ICS Research, Monitoring and Learning Officer Jobs in Kenya

ICS Research, Monitoring and Learning Officer Jobs in Kenya

Purpose of function

The Research, Monitoring and Learning Officer will work in coordination with Project Coordinator and will be responsible for implementing and managing the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities according to ICS SP Monitoring and Evaluation protocols including the coordination of externally conducted impact evaluations in order to deliver a high-quality, results-oriented project for an upcoming project aimed at establishing the cost and cost effectiveness of a parenting intervention that aims at improving caregiver wellbeing and optimal development outcomes for children aged 0-3 years

Key Areas of Responsibility

Design, implement, and operate project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages

Undertake performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, and developing M&E and/or performance monitoring plans and data collection tools

Support research design and methodology for project-related research

Serve as project liaison for externally-managed evaluations

Translate information from research and M and E activities to support communication and dissemination of research findings and lessons learned

Monitor the results of the program’s activities; design and implement systematic program learning tools and activities designed to build staff capacity in M and E

Improve program performance and utilization of learnings for future programs and resource mobilization

Ensure that development results are demonstrated and communicated in ways that assure that ICS SP value is recognized within the development sector and by the public.

Contribute extensively to quarterly and annual reports

Ensure

compliance with donor and ICS SP regulations related to child development programming.

Qualifications and skills

Bachelor’s degree with an advanced certificate in M&E, statistics, research or economics

Excellent knowledge of holistic child development, home and school factors influencing child outcomes

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a M&E position responsible for implementing research, monitoring and learning activities of social and child development projects

Top tier research skills, including research design, instrument development, and data collection procedures and data analysis required

Knowledge of statistics and psychometrics preferred and familiarity with statistical applications such as SPSS, SAS or STATA

Excellent writing skills required: 1) technical writing for project reports and publications, including writing about data from large and small data sets, and writing about child development; 2) persuasive writing for proposals and grants.

How to Apply

If you are a professional with a passion to make a difference in children and young people’s lives, send your application letter and resume to icsro@icsafrica.org .

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