Regional Intern Job in Kenya - Program Monitoring & Evaluation

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. 

We are looking for a Regional Intern – Program Monitoring and Evaluation for one year.
 
Job Purpose: This position aims to develop the skills and knowledge of talented young activists (under age 30), and to further AFSC’s mission to create lasting peace and justice (however older people whose life circumstances have limited their opportunities can apply).
 


Job Summary: The incumbent will work in Africa Regional office generally and for the Kenya Program in particular. 

S/He will be responsible for:
  • Setting up a system and actual follow up of regional program activities including Dialogue and Exchange program (DEP) and Shared Security (SS) activities;
  • Collecting, analysis and reporting on data on monitoring indicators of the running projects under Kenya program;
  • Preparing monitoring/review reports that will feed into the M & E system and contribute to assessment of the long-term impacts of the Africa Program work on shared security, DEPs and the Kenya Program;
  • Under the supervision and guidance of the Associate Regional Director, explore, learn from and contribute to AFSC PM&E approach and suggest ways of improving the systems in measuring success;
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor in social sciences, conflict transformation, sociology, development studies, or similar fields.
  • Master degree or candidate will be an added advantage
Skills and Competences:
  • Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods in the social sciences;
  • Experience in or candidate/potential trainee in M and E or project management will be an added advantage;
  • Have very good communication and analytical skills, fluency in English, pro-active and independent work attitude;
  • Be responsible, passionate, desire to work with disadvantaged communities with a good appreciation of Quaker beliefs and principles.
Send your application to:
 
P.O. Box 66448 – 00800, Nairobi, Kenya 

or email: afscafricajob@yahoo.com. 

Deadline 9 November 2015.


American Friends Service Committee is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified persons are encouraged to apply regardless of their religious affiliation, race, age, sex or disability.