Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

PATH - HSDSA Project

Job Vacancy: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

Tracking Code: 8460
 

Job Location: Kisumu, Kenya
 

Company Location: Kenya, Kisumu
 

Position Type: Full-Time / Regular

PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. 

 

We accelerate innovation across five platforms - vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations - that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passion for health equity. 

By mobilizing partners around the world, we take innovation to scale, working alongside countries primarily in Africa and Asia to tackle their greatest health needs. 

Together, we deliver measurable results that disrupt the cycle of poor health.

HIV Service Delivery Support Activity (HSDSA) Cluster 1 is a USAID funded project covering Homa Bay, Kisumu, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira counties. 

The purpose of this project is to provide key clinical support to the Government of Kenya national HIV response with the overall goal of increasing access and coverage for HIV prevention, care and treatment services towards achieving the “90-90-90” targets.

PATH is seeking to recruit a Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor to provide technical leadership to the M&E team of the HSDSA project. 

S/he will support development, management and application of an AMELP (Activity Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning plan) of the project, offer technical assistance and help build capacity of the project stakeholders on health management information systems.

In addition, s/he will participate in identification and measurement of appropriate project performance indicators. 

S/he will lead the M&E team and other project implementation teams to carry out routine project monitoring in a timely manner and ensure accurate data collection, analysis, reporting of project activities and outputs and use of data for decision-making. 

With input from the project team, s/he will identify and oversee design and implementation of special studies that inform project performance and management. 

S/he will ensure assessments carried out meet quality and technical standards and that findings are appropriately shared with respective stakeholders. 

The position is based in the Kisumu office and reports to the M&E Specialist.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Mentorship and capacity building of the MOH staff and project M&E staff in to improve their skills in M&E and HMIS.
• Coordinate the gap analysis, forecasting and distribution of CBHIS/HMIS reporting tools.
• Coordinate the implementation of project Performance Management Plan (PMP) and ensure that all indicators are routinely updated.
• Participate in the planning, development, maintenance and training of M&E team and sub grantees on the project databases (and Management Information Systems-CIMS, tableau etc).
• Provide technical expertise in application of appropriate project evaluation methodology and design during implementation of studies and assessments, End-term review using cost-effective methods such as Lot Quality Assessment Sampling (LQAS).
• Provide guidance and a mechanism to ensure quality assurance is maintained at all levels of programmatic work and particularly at results level by offering technical support during SIMS, DQA and Quality of Care Assessments.
• Contribute to the development, review and tracking of the project’s performance indicators including training data.
• Contribute to the development of protocols, instruments (e.g. questionnaires, checklists, discussion guides and interview forms) for data collection, storage and analysis as may be needed.
• Ensure that project performance and accountability data is collected, analyzed and disseminated on a timely basis during quarterly, semi-annual and annual reporting of results.
• Oversee special studies that inform project performance and management including documentation.
• Participate in Project and County M&E Technical Working Group meetings.
• Lead efforts aimed at improving data accuracy by revision of the HSDSA monthly data summary reporting formats i.e. IPT and all training datasets.
• Coordinate continuous updating and review of the project M&E standard operating procedures.
• Manage and coordinate quarterly, SAPR and APR reporting processes to USG through DATIM.

Required Experience

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Biostatistics, Information Systems Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences. Master's degree in any related field will be an added advantage.
• At least eight years’ work experience in Health and Management Information Systems (HMIS), monitoring and evaluation of public health programs.
• Experience in the design, management, analysis and dissemination of a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research projects.
• Experience working with a variety of information systems and data files.
• Knowledge of and experience working successfully with large, international, multi-donor health grantees.
• Familiar with GIS as a user interface and reporting format with analytical software.
• Knowledge of PEPFAR/USAID reporting requirements preferred.
• Knowledge of Tableau software is mandatory.
• Ability to initiate, establish and maintain liaison activities with key multilateral and bilateral stakeholders including other USG mechanisms such as HIGDA, Tupime Kaunti and CMLAP II.
• Excellent negotiation and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of directing and managing change, inspiring teamwork, and motivating staff and partners to achieve results.
• Critical analysis and strong report writing skills required.
• Skills in finer analysis, interpretation and management of complex data.
• A good understanding of the workings of the national HMIS and CBHIS systems including the data collection and reporting tools.
• A good understanding of PEPFAR Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting indicators and reporting system (DATIM).  

