JOB SUMMARY
CARE seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded project “Family Planning/ Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health in Eastern Counties of Kenya.” This procurement is expected to be a five-year cooperative agreement in the $10-$25-million USD range; it is expected to be released in February 2017 and awarded in July 2017.
This position is subject to project award and funding.
The position is expected to be based in Kitui or Eastern Kenya.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Lead the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against outputs, outcomes and impacts.
• Lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement.
• Guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidate program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt.
• Support all the technical staff in M&E functions and manage the M&E team.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as mathematics, business, statistics, epidemiology or public health.
• Minimum of seven years of experience designing and implementing M&E activities for complex programs in developing countries.
• Demonstrated firm command of the M&E issues with respect to improvements in quality health 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., FP/RMNCAH services, 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 outcomes
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English; excellent demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills. Ability to travel within project areas as required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters indicating the reference number, title of the position along with an updated CV, email & telephone contacts of three professional referees to, The Human Resources & Development Manager, CARE International in Kenya, Email: Vacancies@care.or.ke so as to be received not later than Monday, 23rd January 2017.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Kindly do not attach any certificates or scanned documents to your application
CARE is an equal opportunity employer and promotes gender equity. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. CARE does not charge any fees at any stage (application, interview, meeting, processing, and training) of the recruitment process.
Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.