CARE seeks the following positions
for an anticipated USAID – funded project “Family Planning / Reproductive,
Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health”.
This procurement is expected to be a
large five-year cooperative agreement; it is expected to be released in
February 2017 and awarded in July 2017.
Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist
Location / Duty Station: Nairobi but Negotiable
CARE International is a leading
humanitarian organization fighting poverty and addressing the health and
wellbeing of vulnerable and marginalized individuals, families and communities
worldwide.
We place special focus on working
alongside poor women and girls because, equipped with proper resources, women
have the power to help whole families and entire communities escape poverty.
Since its founding in 1945, CARE has expanded programming to work in over 90
countries.
CARE has been operating in Kenya
since 1968, working with government and a wide range of partners to alleviate
poverty and its underlying causes, while building capacity for self-help
through various interconnected but distinct projects implemented in various
regions of Kenya.
CARE values the participation and
input of the beneficiary communities in the planning and implementation of
programmes.
Primary Responsibilities:
·
Lead the design and implementation of
the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track
delivery against outputs, outcomes and impacts.
·
Lead analysis of data collected for
assessment of progress and areas of improvement.
·
Guide reporting processes amongst
technical staff and consolidate program reports, promote learning and knowledge
sharing of best practices and lessons learnt.
·
Support all the technical staff in
M&E functions and manage the M&E team.
Minimum Qualifications:
·
Post-graduate degree in a relevant
discipline, such as mathematics, business, statistics, epidemiology or public
health.
·
Minimum of seven years of experience
designing and implementing M&E activities for complex programs in
developing countries.
·
Demonstrated firm command of the
M&E issues with respect to improvements in quality health service and
support programs.
·
Demonstrated experience in setting up
and managing M&E systems that track performance as per the objectives of
this project (e.g., FP/RMNCAH services, performance against each funding
stream).
·
Demonstrated analytical skills to
measure the outcomes of the project’s activities and support project
supervision.
·
Strong writing and organizational
skills for monitoring and reporting on program outcomes
·
Strong oral and written communication
skills in English; excellent demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills.
·
Ability to travel within project
areas as required.
How to Apply
If you feel you meet the requirements
for this position, send your application letter indicating the reference
number, title of the position along with an updated CV with email and telephone
contacts of three professional referees to:
The Human Resources & Development
Manager,
CARE International in Kenya,
Email: vacancies@care.or.ke
Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis, only short listed candidates will be contacted
CARE is an equal opportunity employer
and promotes gender equity.
Canvassing will lead to automatic
disqualification.
CARE International in Kenya does not
charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. (Application, interview,
meeting, processing, training or any other fees).