Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights and to improving the lives and futures of vulnerable children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.
Plan International Inc. Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator based at Homabay Program Unit. The post holder will report to the Program Unit Manager of Plan International Inc. Kenya.
Purpose of the Job and Key Responsibilities:
The purpose of this position is to support in the implementation of a responsive M&E system at the Program Unit level. The position holder will be responsible for collecting, analyzing and utilization of project information that is suitable and relevant for providing management information for decision making, program improvement and knowledge management.
The position holder will support quality and effective program design by ensuring that project and program planning (including grants) incorporates key monitoring information and learning. The position holder will drive learning, innovation and program accountability at the Program Unit level and will work together with Thematic Leaders and Project Managers to ensure quality and timely reporting.
The focus of the role will be on data collection, analysis, documentation, effective reporting and knowledge management.
Educational Qualification, Knowledge & Experience:
- Minimum of a University Degree in Social Science.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Rural Development or any other related field from a recognized university.
- At least 3 years practical work experience in monitoring & evaluation
- Working knowledge of word processing spreadsheets, data entry and analysis packages and databases (Microsoft Packages, SPSS, Epi-Info)
- Sound experience in participatory research methodologies, both quantitative and qualitative
- Experience of building the capacity of others around M&E
- Commitment to international development and children’s rights
Skills specific to the post:
- Experience in program and project monitoring and evaluation
- Experience in the application of MER systems and frameworks
- Analytical, documentation, innovative and reporting skills;
- Strong interpersonal and effective communication skills both orally and in writing
- Training and facilitation skills
Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children. Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.
How to apply:
If you meet the requirements of the above position, please visit http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/ to access the full job description and make an online application. The closing date of applications is 15 January, 2014. This position is open to Nationals Only. 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.
