Marie Stopes Kenya (MSK)
Job Summary: To
support the Research Monitoring and Evaluation roles in the organizations
service delivery channels as well as provide support to project heads
Job Title: Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Location: Nairobi
Support Office
Reporting to: Research
M&E Manager
Probationary Period: 3 months
Marie Stopes International (MSI) is a
marketing-focused resulted oriented social business that uses modern management
and marketing techniques to provide quality family planning and reproductive
health services in more than 43 countries world-wide.
Marie Stopes Kenya (MSK) is a
non-profit social business, working with local partners and the government of
Kenya to provide quality, affordable and accessible Sexual and Reproductive
Health (SRH) information and services.
MSK is part of the Marie Stopes
International (MSI) global partnership, and works to improve the health and
quality of life of women, men, and their families.
The primary responsibility of this
role is to further MSI’s Goal: THE PREVENTION OF UNWANTED BIRTHS and its
mission of ensuring the individual’s right to: CHILDREN BY CHOICE NOT CHANCE
It is a role requirement that the job
holder must fully comply with, promote and live MSI CORE VALUES: mission
driven, customer focused, results orientated, pioneering, sustainable and
people centered
Key Responsibilities
Systems and mechanisms for excellent data collection are
embedded across all channels
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Develop workable data sets that will
enable regular collection, storage and interpretation of data needed by the
teams from the field and other parts of the operations including the call
center
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Support the introduction testing and
training of program staff on the use and maintenance and development of these
datasets including a strong participatory element with gender balance
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Develop and encourage innovation in
data collection including feedback mechanisms amongst program operations team
to address internal and external stakeholder information needs
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Strengthen data management systems
for MSK projects through log frame development and monitoring using PMPs.
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Pursue options for streamlining and
efficiencies through different technologies as appropriate
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Support centers and outreach teams to
monitor their performance using CLIC
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Conduct regular data quality
assessments across all service channels and provide feedback to teams
Research, Monitoring and evaluation meets excellent standards
and MSK information needs at macro and micro level
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Provide both technical and
operational support to research projects conducted by MSK and also in
partnership with other organizations.
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Provide support in the research
design and reviews within the organization.
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Provide support to the project
implementation studies including baseline surveys, Midterm Evaluations and
Terminal evaluations.
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Capacity building for project staff
in the development and implementation of M&E plans including project log
frames and performance monitoring plans.
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Provide technical input in the
collection and analysis of project data and in the compilation and submission
of donor reports.
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Provide technical support in
performance reviews and in provision of feedback to project teams as well as in
supporting the project teams to develop rapid response mechanisms, setting new
targets to achieve project results/ objectives.
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Support the project teams and the
service delivery channels in the design and review of project reporting tools
and trainings on the same.
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Support the development of data bases
for all MSI Kenya projects and service delivery channels working with the
project teams to support the integration of reporting systems into the MOH
reporting framework.
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Assess the quality of care provided
by MSK and routinely facilitate client feedback mechanisms and support the
clinical teams in quality assessment including the development, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of agreed action points/ plans.
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Strengthening engagement with the
MOH, working closely with the department of reproductive health in various
technical working groups.
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Support in the integration of the
Research, M&E unit with the project teams unit to
strengthen program learning and strengthen use of evidence in resource
mobilization and in programming.
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Conduct routine supervisory visits
across the service delivery channels.
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Support the marketing team to conduct
market research
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Conduct client feedback analysis for
clients visiting the service delivery channels
That relevant and timely research is conducted that furthers the
strategic effectiveness of MSK s operations
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Provide technical and operations
support to research projects conducted by MSK and also in partnership with
other organizations using open data kit( ODK)
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Provide support in the research design
and reviews within the organization
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Provide technical support to the
project teams in the collection, documentation and dissemination of case
studies, success stories and best practices across the entire program and
provide staff mentorship and coaching for skills enhancement and coordinates
cross learning activities to facilitate scale up/ replication of the best
practices.
