Catholic Relief Services Kenya Program Jobs

Catholic Relief Services, Kenya Program is seeking candidates to fill the following positions;

1) Position: Partnership Support Officer
(OVC/HCBC TCB Project )
Ref 2010/09

Location: Homa Bay

Purpose:

• To facilitate the implementation of the OVC/HCBC TCB project in Nyanza through partners.
• The project covers HIV/AIDS impact mitigation through Home Based Care, orphan support, knowledge creation, de-stigmatization, BCC, VCT, ARV therapy, and other impact mitigation efforts.

Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

Partnership and Church Relations (30%)

• Coordinate all CRS partners within the jurisdiction of the Catholic Diocese of Homa Bay
• Consult and work closely with the Catholic Bishop and the Catholic Diocese structures
• Identify and build the capacity of the Diocese for sustainability
• Manage relationship between CRS and the diocese and other TCB implementing partners

Technical- OVC/HCBC (70%)

• Provide technical assistance to partner organizations in key areas of OVC/HCBC, HIV/AIDS prevention, care and impact mitigation
• Participate in planning and facilitation of technical workshops for capacity building in OVC programming, HIV/AIDS, VCT, HCBC, OIs and ART
• Represent the agency in HIV/AIDS forums, networks and liaise with MOH, department of children, etc
• Ensure proper financial management, reporting and administration of the project
• Monitor and report on the implementation of the project
• Review and finalize project progress and financial reports

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Social Science or other relevant area of study
• At least 5 years working knowledge (practical skills) in the following areas: OVC, HBC, VCT, and ART
• Experience in implementing US Government-funded projects.
• Willingness to travel under difficult circumstances and work in a team
• Excellent communication (written and oral) and computer skills (Microsoft office programs)

2) Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
(Ref 2010/10)

Location: Nairobi with regular travel to the field.

Purpose:

• To support the database management and monitoring and oversee evaluation activities of CRS programs.
• S/he will undertake the overall coordination of monitoring, evaluation and documentation functions for the livelihood and public health programming areas.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to programs in developing strategic and implementation plans during the design process.
• Develop and/or adapt Management Information System (MIS) that meets the needs of various programs.
• Develop/consolidate key indicators and subsequently incorporate them in all agreements and amendments under the projects.
• Ensure appropriate data collection by implementing partners in fulfillment of both monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Ensure program quality through regular training on M & E and supervisory visits to partners.
• Facilitate the documentation and dissemination of lessons learnt from the projects.
• Facilitate the development of the country annual reports, SPP and any other relevant program materials.
• In consultation with relevant authorities, respond to project information requests from the stakeholders

Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in public health, demography, sociology, statistics or a related field with at least 5 years experience.
• A Masters degree in a similar field will be an added advantage.
• Computer proficiency in word processing, database, spreadsheet, graphics presentations and MIS, SPSS, Epi Info and KePMS
• Three years experience in M & E or Strategic Information development in a USG funded program
• Knowledge of evaluation designs and good understanding of livelihood and public health issues
• Ability to work well in a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal trainings
• Experience working in projects with multiple implementation partners and writing donor reports.

3) Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
(Ref 2010/11)

Location: Nairobi with regular travel to the field.

Purpose:

• To support the database management and monitoring and oversee evaluation activities of the CRS Kenya HIV/AIDS Unit.
• S/he will undertake the overall coordination of monitoring, evaluation and documentation functions for the HIV/AIDS Unit.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to country program in developing strategic and implementation plans in design process.
• Coordinate and structure monitoring and evaluation activities with the HIV/AIDS program staff.
• Review/assess the capacity requirements of the implementing partners to implement monitoring and evaluation systems in a timely and effective manner.
• Develop/consolidate key indicators and subsequently incorporate them in all agreements and amendments under the projects.
• Working with the technical officers and partner staff to establish and coordinate quality assurance systems in projects
• Ensure appropriate data collection by implementing partners in fulfillment of both monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Build staff and partner capacity by conducting regular training on M & E.
• Validate data sent from the field through periodic monitoring of the existing database management system at the partner and household levels.
• Facilitate the development of the country annual reports, SPP and any other relevant project materials.
• In consultation with the relevant authorities respond to project information requests from the stakeholders

Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree in public health, demography, sociology, statistics or a related field with at least 5 years experience.
• A Masters degree in a similar field will be an added advantage.
• Computer skills in word processing, database, spreadsheet and graphics presentations, SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, and KePMS
• Three years experience in M & E or Strategic Information development in a USG funded health intervention program.
• Good understanding of public health issues particularly HIV/AIDS and TB.
• Experience working in designing, preparing and conducting surveys, collecting and analyzing baseline data, and reporting.
• Ability to conduct epidemiologic and social science research, including questionnaire development data processing and data analysis.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal trainings
• Experience working in projects with multiple implementation partners a plus.

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by February 18, 2010.

Human Resources Specialist
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
P.O. Box 49675, GPO 00100
Nairobi

E-mail: hr @ ke.earo.crs.org

Only Short listed candidates will be contacted