Africa Youth Trust (AYT) is an Independent, non-partisan,
development and advocacy organization. AYT was created to spearhead a Youth Led
Development model in Kenya with a view of replication in other African
Countries.
We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of harnessing the productive energies of youth towards peace, equity and prosperity within and across communities in Africa.
Start the journey of transforming your life!We are looking for talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of harnessing the productive energies of youth towards peace, equity and prosperity within and across communities in Africa.
Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Terms of Service: Contract
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Reference: Ref-ME-001
Duties and responsibilities
- Methodological
support for the design, monitoring and evaluation of projects. Participate
in the quality control process of project proposal design through
supporting technical specialists and project staff in ensuring adherence
to methodological standards and the correct application of the Logical
Framework, clarity of objectives, results, indicators and mean of
verification.
- Develop,
maintain and update results-based M&E plans for projects through the
identification of baseline data, targets, data sources and data collection
methods linked with national development frameworks and existing
information systems.
- Oversee
M&E process of projects and adherence to required reporting
mechanisms. Work closely with the project teams on program planning,
programming, monitoring and evaluation requirements for partners and
stakeholders, including inputs to the annual report for the Senior
Management and the Board of Trustees.
- Provide
assistance in the development of project performance reports and ensure
the utilization of lessons learnt for improving the efficiency and
effectiveness of Project implementation. Follow up on the evaluation
results, including monitoring of actions taken by the teams concerned, and
prepare report for the Management Team.
- Planning
and coordination of project reviews and evaluation activities. Establish
and facilitate the implementation of project reviews and evaluation plans
and support the conduct of evaluation activities.
- Assist
in the implementation of evaluations; Participate and support self-and
external independent evaluations; Provide inputs to the methodological
review and preparation of consolidated comments/ reports.
- Brief
staff and consultants on monitoring and evaluation approaches and other
related matters relevant to AYT’s evaluation activities.
- Any
other tasks as may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Monitoring
and Evaluation Training is a must, training in statistics will be an added
advantage.
- Minimum
2 years in project/program management and evaluation at national and/or
international level.
- At
least 3 years of operational experience in development issues, focusing on
youth and social development aspects.
- Experience
in designing and/or supporting a monitoring and evaluation system is
essential.
- Demonstrated
technical capacity to initiate and provide guidance in monitoring and
evaluation work to staff and other partners.
- Strong
communication skills and training capacity.
- Ability
to articulate suggestions and advice for improving programs and supporting
change management.
If you meet the highlighted qualifications, please email your CV
and application letter indicating why you are the most suitable candidate for
the role, clearly quoting the job title and job reference to
opportunities@africayouthtrust.org
The deadline for application is Friday, 29th June,2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Africa Youth Trust
Kileleshwa
off Laikipia Road, Gate No. 3
P.O. Box 51874 - 00100
Nairobi - Kenya
The deadline for application is Friday, 29th June,2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Africa Youth Trust
Kileleshwa
off Laikipia Road, Gate No. 3
P.O. Box 51874 - 00100
Nairobi - Kenya
