Key functions
The AME Assistant’s main role is to support the Data Analyst/AME Officer in the implementation of all AME activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Assist the AMEU officer to prepare and implement monitoring and evaluation plans to measure project progress and impact indicators;
· Assist in planning data collections Including development of data collection tools to determine appropriateness during data analysis;
· Dealing with problems arising in the course of data handling;
· Assist the line manager in creating operational data management and data analysis systems using SPSS, MS Excel and STATA to enable effective monitoring and evaluation;
· Providing analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, writing and compiling reports to inform programme development and implementation;
· Generating trends of key indicators of projects per sector i.e. WASH, Food Security, Livelihood and Early Warning.
· Assist to Improve AMEU processes and procedures including data collection skills, data quality, analysis and report writing;
· To perform any other duties as required by the line manager and AME manager.
Qualifications/Skills/Profile Required
· Somali speaker and good understanding of the Somalia context candidates are encouraged to apply.
· Degree in social sciences/Statistics or related field; at least one year experience in working with a humanitarian/development organization.
· Experience in conducting M&E activities (including data collection, research, results-based monitoring, etc.).
· Excellent analytical skills in order to interpret qualitative and quantitative data, including use of SPSS, STATA and Excel for data analysis;
· Good communication skills and fluency in both written and spoken English;
· Highly motivated and ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
· Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective and working relationships;
· Strong team player of high integrity;
· Ability to work under least supervision, deal constructively with stress and meet tight deadlines;
· Ability to organize and train field teams;
· Proven ability to handle large and varied workloads, and deal constructively with stress;
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Procedure
Qualified persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae detailing three work related referees and contacts to kenya.jobs@acted.org and received on or before 5.00PM on 30 April 2015.
