Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung (DSW)

Specific Responsibilities:

M&E Planning and Project Information Management

• In collaboration with programme teams, undertake regular program monitoring and evaluation to ascertain project status and provide technical assistane to project staff in monitoring & evaluation.
• Track project’s output and outcome level results on a periodic basis in close coordination with project teams .
• Support the development of the Country Office Annual Operating Plan (AOP), ensuring alignment with DSW Kenya strategy and program goals.
• Collect, check, verify and compile data from the field as stipulated in the M&E plan.
• Support the review and update of project log frames, and flag out inconsistent data reported during project implementation.
• Ensure correct, accurate and timely capture of project data for analysis and report preparation as stipulated in the M&E plan.
• Support preparation for and execution of project studies including baselines, endlines, midterm reviews and other studies.

Design and Implement M&E systems

• Support project design and development of internal reporting schedules and templates, including log frames, M&E plans, and data collection tools.
• Ensure the M&E database (WebMO) is regularly updated and provide feedback to project staff on gaps and areas of improvement.
• In collaboration with the NTC Monitoring, Research and Evaluation, monitor and evaluate the implementation of DSW’s Strategic Plan, Youth Empowerment Strategic Approach (YESA) and youth engagement at country level through regular reporting of the strategic indicators.
• Support routine data quality audits in close collaboration with the Project Coordinators and National Team coordinator Research, Monitoring and Evaluation for efficient programme delivery.

Capacity Development in M&E

• In collaboration with the National Team Coordinator – Research, Monitoring & Evaluation identify capacity gaps, provide technical assistance in monitoring and evaluation and capacity building of staff and partners for organisational performance improvement.
• Work closely with the programme staff to generate and document best practices for shared learning.

Data Management, Reporting and Quality Assurance

• Support the Project team leads through supervision of the team coordinator in project Monitoring and Evaluation documentation and report compilation, including development of periodic program and organization reports.
• Participate in the development of project proposals, annual work-plans and budgets.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor or management

Minimum Requirements and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Social Science, Statistics, Project management or any other relevant field.
• Additional training in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
• At least three (3) years experience in monitoring and evaluation of development programs.
• Knowledge of at least one or a combination statistical computer packages and tools such as SPSS, KOBO Toolbox, ODK etc.
• Good understanding of evaluations of Health programs, particulalry family planning with demonstrable experience monitoring of evaluating health programs.
• Demonstrable ability to develop and implement monitoring and evaluation plans.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
• Must have prior working experience in an NGO setting.
• Ability to work with and understand the youth while maintaining professionalism is key.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and highly organized and able to multitask.