Must have legal authorization to work in Kenya.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE to apply online

Deadline: Thursday, 19th October, 2017 at 5.00 p.m  

Economic and Social Rights Centre (Hakijamii) - Website & Social Platform Officer

Economic and Social Rights Centre (Hakijamii)
 

Website & Social Platform Officer
 

Organization Overview: Economic and Social Rights Centre (Hakijamii) is a national human rights organization that works with marginalized groups to claim their economic, social and cultural rights and improve their likelihoods. It is registered as NGO under the NGO Coordination Act. 

It is headed by an Executive Director who reports to a Board of Directors. 

With a secretariat in Nairobi, the organization has strategic community partners in Nairobi, Kisumu, Kitale, Eldoret, Garissa, Kakamega, Kisii, Migori, HomaBay, Turkana, Lamu and Mombasa.

 

Hakijamii envisions a society that is free of discrimination, exploitation and injustice and its mission is to strengthen the capacity of people’s organizations to effective and directly participate in advocating and realizing their economic, social and cultural rights in Kenya. 

Throughout its existence the organization has been guided by the goal of promoting social movements to engage in realising and promoting human rights-centred practices and policies. 

Its strategic objectives are:

• The progressive realization of economic and social rights through enhanced participatory and accountable policy, legislative and making using of national and international instruments.
• Partner communities effectively advocating for the realization of economic, social and cultural rights in Kenya using enhanced capacities and knowledge
• Vibrant and effective national and international networks and partnerships to strengthen advocacy for ESC right, improve knowledge and develop human rights-based approaches.
• Hakijamii as recognized reference centre for information on policymaking and programming on economic, social and cultural rights issues in Kenya

Since inception Hakijamii has been expanding its work to address the new opportunities and challenges presented by Constitution and faced by marginalized community groups. 

To this end the organization has initiated an online advocacy campaigns on economic and social rights through its social platforms (Facebook, website, twitter and sms platform) an intervention is aimed at reaching out to a larger audience and providing an interactive platform to share best practices and share views.

Hakijamii now seeks to recruit a Website & Social Platform officer for one year.

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to support delivery of overall work of the organization on policy implementation, advocacy, information sharing and advising community members on matters ESC rights. 

This aims to assist the organization reach a greater audience and help community groups take initiative to address their own problems.

The role will involve social platform awareness creation, information sharing, holding regular discussion on thematic areas of our work and emerging community issues within our jurisdiction.

Nature & Scope: The Organization’s social platform is intended to reach all walks of life including the marginalized, youth women, the middle class and the public at large.

Core Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Programme Officers, the Website and Social Platform Intern will review and produce a short, concise but clearly focused advocacy strategy that defines the key advocacy messages, desired policy outcomes and proposed tactics for realization of ESC rights.
• Develop and implement an online advocacy strategy
• Play a key role in information dissemination through our website and social platforms
• Update Hakijamii social platform.
• Ensure effective and successful planning, monitoring and management of advocacy, communications and dissemination work
• Coordinate the collection, analysis, and dissemination of pertinent information regarding policy issues and practices on ESC Rights.
• To work with lead program officer to identify opportunities to help raise the profile of Hakijamii
• Ensure best practice case studies are produced in a timely manner and communicated internally and externally.
• Prepare and update all communications and advocacy materials, including content for web pages, media articles and information material for workshops, conferences and other communication events
• Discussing and sourcing data and information that is to be included in newsletters, Research and verify information that is to be included in reports, brochures, newsletters or other written material or film, to write a broad range of communications for both print and electronic channels, film or radio, taking deadlines and changing priorities into consideration,
• To review design and proof check publication to be uploaded on the website and online under tight deadlines.
• Reviewing newspapers and media industries topical issues related to Economic and socio-cultural rights.

