Monitoring & Evaluation Manager
Location:
National Office Nairobi.
SOS
Children’s Villages (SOS CV) Kenya is an affiliate of SOS CV – International
whose mission is to build families for children in need, help them shape their
own futures and share in the development of their communities. In Kenya, the
organisation runs five Children’s Villages in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru
and Kisumu.
SOS
Children’s Villages Kenya also runs education and health institutions and works
with local communities through Families Strengthening Programs.
We
seek to recruit a suitably qualified person for the following position:
Key Functions of the Job
The
Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will take lead in the development, review and
implementation of SOS CV Kenya’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and
Learning (MEAL) Framework and Policy.
S/he
will work closely with the programme teams and the implementation partners in
the various programs to set, track and report against appropriate targets,
indicators and other expected results at the various levels (input, output,
outcome & impact).
S/he
will facilitate Results Based Management of all SOS CV KE programs to
demonstrate effectiveness of SOS CV KE Programs and for drawing lessons that
contribute regular adjustments to program designs and interventions approaches.
Responsibilities
·
Develop and review of the
organization’s Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning plans, tools
and policies.
·
Conduct capacity building activities
for SOS CV KE staff and implementation partners on Monitoring, Evaluation,
Accountability and Learning.
·
Regularly review and improve the M
& E system by seeking stakeholder inputs and through consultations with
practitioners in other organizations.
·
Support programme teams to undertake
baseline, mid-term, end of programme surveys and Child Rights Situation
Analysis (CRSAs) to inform the organization’s programming.
·
Support the development of an online
M & E database and ensure integration with existing national databases to
improve on reporting and compliance with existing government Information
Management Systems.
·
Synthesize and analyze data for
summary and thematic reports on M & E findings.
·
Develop, refine and manage the
process of regular reporting on findings and coordinator with appropriate
departments for the dissemination of information.
·
Develop and implement a policy,
system and appropriate tools to promote organizational learning and
documentation.
·
Keep abreast of the latest
developments in M & E and network with other organizations for best
practices and technical assistance.
·
Track and ensure quality of all donor
and grantee reports (ensuring donor reports precisely respond to the reporting
indicators and requirements.
Qualifications
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Degree in Social Preferable. Post
Graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
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Minimum eight (8) years relevant
professional in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in an NGO set up.
·
Strong analytical and quantitative
database management skills, budgeting and reporting.
·
Advanced knowledge and experience of
standard monitoring and evaluation procedures and tools.
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Must have no criminal record and a
demonstrated understanding of Children’s issues and rights.
·
Commitment to professional
development.
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Ability to work effectively with a
wide range of people from diverse cultural, religious ethnic and gender
affiliations.
·
Experience in providing general
support in a large team, and an experienced team player.
·
Energetic, willing and ‘can-do’
attitude.
·
Excellent quality, attention to
detail and organizational skills.
·
Commitment to process of continuous
improvement.
Procurement Manager
Location:
National Office Nairobi.
Key Functions of the Job
The
Procurement Manager will be responsible for managing the procurement unit,
developing and implementing strong governance through procurement policies,
processes and controls. S/he will develop organization specific cost
optimization programs through innovative procurement strategies and
implementing procurement plans based on organization forecasts.
Responsibilities
·
Review central and locations’
procurement plans to check their feasibility and practicality.
·
Advise central/ locations in
planning, developing and managing all contractual aspects including the
identification of requirements, estimation of budgets, appropriate procurement
and other contracting methods and in respect of the established procurement
plans.
·
Regularly review and align the
association’s procurement manual to national procurement laws and industry best
practices and ensure procurement processes comply with regulation for goods and
services including kind grants.
·
Ensure the association’s procurement
plans comply with the provided guidelines and policies.
·
Determine the most reasonable, fair
and expeditious procurement alternatives for each activity and participate in
activity work planning, and proactively conduct market research in support of
anticipated operations and technical needs.
·
Establish and maintain partnerships
with external vendors by negotiating purchase order contracts and subcontract
with appropriate sources and ensure all procured goods are delivered on time.
·
Perform risk management for supply
contracts and agreements.
·
Maintain a tracking system and
database to control the procurement and logistic activities to monitor during
contract implementation, adherence to all contractual recommendations, and
advice and status reports as necessary. Analyze and document lessons learned
and recommend ways of improving in future projects.
·
Maintain effective relations with
departmental/ location heads while involving them in each step of the process
in order to enhance capacities for contractual proceedings, undertake in house
trainings to update coworkers on procurement manual and other related policies.
·
Management of the organization
disposal process to ensure compliance to the organizational disposal policy.
·
Securing quality products for
competitive prices in a timely manner.
·
Plays an integral role in ensuring a
company sticks to budgets and operates profitably.
·
Track and report key functional
metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness and Assesses total costs
of company purchases.
·
Verification of payments and perform
creditors reconciliations by suppliers before payments are made.
·
Perform any other reasonable task as
assigned by the immediate supervisor from time to time.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain
management or equivalent.
·
Must be a registered member of Kenya
Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)
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Five (5) years proven working
experience as a procurement manager, procurement officer or head of
procurement.
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Ability in networking and negotiation
skills.
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Excellent communications and
presentation skills.
·
Personal organization and planning
skills, ability to organize and prioritize.
·
Capable of a rigorous analytic approach
and result oriented.
·
High standards of conduct,
professionalism and ethics as well as integrity, appropriate judgement,
independence and confidentiality.
·
Flexible, resilient and able to
manage stress.
How to Apply
If
you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and
role specifications described; send your application letter (stating current
and expected pay) & updated CV (with details of at least 3 referees one of
which must be immediate former employer) addressed to the National Director to
reach us on or before 31st July 2019 by
email to: recruitment@soskenya.org Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
SOS
Children’s Villages Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and its Recruitment
Policy addresses itself to the core values of best practice, diversity and
equality.
