International Organization for Migration (IOM) - Programme Governance and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya

Vacancy No.: IOMKE/045/12
 

Position Title: Programme Governance and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
 

Classification: NOA/1 (based on the UN Salary Scale for the National Officers in Kenya)
 

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
 

Type of Appointment: 6 months Special Short Term contract with possibility of extension
 

General Functions:-
 

Under the overall guidance of the Regional Migration Health Assessments Coordinator for Africa and the Middle-East in Nairobi and the PHAMESA programme manager in Pretoria, and under the direct supervision of the PHAMESA Health Programme Officer responsible for the Horn and East Africa in Nairobi, the incumbent will collaborate closely with colleagues in East and Southern Africa to develop M&E components of project proposals, to implement PHAMESA standard operating procedures, and to effectively report upon programme achievements in Horn and East Africa following global IOM guidance:-
 

Essential Functions:-
 

The national officer will conduct a review of the administrative structure and human resources needs of the Department. In particular, he/ she will:
 

1) Review programming structure of the Department including number and duration of projects; budgetary allocations for administrative, support, and operational staffing; budget consumption rates, and projectization structures. Submit recommendations and implement actions as required.
 

2) Liaise with Horn and East Africa health colleagues, in the capacity of master trainer, to ensure effective implementation of the governance and M&E aspects of the PHAMESA programme.
 

3) Assist the M&E Officer in Pretoria to adapt, and train responsible country officers to use the M&E framework from PHAMESA.
 

4) Provide proactive support to health colleagues in Horn and East Africa for development and finalization of country strategies on Migration Health. Coordinate concept paper and proposal development in Horn and East Africa, in collaboration with Programme Development and Implementation Unit of the MRF.
 

5) Provide technical input on all health proposals in Horn and East Africa for the inclusion of M&E frameworks, and develop the frameworks when requested.
 

6) Facilitate and oversee M&E activities for PHAMESA in Horn and East Africa through supporting partners, country offices, and migration health colleagues to:
 

a. Prepare annual and quarterly work plans and activity-based budgets.
 

b. Develop and implement M&E frameworks and data collection tools on all projects.
 

c. Collect, analyze and report on M&E data.
 

d. Provide feedback to programme/project managers for programme revisions and amendments.
 

e. Build capacity of migration health officers and implementing partners in M&E data collection and reporting.
 

f. Develop programme/project status database.
 

g. Conduct programme/project evaluations and reviews, as requested.
 

h. Ensure that M&E is considered in all proposals.
 

7) Assist counterparts in Pretoria in revising various Guidance Notes pertaining to operationalization of PHAMESA for the migration health programme for Horn and East Africa.

8) Lead donor profiling activities, development / maintenance of donor database, and identification of funding opportunities.
 

9) Perform any other duties as may be assigned.
 

Desirable Qualifications
 

1. Master’s degree in development, economics, statistics, business administration, social science, public health or related field from an accredited academic institution.
 

2. Exposure to health programming highly desirable.
 

3. At least three years of experience in programme management, strategy development and M&E, preferably with an intergovernmental organization or INGO.
 

4. Expertise in IOM programme/project cycle management processes and financial management system desirable.
 

5. Knowledge and affinity with migration dynamics and health and HIV in Horn and East Africa desirable.
 

6. Desirable IOM Competencies:
 

a) Behavioural - Accountability, Client Orientation, Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity and Initiative, Leadership and Negotiation, Performance Management, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Teamwork, Technological Awareness and Resource Mobilization;
 

b) Technical - Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations, effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners, works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, rights holders, and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.
 

7. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Outlook desirable.
 

8. Excellent command in spoken and written English and Swahili. Knowledge of French an advantage
 

Mode of Application: 

Submit Cover Letter and CV including daytime telephone and email address to: 

International Organization for Migration (IOM), 

Human Resources Department, 

P.O Box 55040-00200 Nairobi 

or send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int.
 

Closing Date: 08 June 2012

Abt Associates - Technical Specialist (Chief of Party) Job in Nairobi Kenya

 The Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS) project is USAID's flagship project in private sector health. 

It works to involve nongovernmental organizations and for-profit entities in addressing the many health needs of people in developing countries.

Abt Associates is seeking to hire a Technical Specialist (Chief of Party) to manage and lead its activities for SHOPS/Kenya.

A Technical Specialist at this level has direct project management responsibility for a project (or one or several component(s) of a large project) that is large, highly complex, highly visible, and well-funded.  

The TS has an expert role and the technical input is crucial to the project. 

This is a supervisory position.

General Job Description:

As a recognized expert in the professional field, performs important and complex analytical, evaluative, and consultative work.

1. Development and implementation of the project/project component’s technical aspects.
2. Management, and ongoing assessment of the project/project component’s technical aspects. Advises changes and improvements to Project Director and takes responsibility for implementation.
3. Can serve as a Technical Advisor to the Project Director and other Technical Specialists to provide research, analysis, and advisory services on project planning, implementation, training, monitoring and/or evaluation.  
4. Supervisory responsibility over a unit consisting of two or more staff members in situations where the role is operational.  But if the main role is an advisory role the supervisory role is not necessary.  
5. If the main role is primarily an advisory role, the incumbent collaborates at the highest levels of the government and serves as principal project advisor in identifying and networking with key stakeholders.  Nationally recognized expert in the field and the use of the expertise is crucial to project success.