Qualifications and Attributes

Website and Social Platform Intern will have the following broad skill-set and attributes:

• A first University degree in Journalism, Communications/ Mass Media, Law or Sociology.
• 1 year related work experience.
• Practical experience in web design and social platform management
• Experience using and/or organizing media relations, web/mobile/social media, print and public events
• Keen interest and commitment to advancing the rights of marginalized particularly in relation to their economic and social rights.
• Experience in conducting training on effective online communications and advocacy
• Knowledge on community development and human rights
• Experience in using web-based tools to enhance communication capacity and advocacy
• Ability to work ,communicate and advocate with a broad range of stakeholders including policymakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and community representatives
• Strong ability to engage with communities and capability in being proactive to organize community outreach activities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with excellent writing style and good knowledge and practical use of both English and Kiswahili.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to support the advancement of the Hakijamii Networks as a broad civil-society community in the pursuit of increase assess to economic and social rights..
• Adaptable, flexible, able to take advocacy initiative and prioritize amongst competing demands

How to Apply:

Applicants should submit their applications and C.V in electronic format to:

The Director

Economic & Social Rights Centre-Hakijamii

P.O. Box 11356-00100
Nairobi

esrc@hakijamii.com

Applications to be received on or before the close of business on 26th of January 2016

 

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Vacancy for Member, National Gender and Equality Commission in Kenya

The Selection Panel for the Appointment of Members, National Gender and Equality Commission

Announcement of Vacancy

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill two (2) vacancies of Member, National Gender and Equality Commission.

Requirements

1. The applicants must:-

• Hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have knowledge and at least ten (10) years’ experience in matters relating to any of the following fields -

1. Law;
2. Public Administration;
3. Economics;
4. Gender and Social Development;
5. Human Rights;
6. Management; or
7. Social Sciences;

• Have had a distinguished career in their respective fields; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

2. A person shall not be qualified for appointment as Member if such person:-

• is a member of Parliament or County Assembly;
• is a member of the governing body of a political party;
• is an undischarged bankrupt; or
• has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other law.

3. Duration of Appointment

One six (6) year non-renewable term.

4. Terms of Service:-

• Full-time;
• Shall not hold any other office or employment for profit whether public or private; and
• Remuneration and benefits will be as set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

5. Applicants should attach copies of clearance certificates from:-

• The Kenya Revenue Authority;
• The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• The Criminal Investigations Department;
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

6. Applications, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, together with relevant testimonials and certificates should be addressed to:

The Chairperson
The Selection Panel for the Appointment of
Members of the National Gender and Equality Commission,
Harambee House,
P.O. Box 30050 - 00100,
Nairobi.

or delivered to Room 1214, 12th Floor, Harambee House between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00p.m. on working days, or e-mailed to: secretaryhrm@kenya.go.ke

The Envelope should be clearly marked “Application for member of the National Gender and Equality Commission”

Closing date: 7th June, 2013.

The following people are particularly encouraged to apply:
Persons with disabilities and the Youth.

Ms. Grace K. Injene
Chairperson,
The Selection Panel for the Appointment of Members,
National Gender and Equality Commission

Africa College of Social Work - Tutors and Education Internships

Africa College of Social Work, we are located in Nairobi Jogoo road, KCB building first floor.

We urgently need full time tutors to teach and help in day today education administration.

We require 2 qualified tutors in the areas of social work & community development, economics, statistics and entrepreneurship.

Education Qualifications: Undergraduate degree in any of the above specializations,

Other Qualifications:

• passionate about teaching.
• willing to work under minimum supervision
• in touch with the modern teaching trends in education.

Starting salary 15000/=

We also require interns in education field to gain experience in teaching and education administration.

They should be current students in the university or technical colleges pursuing social work, community development, entrepreneurship, advertising and marketing areas of
specialization.

Fresh graduates and diploma holders will also be considered.

Employment will be guaranteed for successful candidates.

Please send your detail c.v and application letter to africacollege2012@gmail.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB Please do not attach your certificates or testimonies

Kenya Institute of Social Work - County Liaison Officers (47 Vacancies)

Kenya Institute of Social Work, a Centre of Excellence in Social Work and Community Development in Kenya seeks to recruit 47 County Liaison Officers to link the Institute activities in the Counties.

