SOS Children's Village Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Jobs in Kenya

SOS Children's Village Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Jobs in Kenya



Position summary:

Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will provide technical support to SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya Locations as
they implement the organization Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework.

S/He will support the locations in the development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans and their implementation, puts in place programme quality management measures.

The incumbent plays a key role in capacity building of key staff; including trainings on Results Based Management Approach to monitoring and evaluation.

Key Performance Areas and Main Responsibilities

To Support in Tracking Program Quality in Line With Sos Children’s Villages Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
  • Provide support to Program Directors, National program managers with input to develop M&E elements of Concept Notes and Results Frameworks.
  • Support M&E Assistance to adhere to provision of monitoring plans, and report against RBM Planning templates
  • In Liaison with the national office M&E Coordinator, improve the M&E system by seeking stakeholder inputs through consultations with practitioners in other organizations.
  • Identified opportunities for operations research and undertake such studies during program reviews at the location
  • Support the national M&E Coordinator in M&E capacity development of the location teams for efficient program delivery
  • On regular basis, monitor program implementation progress against the baseline survey.
  • Keep abreast of the latest developments in M&E and network with other organizations for best practices and technical assistance.
  • Ensure quality assurance of all project reports (ensuring donor reports precisely respond to the reporting indicators and requirements)

    Ensure Quality Assurance of All Project Reports (Ensuring Donor Reports Precisely Respond to the Reporting Indicators and Requirements)

  • Support M&E Assistants to conduct Routine Data Quality Assessment (RDQA) in compliance to internal, requirements and implement the recommendations
  • Make monthly performance presentation of standard indicators per location to support assurance of quality
  • Follow up with locations to ensure that data is regularly updated as per the data updating timelines
  • Consolidate and maintain the MA lessons learned log
  • Support location through troubleshooting of Program Database challenges as reported by location staff.
  • Support the National M&E Coordinator to M&E activities included in the M&E Annual Work Plan with particular focus on results and impacts
  • At all times ensures that personal data of donors, sponsors, SOS CV beneficiaries and their families as well as SOS co-workers is handled confidentially and in accordance with prevailing SOS-Kinderdorf International data protection laws as well as the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019

    Ensure
    at All Times Compliance to Key Sos Children’s Villages Policies and Guidelines.


  • At all times, avoid actions or behaviour that could be construed as poor or potentially abusive practice. Whatever decisions and actions taken should be with the best interest of the child
    in mind.
  • At all times ensure that personal data of donors, sponsors, SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya beneficiaries and their families as well as SOS co-workers is handled confidentially and in accordance with prevailing National and SOS-Kinderdorf International data protection laws.
  • Provide support to SOS CV Kenya’s advocacy agenda in all programmes, initiatives and activities.

    Performs Other Tasks as Assigned by the Immediate Supervisor

    Required Qualifications / Abilities

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Project planning & management / Development Studies or related disciplines.

  • Prior experience with performance monitoring and evaluation for development programs, including developing performance indicators, data collection and analysis.

  • At least 4 years’ progressive experience in the development and implementation of Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation policies & processes in a multi sector programme environment.

  • Previous experience in child focused organizations is an added advantage.

  • Skills and experience with numerical methods, database management and MS Excel.

  • Strong analytical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player

  • Strong report writing skills.

    Child Protection Policy

  • At all times, avoid actions or behaviour that could be construed as poor or potentially abusive practice. Whatever decisions and actions taken should be with the best interest of the child in mind.

    Data Protection Policy

  • At all times ensure that personal data of donors, sponsors, SOS Children’s Villages Kenya beneficiaries and their families as well as co-workers is handled confidentially and in accordance with prevailing SOS-Kinderdorf International data protection laws.

    How to Apply

    If you believe your experience, competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications described; send your application & updated CV (with details of at least 3 traceable referees one of which must be immediate former employer) to recruitment@soskenya.org addressed to the Human Resources Manager

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