Accurate information is available for resource mobilization
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Track MSK global indicators to
feed into RME activities
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Respond to data collection needs when
funding opportunities arise
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Proactively recommend areas of
research that would further effective resource mobilization
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Updating various project areas on the
mapping databases using Arc GIS
Measures (Key Result Areas)
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Research protocols developed and
implemented
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Research are implemented in a timely
manners
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Ensure the studies are relevant
before they are conducted, reports analysis done and reports given.
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Program staff fully understand the
log frames, and are able to measure their own performance
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Quarterly analysis of project data
and feedback provided to the relevant team members
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Individual project performance
compilation, reporting tools reviewed and are up-to-date
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Individual projects have up-to-date
databases to track the project indicators
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Project Case studies, success stories
and best practices documented, and shared
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Quality assessment reports reviewed
before sharing and inputs provided
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Full and relevant representation of
MSK in key GoK TWGs and task forces related to R,M&E
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R, M&E procedures, and evidence
from the R<M&E is being utilised by the project teams.
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Supervisory reports written,
submitted and discussed with the program teams
Skills and Experience
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Public Health,
statistics, Demography, information science, health systems or any other
related discipline
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Additional qualification in
research, monitoring & evaluation and data analysis and presentation using
SPSS, advanced Excel and power point is highly desirable
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Previous experience in a sexual and
reproductive health program will be an added advantage.
Skills
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Clear and excellent understanding of
the different donor policy requirements having worked in several donor funded
programs.
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Professional experience in Monitoring
and Evaluation ( Program Monitoring and Evaluation; qualitative and
quantitative research methods; M&E planning; carrying out surveys and
impact evaluations);
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Strong competency in the design and
implementation of health research programs.
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Strong competency in conceptualizing
and designing M&E policies and strategic frameworks for Reproductive
Health.
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Wide experience in Community Health
(Sexual Reproductive Health and Family Planning)
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Strong skills in Project Cycle
Management and planning; developing Monitoring and Evaluation systems (Highly
skilled in the formulation, design, development, coordination and
implementation of participatory Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks and
research)
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Excellent knowledge in advanced
statistics and research methodologies. This includes skills in sampling
techniques and methodologies, interpretation of statistical figures,
professional use of computer software for statistical analysis and other
relevant applications (such as SPSS, Epi-Info, Epi-Data and spreadsheets among
others).
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Communication and Information
dissemination (Writing, editing and appropriate dissemination of reports,
newsletter and brochures, documentation of case studies, success stories and
best practices; Identification of key partners, policy makers, individuals and
audiences; Workshop organization, facilitation and presentation skills;
Proposal writing).
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Strong skills in training the program
staff in results-oriented monitoring and evaluation.
Attitudes/Motivation
Initiative
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Thinking ahead and taking action to
make the most of opportunities by finding the optimum solution
Innovative
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Thinking creatively and outside of
the box so that ideas generated create a positive outcome
Effective Communication
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Communicating through active
listening and good questioning techniques, using appropriate body language,
ensuring information is clear and concise.
Responsive
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Being responsive to changing
priorities and demands
Working Efficiently
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Planning, prioritising and organising
work to ensure work is accurate and deadlines are met
Sharing Information
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Sharing information and knowledge
whilst maintaining confidentiality
Focus on Learning
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Taking responsibility for keeping
knowledge and skills updated and for seeking opportunities to develop further
Commitment
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Awareness and understanding of goals,
vision and values and how your role impacts on this and going the extra mile to
meet role requirements
Driven
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Drive and determination to deliver
results
Accountable
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Taking responsibility for appropriate
decisions that you make, and the actions and behaviour you demonstrate
Embracing Change
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Openness to embracing change within
the organisation and being able to adjust plans/activities accordingly
Motivated
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Motivation towards achieving quality
results to maximise potential
Team Player
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Working as part of a team by being
supportive, flexible and showing respect for each other
How to Apply
Applications quoting the position
title with detailed CV, with contact details of 3 referees including their
email addresses (1 of which should be your immediate supervisor, 1 former supervisor
and 1 any other not relatives) should be submitted to:
sheerlogictalentsourcing@gmail.com on or before 29th November 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
NB:
Please clearly indicate in the subject line as “Research Monitoring and
Evaluation Officer”