Support the Programs in all data collection, analysis, and learning activities to ensure accountability and efficiency.
Key relationships to the role:
Internal: Program Managers, Programme coordinator, NAWIRI head of office and other technical units within NAWIRI, Finance unit staff and Head of Programs.
External: Existing and new partners, CSOs, funding partners, government institutions communities visitors and other actors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist in Development and implementation of result-based monitoring, evaluation and reporting system **
Assist in the revision of the project log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance indicators and their measurement
Identify and design performance questions, key indicators and targets for the project component
Assist in the development and /or review of project Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant.
Assist in development and review of project monitoring tools, database, plans and project indictor tracking tables
Support project teams to review and reflect on project implementation processes to enhance learning and replication of best practices
Identification of research and M&E priorities and including these in project annual plans
Assist the Project teams to organize, facilitate different research / evaluation (performance evaluation, baseline, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation, etc. using both qualitative and quantitative methods;
Assist in identification and documentation of success stories, achievements, lessons learnt and document recommendations to be integrated into broader knowledge management efforts.
Support the staff in mobile data collection; using Kobo Collect, CommCare and any other digital apps recommended by the donor to collect and analyse data.
Assist in management and development of effective and sustainable feedback mechanisms to Caritas Marsabit from program beneficiaries/stakeholders.
Provide documentation and dissemination of key findings stemming from monitoring, assessment, and other learning activities. Track and ensure organized, comprehensive electronic filing of documented findings/analyses.
When appropriate/applicable, facilitate and participate in information sharing opportunities among Caritas Marsabit stakeholders.
Ensure quality of program implementation, monitoring and data reported by field officers through capacity building, supportive supervision, routine checking and regular validation of data.
Undertake regular monitoring and technical support visits to projects to assess progress against approved plans, provide feedback and recommendations for timely improvement.
Ensure utilization of
appropriate reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of data.
Assist in designing and regularly updates program MEAL guidelines and tools and ensures that project staff have access and utilization of project tools.
Assist to ensure the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and guidelines for data management and data quality assurance in line with Caritas and donor policies.
Assist to compile monthly, quarterly and annual data reports and develop ad-hoc reports project highlighting project/program outputs, case studies, stories highlighting areas for project improvement.
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, and/or other relevant fields.
Relevant working experience / skills and competencies:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a thorough experience of MEAL and project management cycle
Demonstrated track record in project proposal writing and impact reporting
Proven experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and report writing
Outstanding skills in writing periodical project publications and development of case stories
Experience in designing or managing information management systems such as PowerBI and dashboards
Solid analytical skills and systemic thinking
Ability to use statistical software (ENA, SPSS and STATA and R)
Relevant experience in facilitating theory of change and sustainability indicators.
How to Apply
Caritas Marsabit is an equal opportunity employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply not later than 11th January 2021.
The application should contain attachments of; one-page cover letter, updated CV with clear details of a daytime telephone contact, email address, names and addresses of three referees.
All applications should be addressed to:
The Director, Caritas Marsabit,
P. O Box 62 – 60500,
Marsabit,
and submitted via email address(info@caritas-dom.org)
NOTES:
The job title of the position applied for should form part of the subject matter of the email.
