FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology--creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Technical Officer III, Monitoring & Evaluation, in Nairobi, Kenya.
Position Description:
The Senior Technical Officer (STO), Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) will lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive M&E plan and activities for a public health project in Kenya, focusing specifically on systems for collecting data to measure project implementation, effectiveness, quality assurance, documentation and reporting. The position overseas implementation of data management and M&E activities in accordance with guidelines stipulated by the funder and the Government of Kenya and regularly updates project staff on progress towards implementation of the work plan and designing methods for demonstrating program outputs, outcomes and impact. Position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and is contingent upon receipt of award and funder approval of key personnel.
The Technical Officer III, Monitoring & Evaluation will:
- Manage and coordinate implementation of M&E for the project.
- Supervise and provide guidance to relevant project staff.
- Lead development of quality assurance systems for the project to ensure data quality.
- Ensure appropriate data collection tools and systems are in place and are being used correctly by staff and partners to collect required and accurate data for performance, monitoring and evaluation.
- Oversee and guide development of the project's management information system and database.
- Prepare and review program performance monitoring plan (PMP) as required by the funder.
- Operationalize the PMP, including data collection and verification and prepare project performance and data reports as required.
- Identify M&E technical assistance (TA) needs of partners, facilities and/or government counterparts and provide/organize TA through training, mentorship, and/or on-site supervision.
- Participate in program monitoring visits/forums with other project staff as necessary.
- Ensure all relevant project staffs are aware of and adhere to funder and government monitoring, evaluation and reporting guidelines and requirements.
- Continuously review and analyze collected data and advise program management on needed program revisions.
- Contribute to progress reports for the funder and other program deliverables as required.
- Advise and promote best practices in data management and M&E among project staff and partners.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or its international equivalent in social science or public health with minimum eight (8) years relevant experience. Master's degree preferred.
- Must have at least 5-7 years of experience in managing and executing M&E activities for donor-funded programs.
- Computer proficiency in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, including advanced skills in at least two of the following programs: SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, Stata, and MS Access.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability lead a team.
- Experience with US government-funded programs and reporting requirements is an advantage.
- Proven experience in public health-related research and/or surveillance is a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org . Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application. AA/EOE/M/F/V/D
