Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Officer at National Empowerment Network Of People Living With HIV/AIDS In Kenya (NEPHAK)

• This position is responsible for is responsible for providing support to program/project implementation in monitoring and measuring the impact of programs and activities; development and implementation of M&E systems focused on data collection, storage, analysis and reporting: providing technical assistance in gathering and management of data; ensure the use of technically appropriate monitoring and evaluation models and information systems; and dissemination of relevant information to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Program Manager, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer shall be responsible for:
• Support the development and oversee the use of monitoring systems with accompanying Standard Operation Procedures to track, capture, report and document on program/project activities and results.
• Provide guidelines and standards for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all project interventions and ensure compliance with relevant norms and policies.
• Coordinate baseline surveys, studies, external assessments, evaluations, data collection, and quality control exercises for various initiatives.
• Disseminate findings of surveys, studies, assessments and evaluations and follow-up implementation of recommendations. Provide overall technical support in MERL issues both to NEPHAK SMT and affiliates/sub grantees
• Conduct supportive monitoring supervision to NEPHAK members and regions where programs are being implemented and assist Program staff in developing systematic and realistic monitoring plans that capture quantitative and qualitative data to report on project performance indicators.
• Lead monitoring efforts in the project to ensure full compliance with organizational standards for leaming Establish a comprehensive and an updated M&E data base for all projects
• Ensure that M&E related activities are successfully implemented and that relevant learning and experiences are documented, disseminated to staff and used to inform future decisions
• Develop and promote the implementation and use of quality program monitoring framework (tools and processes) and reporting, formats and proposal review systems for the Health Projects in particular HIV & AIDS projects
• Monitor program implementation through regular contact and field visits and identifying opportunities and mechanisms for program improvement based on monitoring and evaluation findings in collaboration with program staff
• Develop field survey tools (including both quantitative and qualitative methods) and protocols for collection of M&E data, linking with the tools for initial systems analysis currently under-development;

Qualifications

• Professional Accountancy(CPA/ACCA) at least CPA Part II
• Minimum of (3) years of accounting experience in a similar capacity working with an NGO on donor funded projects
• Demonstrate strong inter-personal skills and the ability to transfer knowledge and visit project sites
• Hands on application of Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); working knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software preferred
• Knowledge of MPESA Bulk payment System

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of computerized accounting and other computer application packages such as quick-books, pastel etc High level of integrity to be able to handle assets, cash and cash related transactions.
• Good interpersonal skills to be able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
• Attention to detail to be able to scrutinize payment supporting documents before effecting payment.