Kenya: 16-244: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Organization: International Medical Corps

Country: Kenya

Closing date: 25 May 2016

16-244: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Country: Kenya

Department: International Operations

Essential Job Duties/Scope of Work:

International Medical Corps (IMC) is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The purpose of the US Agency for International Development Enhanced Access to and Utilization of Quality Family Planning/Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (FP/RMNCAH) Services in Selected Counties and Sub-counties, Kenya – (AFYA FP/RMNCAH) is to strengthen health and human capacity in Kenya by improving the provision and use of quality FP/RMNCAH services, including nutrition and WASH interventions, focused at the county level with targeted investment at the national level. Fundamental principles for these awards will be: achievement of FP/RMNCAH results; sustainability of quality FP/RMNCAH services through strategic and needs-based investments; and the strategic leveraging of health resources within USAID and among other partners. AFYA FP/RMNCAH activities will build on lessons learned in Kenya and globally to apply high impact and evidence-based practices to achieve sustainable results and effectively reach the most vulnerable populations.

JOB SUMMARY

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against outputs, outcomes and impacts. S/he will lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement. S/he will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidate program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learnt. S/he will support all the technical staff in M&E functions and will manage any M&E related staff in the program.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual holding this position shall perform, but not be limited to, the following specific tasks:

Tools and System Development:

•Implementation of the Project Performance Management Plan (PMP).

•Development and implementation of the project’s M&E system ensuring clearly defined and measurable objectives, activities, and indicators to assess project implementation and results

•Coordination and integration of input from project staff and partners and USAID recommendations regarding project benchmarks and indicators.

•Development and implementation of appropriate and innovative monitoring and evaluation tools, reporting guidelines for new project activities

•Oversee and support the program team and MOH staff in establishing the M&E system to measure quality improvement of FP/MNCH services

•Development of SoWs, ToRs and concept papers for various M&E studies, surveys, assessments, evaluations and other relevant studies

•Management and supervision of M&E subcontractors when required

•Review the project indicators, including agreed targets

•Conduct scheduled performance reviews with program technical staff and respond to ad hoc information requests as needed

•Conduct data quality assessments & data audits to ensure that the collected data is accurate and maintain the integrity of the project.

•Collect and/or verify M&E and GPS coordinate / spatial data of the project activities through regular visits to the project locations; when needed

•Conduct in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and verification visits to the project sites

•Assist any other external monitoring and evaluation missions.

Knowledge Management:

•Development and use of evidence based KM approaches to meet project objectives and ensure quality improvement

•Technical guidance on M&E for KM activities e.g. immediate outcomes, capacity outcomes, and process indicators

•Development and implementation of organizational learning capacity building for local organizations

•Development of KM standards and mechanisms for identifying, packaging, synthesizing, use, and sharing promising practices to target population and for global learning

•Development and coordination of various mechanisms for knowledge exchange such as an online

•Knowledge portal (website), webinars, and face-to-face learning workshops

•Expand global knowledge exchange about the project, its results and program learning, particularly through the project’s consortium of partners

•Identification of knowledge gaps and implementation of innovative techniques to address those gaps, such as participatory learning and action approaches and social network analysis

•Provide writing and training support for documentation to support and train staff on KM tools and practices

•Provide day-to-day management and coordination of KM activities and products

Training & Capacity Building:

•Build the capacity of M&E team members and partner staff to develop and maintain an excellent M&E system, including the periodic reflection and analysis of program monitoring data;

•Orient, train and refresh project and Ministry of Health (MOH) staff on the M&E framework of the project, including objectives and indicators, on their responsibilities for the complete, accurate and timely collection and reporting of data and information.

•Build the capacity of M&E team members, MOH and partner staff on use of data, data analysis, and report writing

•Train partner staff on the use of reporting and M&E tools.

•Quality Control:

•Establish and maintain feedback mechanisms of program results for decision making;

•Adapt tools supported by International Medical Corps to ensure accountability measures and reporting are integrated in programming

•Conduct quality assurance activities for key program interventions in Liaison with the county health records officer

•Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed

Reporting:

•Prepare regular reports of the M&E activities.

•Assist Project Teams in preparing project status reports including but not limited to weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

•Update the M&E database with the database manager

•Maintain a filing system for all M&E activities, reports and analyses in hardcopy, and on hard disk and backups.

•Coordination and Miscellaneous:

•Coordinate with component and technical leads, partner organizations, provincial staff as necessary to perform M&E duties including providing guidance on priority areas for attention/action.

•Travel to all project locations to supervise M&E duties described above.

•Perform other monitoring and evaluation tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

•A post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as mathematics, business, statistics, epidemiology or public health.

•At least seven years of experience designing and implementing M&E activities for complex programs in developing countries including previous experience working with County Health Management Teams/District Health Information Systems (DHIS)

•A firm command of the M&E issues with respect to improvements in quality health service and support programs.

•Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing M&E systems that track performance as per the objectives of this project (e.g., FP/RMNCAH services, performance against each funding stream).

•Demonstrated analytical skills to measure the outcomes of the project’s activities and support project supervision.

•Strong writing and organizational skills for monitoring and reporting on program outcomes and impacts.

•Professional-level proficiency in oral and written fluency in English language.

•Kenyan National Preferred

How to apply:

How to apply: Please go to: https://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx?adata=EIKY3NkAWzhOAhCyeNRTQS8PixO5HN5wYM%2bPhtVmakovYhlljFbgeIIYHqGgF%2fyFRG2XzLMWFA0LtSHgEgAYGLj%2bBPDle0HJCtsTRgCWelZDoAolKlu1Uu1%2fT9rVA0R9B%2f8ce9dzGdpa0%2bSgPM4XpDK1HwObPlCtP9aHnJmT1r1X7aXojpZK8lsrL%2bIyNsAxeg%3d%3d and follow the instructions for applying online.

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