Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems), Kenya
Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems), Kenya
Location: null
Health, Education, and Social Programs Group
International Health Division
Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description:
The International Health and Development Division of ICF International seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor to join our team. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. In this role you will support strengthening of vital events registration in Kenya working through appropriate Government of Kenya (GOK) institutions and stakeholders to strengthen stakeholder coordination, integration of approaches and coverage, quality and use of vital statistics data.

Key Responsibilities:
* Work with GOK and USAID counterparts to determine priority areas to be addressed in strengthening the national vital events registration system
* Support GOK in implementing key activities to strengthen the vital events registration system by supporting technical working groups, advising counterparts and participating in the implementation of key activities
* Coordinate the linking and integration of vital events data with existing in-country information systems in order to improve the accessibility and use of information
* In collaboration with appropriate stakeholders, implement a pilot project to test the feasibility of mobile solutions for improving the availability of quality vital events data
* Supervise team members, create workplans, document achievements and submit quarterly reports
Basic Qualifications:
* Master's Degree and at least 5 years of experience in demography, public health, epidemiology, public policy, health information or community health
* Background in advising, implementing, managing, and assessing information systems
* Background in civil registration and vital events monitoring
* Experience working with national level stakeholders in strengthening systems including knowledge and experience with routine data collection, quality control, utilization and capacity building
* Experience working with community health workers and community-level health services
* Experience working with relevant ministries within the Kenyan Government and local partners
Professional Skills:

* Excellent English oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and coordinations skills
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems), Kenya
Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor (Civil Registration and Vital Statistics Systems), Kenya
Location: null
Health, Education, and Social Programs Group
International Health Division
Nairobi, Kenya

Job Description:
The International Health and Development Division of ICF International seeks a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor to join our team. The position is based in Nairobi, Kenya. In this role you will support strengthening of vital events registration in Kenya working through appropriate Government of Kenya (GOK) institutions and stakeholders to strengthen stakeholder coordination, integration of approaches and coverage, quality and use of vital statistics data.

Key Responsibilities:
* Work with GOK and USAID counterparts to determine priority areas to be addressed in strengthening the national vital events registration system
* Support GOK in implementing key activities to strengthen the vital events registration system by supporting technical working groups, advising counterparts and participating in the implementation of key activities
* Coordinate the linking and integration of vital events data with existing in-country information systems in order to improve the accessibility and use of information
* In collaboration with appropriate stakeholders, implement a pilot project to test the feasibility of mobile solutions for improving the availability of quality vital events data
* Supervise team members, create workplans, document achievements and submit quarterly reports
Basic Qualifications:
* Master's Degree and at least 5 years of experience in demography, public health, epidemiology, public policy, health information or community health
* Background in advising, implementing, managing, and assessing information systems
* Background in civil registration and vital events monitoring
* Experience working with national level stakeholders in strengthening systems including knowledge and experience with routine data collection, quality control, utilization and capacity building
* Experience working with community health workers and community-level health services
* Experience working with relevant ministries within the Kenyan Government and local partners
Professional Skills:

* Excellent English oral and written communication skills
* Ability to work in a team environment with people of diverse backgrounds.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and coordinations skills
ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

Get Started Applying for this Job by entering your email address below.

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Position: Senior Project Officer – Vital Voices

Responsible to: Project Coordinator – Nairobi

Location: Nairobi

Closing Date: 17th November, 2011

The Organization

Handicap International is an INGO specialising in the field of disability and development.

A strong emphasis is placed on empowering people with disabilities through their integration into mainstream development activities and the provision of appropriate health and rehabilitation services to ensure equal opportunities for all.

The Project

The project entitled Raising the Voice and Participation of Kenyans with Disability in Development and Reform Processes is being implemented in the eight provinces in Kenya in conjunction with DPOs as implementing and associate partners.

The project seeks to engage and strengthen Disabled Persons Organizations at national and grassroots levels, enhance their coordination and networking towards a united voice, thus addressing the need of persons with disability to contribute to the design of policies at a national level to set a framework for an inclusive society.

The Position

The Senior Project Officer (SPO) – Vital Voices is under the supervision of the Project Coordinator - Nairobi and, regarding his/her competence and position, is expected to act as the main liaison with project partners, facilitate the collaboration with DPOs and local authorities and promote disability agenda in collaboration with DPOs at local authorities level and nationally.

The SPO is responsible for planning and implementation of Vital Voices project activities towards empowerment of people with disabilities and their organizations (DPOs -Disabled Persons Organizations) geared towards an effective contribution of key governance reforms and development programs in Kenya

The SPO – Vital Voices is responsible for design, planning and implementation of Vital Voices project activities towards empowerment of people with disabilities and their organisations (DPOs-Disabled Persons Organizations) geared towards an effective contribution of key governance reforms and development programs in Kenya.

He/she will be responsible for :-

Providing support and acting as the main liaison with the project’s partnersPromoting disability agenda in collaboration with DPOs at local authorities level and nationallyMonitoring and tracking progress of civic engagement of people with disability at local authoritiesKnowledge managementQualifications

Education

Mandatory: Bachelors degree in the Social Sciences or Education or Community development

Desired: Project Management

Work experience

Mandatory:

Minimum of 3 years working experience in a humanitarian/development project or set upExperience in promoting inclusion and accessibility for persons with disabilityExperience working with persons with disability and community initiativesExperience of partnership with local organizationsExperience working in Human Rights or governance projectsGood report writing ,presentation, strong communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to transfer knowledge through informal and formal trainingsAbility to work in a teamExperience working with an NGO is an added advantageIf you feel you are the right candidate for this position, kindly send your application along with an up-to-date CV(including 3 referees with their current contacts) by email to :-
recruit08@handicap-international.or.ke.

The email subject line should be marked: “Application for SPO Vital Voices position”

Please do not send your academic and other testimonials they will be requested at a later stage.

Only short listed candidates with the above qualifications and skills will be contacted.

Any kind of lobbying on behalf of applicants or canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification.

Important Notice I:t has come to our attention that there are some fraudulent advertisements circulating on behalf of Handicap International. Be fully aware that Handicap International Does Not request for any fees from applicants during the application and/or induction process. Any occurrence of this kind is to be reported without delay to hrmanager@handicap-international.or.ke for further action.

Handicap International is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply

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