systems and agree on any required changes, support
and resources.
- Guide
staff and implementing partners in preparing their progress reports.
Together, analyse these reports in terms of problems and actions needed.
Prepare consolidated progress reports for project management to submit to
the relevant bodies, in accordance with approved reporting formats and
timing.
- Undertake
training for clients’ staff and stakeholders in M&E skills, including
participatory aspects.
- Plan
for regular opportunities to identify lessons learned and implications for
the Lygacy and her clients where possible.
- Strong
understanding of participatory methodologies
- Demonstrated
ability/experience to conduct evaluation of rural development projects
especially in the water, hygiene and sanitation sectors
- Adequate
knowledge of the logical framework and project cycle management in the context
of EC procedures and standards
- Fluent
in English, both written and spoken
- Working
knowledge and experience in Kenya, South Sudan and/or Somalia is an
advantage
- Must
be a good analytical, communication and writing skills.
- Conducts
work in an honest and ethical manner and character and accepts
responsibility for work assigned with a commitment for excellence.
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal courses and prior work experience.
- Must
have a degree in social sciences. A masters degree / Higher Diploma in
project Management will be an added advantage.
- Should
have a minimum of three years working experience in monitoring and
evaluation services. Experience in internationally recognized
organizations will be an added advantage.
- Should
have good communication and quantitative skills. Strong analytical skills
are also a prerequisite.
- Must
have good working knowledge of computerised systems.
- Must
be willing and able to work independently in remote areas.
1. All applications should be sent to info@lygacyconsult.com
2. The job reference number must be included on the subject section of the email and on the application letter
3. Past experience must be clearly indicated in the applications
4. Applications should be received by 6th January 2012
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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