Assistant Job in Kenya (M & E)

Monitoring &
Evaluation Assistant

VACANCY NO: 7/2021

The Monitoring and
Evaluation Assistant will liaise with component heads to develop management
information systems on financial, procurement and other technical areas. He/she
will assist the M&E Specialist in compiling and distributing the project’s periodic
progress reports, coordinate M&E reporting in the Counties, liaise with the
M&E division of the State Department for Livestock for effective linkages
and information exchange, update and administrate local area network, project
website and internet facility.

The workstation will be at PMCU Nakuru but
he/she will travel extensively within the Project area, as may be required.
He/she will sign a six (6) year Contract of Employment with the initial six
months on probation. The contract will remain in force but renewable annually
based on satisfactory annual performance. He/she will be answerable to the
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the following duties and
responsibilities:

• Develop management information system on
  financial, procurement and other technical areas.


• Coordinate M&E reporting in all Counties in
  the project area.


• Compiling and distributing the project periodic
  progress reports.


• Organizing and facilitating AWPB workshops,
  Supervision mission, implementation support and Annual review workshops.


• Support the M&E division of the State
  Department for Livestock for effective linkages and information exchange.


• Developing and implementing processes and
  guidelines for lessons learnt and good practices to improve
  implementation.


• Supporting advocacy efforts through providing
  evidence of project impact gathered through the M&E system.


• Forster partnerships for broader knowledge sharing
  and learning


• Any other official duty as may be assigned by the
  Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and the Project Coordinator.

Academic
qualifications and other requirements for the Position:

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology,
  Computer or any other relevant discipline.


• At least five (5) years’ experience in a similar
  position in a Government donor-funded project.



• Proficiency in the use of Geographical Information
  Systems (GIS) will be an added advantage


• Must meet the requirements of chapter six (6) of
  the Constitution of Kenya, 2010

Other Requirements:

• Practical knowledge in Project Cycle Management,
  use of the Log Frame & results-based Management.


• Knowledge in the development of performance
  management plans based on results-based work plan, activity & resource
  schedule as drawn from the objective hierarchy.


• Have extensive experience in participatory
  planning methodologies (including methods, strategies and tools) &
  their applications at the project and Community level.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict
  deadlines and work with minimum supervision;


• Ability to work and interact with people from
  diverse, professional, social and cultural backgrounds;


• Good interpersonal and communication skills,
  excellent planning, organizing and recordkeeping skills;


• Ability to work as a team player, self-motivated
  and creative thinker, good analytical skills and report writing and
  excellent coordination and negotiation skills;


• Fluent in English (written and spoken);

How
To Apply

Interested applicants
who meet the qualification requirements should send their applications along
with copies of their academic and professional certificates, testimonials and
detailed Curriculum Vitae. They must also state their present employer, current
position and names and addresses of two referees and daytime telephone and
email contacts. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be
clearly marked quoting the reference number of the position applied for on the
letter and envelope and addressed to :

The Principal Secretary

State Department for
Livestock,

Kilimo House,
Cathedral Road,

P. O. Box 34188-00100,

Nairobi, Kenya

To reach on or before
9th March 2022 at 17:00 hours local time