Specific Job Responsibilities:

1. Provide management and budgetary oversight on project implementation to ensure all activities are completed within the agreed to timeframe and budget. Track progress of activities against workplan in accordance with available funding. As additional funding becomes available, continue to revise and add activities in consultation with SHOPS Team and USAID/Kenya.
2. Lead technical assistance (TA) to support a variety of activities including but not limited to: engaging the private sector in policy discussions, implementing innovative financing mechanisms, and piloting and scaling-up private sector initiatives, all to support the expansion of private sector provision of health services in Kenya.
3. Track progress of project results and ensure proper documentation of workplan status to home office and USAID/Kenya (quarterly, semi-annually and annually)
4. Lead communication with USAID/Kenya regarding workplan, activity updates, reporting, budget and deliverables.
5. Serve as the main point of contact with key government stakeholders as well as other donors and implementers engaged in private sector activities.
6. Oversee and manage all technical components of the workplan
7. Manage any consultants or subcontractors to carry out project activities
8. Oversee and ensure proper documentation of all project expenditures and submit financial reports and back-up documentation to the home office for audit and reimbursement.
9. Lead business development efforts in Kenya as appropriate, by providing technical input into new proposals for USAID and other donors.
10. Ensure all processes and procedures for project implementation are in accordance with USAID guidelines and protocols.
11. Report to and liaise with the SHOPS Africa Regional Manager based in Bethesda to ensure proper coordination and communication to help ensure successful project implementation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Email your application and CV to Bernadette_lee@abtassoc.com

Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant Job in Nairobi Kenya

 Our client an international NGO wishes to attract a person of high calibre for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant
 

Location: Nairobi
 

Nature of the Position: Part time
 

Basic Functions
 

The key deliverables for the job is to develop and maintain effective systems for the monitoring and evaluation of all clients’ work, to analyse the output of this evaluation and present the findings to a variety of audiences and in a format most suitable for that audience. 

The candidate will also generate background research on the context of the organisation’s work in relation to relevant policy and practice and to keep this work updated as the context changes.
 

Principle Accountabilities:
 

Monitoring and Evaluation

• To work with casework staff, project managers and directors to establish, and then periodically review, clearly defined and measurable outcomes for each programme
• Leads the design and implementation of a monitoring framework to track delivery against set goals and objectives; including establishing baselines to gauge and support the performance of client programmes
• Leads the analysis of data collected under the monitoring framework for assessment of progress and areas for improvement, as well as the implementation of summative evaluations
• To work with the casework and project teams, and IT support, to establish, and then periodically review, systems for capturing data that allow progress against the agreed outcomes to be measured
• Set the standard of data capture required within the organisation, and ensure that casework staff are capturing the required data and consistently meeting the data quality standards
• To undertake qualitative and quantitative surveying that provides information in addition to that captured by casework teams, as required.
• To take responsible for commissioning research and evaluation work from third parties when required, and to manage this relationship with such organisations or academic departments to ensure that the work meets a set of pre-agreed objectives

Reporting

• To analysis the data generated by the monitoring and evaluation process, and then produce and present management information for casework teams, directors and trustees that measures performance against agreed outcomes and targets
• To take the lead in producing data and analysis on the impact of the organization’s work to be included in the organisation’s reports suitable for a variety of internal and external audiences
• To generate data in a format agreed with the organization for reports to donors or supporters, or in the production of funding applications and bids
• Provides regularly synthesized and updated reports on the status of implementation against set goals and objectives to the client
• Ensure that all the projects are aligned and delivering towards set goals

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. An  MBA is an advantage
• At least 7 years working experience in M&E and advanced training in M & E
• Experience with practical field implementation of monitoring system and coordinating international projects
• Highly developed analytical skills, with the ability to apply creative solutions to complex problems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Ability to create effective and efficient systems for gathering and analysing data
• Ability to manage relationships with third parties in order to meet objectives on complex research projects

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications, please send your CV and letter of application indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for the role and details of your current and expected salary to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke by 15th June 2012.  

ACF - Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager

Action Against Hunger (ACF)-USA is part of the ACF-International Network which works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

ACF-USA is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position;

Food Security and Livelihoods Program Manager

The responsibilities of the FSL Program Manager will be 

• to implement the FSL programme in Garbatulla district by ensuring the implementation of M&E FSL programme systems; 
• To implement FSL activities according to ACF and donor guidelines and standards; 
• To work in an integrated manner with Nutrition, Water and Sanitation, and Public Health Promotion teams; 
• To carry out surveillance of the FSL situation by contributing to the information collection and analysis through FSL/agro assessments, interviews, observations and discussions with other ACF departments, NGO Personnel, local population and local administration and stakeholders, to contribute to the definition of the FSL strategy in liaison with the FSL Coordinator; 
• The incumbent will also carry out human resource roles such as to recruit and supervise directly the FSL program staff, to identify training needs and organize training to build the capacity of staff in achieving their programme related objectives; 
• to monitor and review the performances of staff, as according to the HR Policy. 
• He/She will also have to ensure reporting by contributing to donor reporting and ensure bi-annual activity update to the Field coordinator and FSL Coordinator;
• to carry out procurement planning, activities planning, and expenditures forecasts.

Qualifications

• Min. BSc degree in agriculture, agro-economics, or other related studies, e.g. development studies, geography, anthropology, etc
• Experience of min 2 years humanitarian programme implementation with an international NGO
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Experience in agro-pastoral and pastoral livelihood contexts and programming.
• Good writing skills.
• Good management and representation competencies.
• Experience in developing world context.
• Familiarity with ACF and acceptance of ACF’s principles.
• Familiarity with donors and donor procedures helpful.
• Excellent knowledge of English and Kiswahili required.

Closing Date: 5thJune 2012.

Applicants who can take up the positions immediately are encouraged to apply

Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, with telephone contacts or email addresses of 3 referees preferably former supervisors to:

Email: recruit.ke@acf-international.org

Please do not send your certificates with the application. Certificates will be requested at the interview stage.