Vacancy: Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
Based in Nairobi
Planned Parenthood Global (PP Global) is the international division of Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) an international nongovernmental organization working in the field of sexual and reproductive health and rights.
Preference will be given to
candidates with experience in NGOs and working in multi-sector programs.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will provide support to the management of M&E activities for projects.
The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will provide support to the management of M&E activities for projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Follow up with partner M&E staff for
timely and adequate reporting
- Review partner quarterly data completion and
reporting tools for adequacy
- Undertake data entry including on online data
capture screens
- Work with regional M&E staff on analyzing
project data and writing reports.
- Update and maintain projects reporting
schedule
- Assist in facilitating planned assessments,
surveys and evaluations
- Support the establishment of a filing system
for projects
- Work with program staff to assist in the
development and implementation of partner M&E plans and tools
- Assist in training and technical assistance to
partners on use of M&E tools.
- Collaborate with regional M&E and program
staff on writing abstracts and articles for publication and make
presentations at conferences.
- Together with program officers, conduct
facility visits to verify and validate data collected.
- Assist in organizing and facilitating
quarterly and annual project review meetings
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree public health, sociology,
statistics, international development, or a related field plus a minimum
of two years of experience in sexual and reproductive health (SRH) program
monitoring and evaluation.
- Preference will be given to those with
specialized data management training and experience
Skills and Knowledge:
- Ability to work independently and as a member
of a team.
- Good analytical and decision making
skills.
- Ability to anticipate, prioritize and manage
multiple tasks with keen attention to detail and follow through; ability
to meet deadlines.
- Good computer skills in MS Word, Excel and
PowerPoint; data management and analysis applications; and GIS
applications.
- Strong knowledge of sexual and reproductive
health and rights issues including service delivery.
- Must demonstrate good interpersonal and
negotiation skills; and cultural sensitivity is imperative.
- Ability to analyze and synthesize information,
and communicate clearly and persuasively verbally and in writing.
- Must possess excellent written and oral
English communication skills.
- Ability to travel a minimum of 35% of time.
How to Apply
Please send your application cover
letter, curriculum vitae with three references and salary history via email to
aro.recruit@ppfa.org with M&E Assistant as the Email Subject by Tuesday,
April 7, 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Planned Parenthood Global is an equal opportunity employer.