Practical Action is an
international development agency working with poor communities to help them
choose and use technology to improve their lives today and in generations to
come.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Based in Mandera
Reporting to the Area Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) function within the Livelihoods and Donkey Welfare Project (LIDOW) and ensuring compliance with Practical Action’s internal and donor requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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With guidance from the Budget Holder and Area Coordinator,
manage the monitoring, evaluation and learning functions of the project.
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Work with project team in designing and implementing plans for
monitoring performance, achievements and impacts of project.
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Manage the M&E data base, carry out regular analysis of
M&E data and produce timely reports on project performance for internal
review.
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Advice, guide and train project team on the principles and
practice of monitoring, evaluation and project learning.
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Ensure that findings and recommendations from evaluations are
shared with all the key stakeholders, including the donor and beneficiaries.
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Organize and participate in regular project and programme
reviews.
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Assist programme teams in developing concept notes and proposals
with special emphasis on M&E aspects.
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Participate in working groups, conferences, consultations with
other agencies on M&E issues.
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In liaison with the Grants Officer, ensure compliance with
internal procedures and contractual obligations paying special attention to
start up and closure procedures as well as donor requirements.
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Assist in the preparation and quality assurance review of
reports and proposals.
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Undertake any other relevant tasks as assigned by the Area
Coordinator and Team Leader.
Qualifications & Skills
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A bachelor`s degree in development or any other relevant field.
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Diploma in Animal health and/or project management (desirable)
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At least 3 years’ experience in development work and evidence of
M&E
Other Competencies
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Strong analytical and statistical skills; and ability to produce
high quality reports.
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Proven experience in results oriented monitoring and evaluation
of development projects.
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Experience in planning, organizing and conducting project
evaluations
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Computer literacy with special emphasis on statistical packages,
spreadsheets and database management
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Ability to work independently with high degree of responsibility
and with minimum supervision.
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Excellent verbal, presentation and writing skills in both
English and Kiswahili.
Animal Health Assistants
(3 positions) – Based in Mandera
Reporting to the Project Officer (Animal Health), the successful candidate will be responsible for the frontline implementation of Livelihoods and Donkey Welfare Project in Mandera.
Specific duties will include effective mobilization of
communities and other stakeholders at the grassroots level as well as providing
animal health services.
Duties and Responsibilities
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Undertake community mobilisation and frontline extension work
for livestock producers
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Participate in needs assessments and other surveys within the
cluster area
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Participate in routine monitoring and evaluation of project
activities
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Contribute to the development and review of relevant project
documents for information sharing
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Collect data on a regular basis to document lessons learnt
within project
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Champion the development of strong community participation and
ownership of the projects
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Play lead role in managing relationships with grassroots
communities and other stakeholders
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Prepare accurate and timely project reports
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Prepare and implement work plans/activity logs to time and
budget
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Actively participate in the identification and timely reporting
(early warning) of significant livestock challenges
Qualifications & Skills
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Diploma in Animal Health/Vet Medicine, Animal Production or
range Management.
Other Competencies
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Good Knowledge and understanding of pastoralist production
systems and general pastoral issues in Kenya
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Ability to think strategically and operate under pressure
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Proven writing and communication skills
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Ability to work with minimal supervision
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Willingness to travel, live and work in remote ASAL areas
Desirable
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Experience in project implementation (design and use of
work-plans, activity-based planning, basic knowledge of operating budgets,
etc.)
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Computer literate, in particular knowledgeable in word
processing and spread sheets
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Experience of working in an international NGO
Applications together with a CV and names of three professional
referees should be submitted by email to: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke not later than 23rd May 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
