NGO Jobs in Kenya – APDK

The Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK) is a Public Benefit Organization providing Rehabilitation Health care services to Persons with disabilities in collaboration with Government line Ministries in Health, Education and Social Security and Development in Kenya. 

The Organization has branches in Mombasa, Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru’ Eldoret, Kisii, Busia, Siaya, Machakos and Embu with support to 32 Counties. 

We wish to recruit a Records Officer / Data Clerk to be based at APDK National office Headquarters in Nairobi.


Duties include but are not limited to: 

  • Maintain a detailed database of appliances issued to clients via various funds availed by donors to APDK. 
  • To coordinate the generation of donor reports by maintaining up-to-date spread sheets on items donated to various needy clients through APDK branch networks.
  • Maintain proper and up-to-date records of all clients sponsored for auditing purposes. 
  • Work closely with the production department, stores and accounts to make sure items produced and issued a duly recorded and invoiced. 
  • Review documents submitted for donor funding and confirm all necessary information is captured before final submission.
  • Visit fields and reconcile all information on production of assistive devices. 
  • Work under the supervision of Monitoring and Evaluation officer in consultation with the National Programs Manager.

Required Qualifications:

  • A Diploma in Social development, health records and information systems or any other relevant qualification.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in a related field. 
  • Above average knowledge of the use of excel spread sheets , Microsoft word, Access, outlook and sage accounting programme will be an added advantage. 
  • Able to work with minimum supervision and meet strict deadlines in reporting to management.
  • Able to work independently and as a team.

We wish to recruit a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to be based at APDK National office Headquarters in Nairobi.



Duties and Responsibilities 



  • Collecting, compiling and analyzing monthly and quarterly analytical M&E reports (both qualitative and quantitative) from Branch Managers and preparing consolidated progress report for project management in accordance with the approved reporting formats.
  • Review and develop standardized M & E Reporting tools in line with the international and National requirement. 
  • Write qualitative and quantitative reports, lessons learned and case studies of the project activities.
  • Oversee, manage and guide M&E data collection and data entry and link with other Government reporting standards.
  • Undertake regular visits to the field, evaluate project performance and disseminate them as appropriate in consultation with the National Programs Manager.
  • Document the learning and success of the project for wider dissemination.
  • Working directly under the National Programs Manager and National Director.

Job Requirements: 


  • Basic degree in Social / Behavioral Science, Monitoring and Evaluation, Health information Systems or any other relevant qualification.
  • At least 3 years relevant working experience in Monitoring & Evaluating program activities.
  • Knowledge on health and disability issues and ready to work with Persons with disabilities.
  • Experience in working with the health sector and donor funded programs e.g. USAID, EU, JICA, DFID.
  • Demonstrate ability to work both independently and in team settings.
  • Computer literate and experience with e.g. statistical software (STATA, SSPS).
  • Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
  • Ready to travel most of the time.

If your background matches the above requirements, please send us your letter of Applications, including your current curriculum vitae citing your current remuneration in a work document.

Persons with Physical challenges are encouraged to apply.

Applications with CV, three references, current and expected remuneration to be submitted to:

National Director/CEO,
Association for the Physically Disabled of Kenya (APDK),
P O Box 46747 – 00100, 
Nairobi

Waiyaki Way – opposite ABC Place/Oilibya Petrol Station


So as to reach him not later than 7th October 2014