The Parliamentary
Strengthening Project (PSP), funded by the US Agency for International
Development (USAID) and the United Kingdom’s Department for International
Development (DfID), and implemented by the State University of New York’s
Centre for International Development (SUNY/CID), seeks qualified candidates for
the position below.
The successful
applicant, to be based in the Nairobi SUNY Kenya office, will be hired as a
contract employee by the United States International University (USIU) and will
report to the SUNY Kenya Country Director/Chief of Party (COP).
Monitoring and Evaluation
Specialist
Description of the
Position
The Monitoring and
Evaluation Specialist will support PSP efforts to develop effective programming
and to monitor and report on progress to desired outcomes from the project’s
efforts under the guidance and direction of the Chief of Party.
Principal
Responsibilities
In collaboration with
PSP staff, MPs, Parliamentary and ministerial staff, other international
partners, and civil society leaders, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
will:
- Oversee
the design, data collection, and analysis of survey research, PMP data and
baseline studies of MP, CSO and citizen perceptions of the Kenya Parliament,
its role in making of national policy, budgeting and law making, and the
constructive involvement of civil society organizations through small
grants in this process.
- Assist
in the preparation of briefing documents, success stories and support the
PSP program officers in presenting study recommendations to Members of
Parliament, parliamentary and ministerial staff, CSOs leaders, USAID
officials, and other international development partners.
- Prepare
quarterly and annual PMP Results for USAID and DFID that measure and
analyze the project’s progress in achieving targeted output, outcomes,
objectives and overall goal established in the PMP.
- Regularly
appraise the COP on any developments in regard to project monitoring,
evaluation, reporting and learning (MERL)that the PSP needs to be aware of
or to improve.
Preferred Qualifications
- Graduate
degree in a field relevant to the area of expertise. Experience in
legislative development will be an added advantage.
- At
least 5 years of relevant M&E experience and reporting for a public or
international organization.
- Excellent
report writing and oral communication skills.
- Proven
ability to work and communicate well within a team and withsenior experts,
government and legislative officials.
To Apply
Prepare a one-page
cover letter summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position
you are interested in and append a brief CV.
Forward this by email
to suny@sunykenya.org addressed to
The Country
Director,
Parliamentary
Strengthening Project,
SUNY Kenya.
Applications will be
accepted until September14, 2012.
Short-listed
candidates will then be notified.
Only those who qualify
for this high level position should apply.
Any form of canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification.