We are looking for mature, honest and respected people, with strong mobilization and communication skills.

The following are strongly encouraged to apply;

• Pastors /Priests
• Head teachers
• Youth/Women Group Leaders
• CBOs/FBOs Leaders

Applicants should submit a detailed CV and copies of relevant certificates.

Please provide a day contact telephone.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To: Training Coordinator,
KISWCD, County House Branch, 3rd Floor,
Haile Sellasie Avenue
P.O. Box 57961 - 00200
Nairobi.

Cell: 0733 727406/ 0713 844333

Email: trainingcoordinator@kiswcd.co.ke

Website: www.kiswcd.co.ke

Closing date is 18th November, 2011

Internship

We need an intern in our student’s placement section to assist in counseling and placements of students for distance / online learning and studies abroad.

Preferably a recent Diploma / Degree holder in social sciences.

Apply with CV only to:


hr@cedol.ac.ke

Plan Kenya

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach. Plan Kenya has the following vacancies:
ACCOUNTANT – Based in Bondo Program Unit The successful candidate will be required to implement the corporate financial systems and capacity development of CBO/partners in financial accounting. He/She will liaise with the relevant Country Office staff and the community to facilitate required processes. The incumbent will report to the Senior Accountant.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES •Review all financial commitments against budgets and in compliance with Plan policies and procedures. •Processing of all financial transactions in the General Ledger •Preparation of financial reports. •Provide accurate and timely preparation of reconciliation for cash, payroll, receivables and payables accounts. •Enhance financial capacity of CBO/Partners working with Plan. •Maintain and manage all financial documents. •Verify and report physical existence of assets
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS •CPA (K) or other professional qualification in accounting •At least 3 years accounting experience – preferably in an NGO •Well versed in computerised accounting applications •Ability to work and fit within a team environment •Acts with high degree of integrity and professionalism •Good communication and facilitation skills •Strong planning, organisational and analytical skills
PROGRAM COORDINATOR (2 positions) - Based in Homabay and Kilifi respectively
•Program Coordinator - Livelihood
•Program Coordinator - Governance (1 year renewable contract).
The incumbents will report to the Program Unit Manager. The job holders will be responsible for designing and managing implementation of PU programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure well managed budget Ensure well managed corporate systems e.g. PPM Ensure sufficient resources/grants raised in line with Program Unit Long Term Plans (PULTPs) Ensure effectively managed grants Produce quality, accurate and timely program documents Ensure well managed Program Outlines (POs) Produce timely and accurate grant-related reports Conduct interim and annual team performance evaluations Ensure well managed and high performing team Plan’s active participation in sector specific forums to engage with partners and other stakeholders for effective program implementation
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: •At least a Bachelor’s degree in social sciences •3 years hands on experience in similar position in an NGO set-up •Experience in rights based programming •Experience in partnership building, advocacy and networking •Understanding of RBA to development and participatory approaches •Good facilitation and negotiation •Strong planning and organisational skills •Excellent grasp of programming concepts •Strong management skills •Good Administrative and communication skills •Strong budget management, monitoring and reporting
PROJECT OFFICER (2 positions) – Based in Homabay and Machakos respectively
•Project Officer, Livelihood ;
•Project Officer, Governance
This job reports to the Program Coordinator. The job holder will be responsible for implementing Child Centered Community Development strategies in line with the Program Unit Long Term Plans Strategies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  timely and quality project implementation Ensure quality project reports and photos for the sponsorship products Provide capacity building as defined by the project Deliver quality, timely and accurate Project documents including Project Outlines, Project Completion Reports and manage the projects effectively using Plan program monitoring module. (PPM) Ensure availability of accurate and timely program management information using the corporate systems (PPM). Ensure enhanced capacity of children, communities and partners to take up active participation in program delivery and ownership of community development initiatives within the program unit. Provide good linkages and relations between communities and key partners within the program unit. Ensure strengthened CBO capacity in development and resource mobilization Facilitate participation of children and youth in program forums Provide timely accurate and comprehensive project closure reports and project output delivery
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: •Degree in Social Sciences, Development Science or other related field •At least 2 years experience in an NGO at community level •Understanding of rights based approach to development and participatory development •Good communication skills •Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment •Ability to work with communities at all levels •Fluent in written and oral English and Kiswahili.
