Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya

Job Description: Monitoring and Evaluation SpecialistUniversity Research Co., LLC (URC): Established in 1965, URC offers a range of technical assistance to strengthen health and social systems and service quality by empowering communities and health workers to identify and scale up locally appropriate solutions to critical problems.
URC focuses on finding ways to deliver proven approaches to health care problems, applying quality improvement (QI) methods and conducting operations research to tailor those approaches to various settings.
Recognizing implementation barriers unique to each setting, we train local managers and service providers to strengthen health systems, integrate system elements, and bring improvements to scale.
Roles and Responsibilities: The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will report to the COP and will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes and impacts.
He/she will lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement.
He/she will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidates program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt.
He/she will support all the technical staff in M&E functions and will manage any M&E related staff in the program.
Minimum Qualifications

A post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as mathematics, business, statistics, or international relations.

At least seven years of experience designing and implementing monitoring and evaluating activities for complex programs in developing countries.

A firm command of the M&E issues with respect to improvements in quality integrated service and support programs.

Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance as per the objectives of this project (e.g. service integration, performance against each funding stream).

Demonstrated analytical skills to measure the outcomes of the project’s activities and support project supervision.

Strong writing and organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program and program outcomes and impacts.

Professional level of oral and written fluency in English language.How to Apply:
You must attach your CV/Résumé and your Cover Letter where indicated. Also, please complete your application form and attach a completed USAID Form 1420 Contractor Employee Biographical Data Sheet as well.
Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only candidates who have met the required experience & qualifications for this position will be contacted. No phone calls please.
However, since we are active around the world in the field of public health, we may wish to retain your CV in our database for other/future opportunities, unless you direct us otherwise.
Thank you very much for your interest.
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We value and seek diversity in our workforce.
The closing date for submitting applications is 5th January, 2015.