Vacancy: Technical Advisor - Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
The Africa Capacity Alliance (ACA) is
a membership organization currently consisting of 37 Member Institutions (MIs)
across 12 African countries.
ACA is currently implementing a USAID
supported program entitled Capacity Development Services.
ACA is recruiting Technical Advisor –
Research, Monitoring and Evaluation, who will work on this
project.
project.
The position holder will work closely
with the other program staff to support the day to day activities of ACA in
achieving the ACA Strategic Plan (2014 - 2019).
Key Performance Areas
- Coordinate management and implementation of
the USAID supported Capacity Development Services Program
- Provide team leadership, management, and
technical support to the implementation of the Research and Monitoring
& Evaluation (R, M&E) programme area within the Africa Capacity
Alliance strategic plan
- Provide oversight of ACA’s management
information systems. Ensure reports generated provide information on the
progress of implementation of the Strategic Plan (SP) and provide timely
and relevant information to all stakeholders.
- Develop a plan for capacity-building on R,
M& E for Member Institutions (MIs) and strategic partners.
- Participate in the development / review of a
research agenda and liaise with member institutions on implementation
- Participate in Monitoring and evaluation of
capacity development materials, initiatives and alumni follow up in the
region and share lessons
- Undertake any other duties assigned to you by
the Executive Director.
Key Performance Indicators
- Performance of the R,M & E Unit in
attaining set targets
- Timely reporting to USAID on the Capacity
Development Services (CDS)Program
- Quality of implementation of the CDS Project
- Quarterly reports and annual reports generated
and disseminated to USAID, MIs and other relevant stakeholders as
appropriate
- Capacity building plan in R,M&E jointly
developed with MIs
- Number of meetings with relevant stakeholders
conducted and follow up actions conducted
- Documented Technical Assistance to
stakeholders
Job Requirements:
- A Masters degree in Development Studies,
Economics, Statistics, Public Health or equivalent
- Minimum of 7 years experience in senior
management position with relevant research and monitoring and evaluation
experience, including at least 5 years working with health related
programmes
- Experience in working with USAID supported
programs and demonstration of application of USAID rules and regulations.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in
designing and conducting operations research and impact assessments and,
preferable for health focused or health related programmes
- Experience in logical framework approach and
other strategic planning approaches;
- Demonstrated skills and experience in M&E
methods and approaches (including quantitative and qualitative research
methods)
- Proven skills in planning and implementation
of M&E systems, training, development and implementation of M&E
- Facilitating learning-oriented analysis
sessions of M&E data with multiple stakeholders;
- Demonstrated leadership and management skills,
team player and effective communicator
- Demonstrated skills in report writing and
presentation for vast and varied audiences
- Strong computer literacy skills in various MS
office packages and statistical packages.
- Fluency in English. Knowledge of oral and
written French or Portuguese shall be an added advantage
- Ability and willingness to travel regionally
and internationally.
This is a senior international
management position based in Nairobi.
A competitive remuneration package
will be provided.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Expected Start Date: March 2016
How to Apply
The candidates who fulfill the above
job requirements should send their applications to
vacancies@africacapacityalliance.org with the following information:
- Detailed and current CV;
- Motivation letter demonstrating why you are
the right candidate for this position;
- Contact information for 3 referees including
their email and telephone numbers;
- Indicate current and proposed remuneration
package.
Deadline for applications submission
is end of business on Friday 29th January 2016
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews by our office via email and phone.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
ACA is an equal opportunity employer.
Website:
www.africacapacityalliance.org
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