•Team building and motivational skills •Strong facilitating and influencing skills
PROJECT OFFICER, HEALTH (1 year renewable contract) – Based in Homabay This job reports to the Program Coordinator. The job holder will be responsible for implementing Child Centered Community Development strategies in line with the Program Unit Long Term Plans Strategies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: timely and quality project implementation Ensure quality project reports and photos for the sponsorship products Provide capacity building as defined by the project Deliver quality, timely and accurate Project documents including Project Outlines, Project Completion Reports and manage the projects effectively using Plan program monitoring module. (PPM) Ensure availability of accurate and timely program management information using the corporate systems (PPM). Ensure enhanced capacity of children, communities and partners to take up active participation in program delivery and ownership of community development initiatives within the program unit. Provide good linkages and relations between communities and key partners within the program unit. Ensure strengthened CBO capacity in development and resource mobilization Facilitate participation of children and youth in program forums Provide timely accurate and comprehensive project closure reports and project output delivery
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: •Degree in Social Sciences or Public Health •Experience in Public Health will be an added advantage •At least 2 years experience in an NGO at community level •Understanding of rights based approach to development and participatory development •Good communication skills •Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment •Ability to work with communities at all levels •Fluent in written and oral English and Kiswahili.
•Team building and motivational skills •Strong facilitating and influencing skills
MONITORING & EVALUATION COORDINATOR (2 positions) Based in the Country Office and Bondo Program Unit
The incumbent will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager. The job holder will be responsible for supporting the Program Unit (PU) in program/project planning, information gathering and synthesis, reflection and reporting processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES •Facilitate development of PU’s participatory monitoring and evaluation systems. •Support operationalization of programs / projects at PU level. •Train staff and communities in basic M&E processes (gathering data analyse and decision making). •Institutionalisation of corporate monitoring and evaluation tools at PU level. Provide measurement and assessment of performance in order to effectively manage outcomes and outputs of results. Enhance organizational and development learning through participatory processes. Documentation/sharing of successes (best practices) and failures on a regular basis. Participate in development of yearly program budgets and project operational plans. Facilitate the establishment, maintenance and usage of resource databank at Community Based Organization level. Facilitate community based information sharing and dissemination systems for evaluation and other special studies. Facilitate CBO capacity enhancement. Enhance children participation in planning, program design, monitoring and evaluation. Participate in program development
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS • A Bachelors Degree in Development Studies or equivalent from a recognized university •At least 3 years practical work experience in monitoring & evaluation •Experience in Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation processes •Proven understanding of programming concepts and Human Rights Approaches to Development •Demonstrated skills computer skills and use of statistical packages(SPSS, EPI info) •Analytical, negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills •Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment and communities at all levels. •Innovative and independent thinker. Plan Kenya is committed to the rights and well-being of children including their protection. Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
If you meet the requirements for any of the above positions and would like to be a part of it in our commitment to children, please send a detailed and updated curriculum vitae, current remuneration and contacts of three professional references, including you current/latest line manager to jobs.plankenya@plan-international.org, to be received by latest 19th August 2011. Your email (OR ENVELOPE) should bear the job title of the position you are applying for as the subject.
You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org. We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Manager - Good Hope Children’s Home

The Trustees of Good Hope Children’s Home wish
to invite applications from eligible candidates for the
post of Manager. The candidate should have the
following qualifications;
• Must be a holder of Diploma in Community
Development or Social Work or related field,
• At least Two years experience in similar position,
• Certificate of Good conduct from Kenya Police,
and
• At least Thirty Five (35) years old.
Letter of Application and a Motivation letter together
with copies of certificates and Testimonials to be to
be received on or before 19th August 2011 to;

The Secretary,
Good Hope Children Home,
P.O BOX 116-90128,
MTITO - ANDEI