IntraHealth HRH Project Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant Job in Kenya

Human Resources for Health (HRH) Kenya is a USAID funded project implemented by IntraHealth International Inc. The goal of the project is to strengthen the human resources for health systems in Kenya at both the national and county levels and ultimately improve health outcomes for the Kenyan people. In order to strengthen its team, HRH project is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the following position.Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant
The M&E Assistant will provide support to the monitoring and evaluation unit. S/he will work under the overall guidance of the Team Lead, Monitoring & Evaluation to ensure efficient and effective operation of the unit.
Work closely with M&E team in the planning, implementation and monitoring of the HRH ProjectMaintains the Project Information or Database system (including entry, editing and reporting of Project data) to a high level of accuracy and completeness;Assists the M&E Department in the Project implementation of M&E activities, which includes but are not limited to:Updating of the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP); as neededFacilitate in preparatory activities related to field work – assessments, evaluations, surveys (i.e. liaise with Operations/Logistics; printing of field manuals, etc.)Populate the quarterly reporting template for the projectFollowing input from M&E Manager and Team Lead, compile the M&E work plan & M&E projections in MS ExcelKeep M&E department meeting minutesTrack M&E activities using existing tools/ templates as per guidance of M&E Manager/ Team Lead of M&EWork closely with Communication & Knowledge Management Manager to document lessons learned and best practices of the projectAssist in the compilation and dissemination of Project Reports (quarterly, semi-annual and annual), and any other M&E related documentation as requested by the M&E Manager.Prepare a monthly summary report of the issues raised responded to and escalated to the HR Support officerA Bachelor’s degree or higher diploma in a relevant discipline (IT, Statistics, social science, or a related field) and a certificate in monitoring and evaluationAt least 1 year working experience in the development field, preferably in the health and/or human resources management area.Experience in database management and data analysis (quantitative & qualitative skills)Ability to coordinate survey/researchExperience in knowledge management (KM) is desirable.If you meet the above qualifications please apply by sending your CV with a cover letter indicating your daytime telephone numbers, address and names of three referees who must have been your supervisor in your current or former employment to kenyajobs@intrahealth.org.Closing date for applications is April 28, 2014.
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