Global Communities Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job Vancancy in Kenya

Global Communities (formerly CHF International) promotes long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions.

Global Communities’ Nairobi-based Country Office is recruiting for the following position to support its ongoing program activities in Kenya.

Agribusiness Investment for Market Stimulation (AIMS) Program: The AIMS program is a five-year program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

AIMS bolsters agribusiness enterprises in Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi by increasing their access to finance and by expanding their trade outlets.

Global Communities seeks a qualified candidate for the following position:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
 

 
Department: Monitoring and Evaluation
 

Reports To: M&E Manager
 

Location: Nairobi

Job Summary: Global Communities (formerly CHF International) is an international development organization whose mission is to be a catalyst for long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions. 

Global Communities is seeking local candidates for the five-year Agribusiness Investment for Market Stimulation (AIMS) program designed to bolster trade by increasing access to finance and expanded markets for small and medium agribusiness enterprises operating in Kenya, Tanzania and Malawi. 

The anticipated start date for this position is July 2015 

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer for Kenya will work out of the Nairobi office and will be responsible for implementing and updating M&E system which will track program activities and results. 

The M&E Officer will maintain and update program databases in coordination with partner M&E contacts located in Tanzania and Malawi. 

S/he will work with Deputy Chief of Party/ Kenya Program Manager, but reports directly to the M&E Manager to ensure program data and results are consolidated, documented and updated on a regular basis.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement the Program M&E plan to ensure program activities are tracked, reviewed in line with the overall goal and implementation plan and have the desired impact to achieve program goals and objectives on time
• Take lead in program data capturing, consolidation and reporting using monitoring tools to track program specific indicators and targets
• Participate in monitoring progress, evaluating effectiveness, disseminating results of the program activities
• Support in developing trainings on and monitoring use of M&E tools to track program activities, outcomes and impact
• Adhere to compliance of M&E methodology and systems using developed tools and indicators
• Build M&E competencies of program staff and partners through training and technical assistance to ensure accurate data collection, monitoring, data analysis and interpretation, and reporting
• Provide technical input and participate in program evaluations including mid-term and end-term evaluations
• Coordinate programmatic reporting, quality of data management and information
• Conduct regular visits to worksites to monitor the development and implementation of M&E activities and tools
• Support in the documentation of program learning throughout the life of the program
• Maintain program databases and run regular reports to monitor progress including Program Tracker
• Adhere to the Global Communities Kenya office Standards of Professionalism
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all privileged information
• Assist with any other duties as required by the M&E Manager

The duties listed above are not inclusive of all the duties of the position at Global Communities. Global Communities reserves the right to change and update position descriptions at any time.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree (preferred) in Monitoring and Program Evaluation or its equivalent

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience reporting applications of quantitative and qualitative information management methods of projects
• Demonstrated experience in managing information systems and the application of quantitative and qualitative methods
• Experience with small and medium enterprise (SMEs) engaged in agribusiness
• Proven knowledge and experience utilizing applications for monitoring and evaluation of projects or Programs
• Strong in computer skills and in statistical software applications.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with professional contacts
• Sensitive to NGO partner cultures and receptive to Global Communities policies and procedures
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work constructively in a team and negotiate solutions
• Superior written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills

Language Skills

• Excellent command of English language including written and spoken English
• Effective use of written and spoken Kiswahili

Working Conditions
 

Based in the Nairobi Office. Occasional travel to other regions of Kenya
 

Able to operate a computer and keyboard for extended periods of time

How to Apply
 

Applicants are to submit their application letters with detailed CV to vacancies@chfkenya.org with the title of the position applied for in the header of the application letter.

The application letters shall be addressed to the Country Director.

The application deadline is close of business Monday, June 8, 2015.

Only short listed firms/candidates will be contacted. 

Global Communities is an equal opportunity employer.