Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Assistant Job in Kenya

The National Empowerment Network of

People living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya (NEPHAK) is a national network that unites

people living with HIV (PLHIV) and those affected by TB and AIDS through

community based organizations and non-governmental organizations including

PLHIV networks. 

NEPHAK works in partnership with line

government of Kenya structures at national and county levels and like-minded

civil society organizations to improve community health in Kenya.
 

Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning Assistant
 

Summary: The

position is part of the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM)

Funding Model (FM) with AMREF Health Africa in Kenya as the Principle Recipient

for the TB Grant.

The project is being implemented in

partnership with the Ministry of Health in Vihiga and Nandi Counties. 

Based at NEPHAK Vihiga Office, the

position is responsible for providing support to program / project

implementation in monitoring and measuring the impact of activities;

implementation of M&E systems focused on data collection, storage, analysis

and reporting; supporting the gathering and management of data; ensure the use

of appropriate monitoring and evaluation approaches and information systems;

and dissemination of relevant information to stakeholders.
 

Reporting to the Programme Officer,

the MERL Assistant shall be responsible for:

• Monitoring and assessment; roll out and
  
  implementation of M&E related activities.


• Support data collection, keying in data and
  
  quality control exercises


• Facilitate review meetings with CHVs and
  
  provide supportive supervision to them for effective reporting.


• Monitor program implementation through regular
  
  contact and field visits and identifying opportunities and mechanisms for
  
  program improvement


• Support the analysis and produce reports to
  
  monitor and evaluate project progress


• Facilitate proper storage of all data and
  
  information and ensure regular back-ups


• Synthesize lessons and experiences for
  
  continuous improvement of programme



• Documentation and reporting by assisting in
  
  compilation of periodic and ad-hoc programme reports.


• Support dissemination of project lessons to
  
  NEPHAK members, the board and partners.

Qualifications and Competencies
 

Level of Education: Bachelors of Arts in Social Sciences, Community

Development or Development Studies and or related field.

Specialized Training / Professional Qualifications

• Additional qualifications in Monitoring and
  
  Evaluation, Statistics, MIS IT, Data entry or Development related subjects
  
  will be an added advantage.


• Knowledge of Community Health Services
  
  Strategy and WHO TB Engage Strategy indicators and reporting desireable.


• Experience working in tuberculosis and HIV
  
  programming fields with county governments and civil society/community
  
  partners


• At least two (2) years in a similar position.

Competencies / Abilities / Skills

Required

• Strong analytical and data management skills.


• Ability to work independently and under
  
  pressure.


• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner.


• Strong organizational and management skills.


• Strong information technology skills.

Working Conditions: The position periodically requires the jobholder to

sometimes work long and odd hours when necessary to meet deadlines or respond

to specific situations. 

Frequent travels in the areas of

implementation, sometimes in difficult circumstances may be necessary.

Interested and qualified candidates should send an Application Letter and CV

to:

NEPHAK National Secretariat,
3rd Floor, Wood Avenue Court,
Wood Avenue, off Lenana/Argwings Kodhek Roads
P. O. Box 75654-00200
Nairobi

Or email: careers@nephak.or.ke by Tuesday 15th March, 2016.

Do not attach your testimonials at

this time.

NEPHAK is an equal opportunity employer.

Women living with HIV are encouraged

to apply. 

Only shortlisted candidates shall be

contacted.

 For other details, see:

www.nephak.or.ke