M & E Officer -Project design and development (Communication)

Main Purpose of the Job:

Support the Programs in all data collection, analysis, and learning activities to ensure accountability and efficiency.

Key relationships to the role:

Internal: Program Managers, Programme coordinator, NAWIRI head of office and other technical units within NAWIRI, Finance unit staff and Head of Programs.

External: Existing and new partners, CSOs, funding partners, government institutions communities visitors and other actors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in Development and implementation of result-based monitoring, evaluation and reporting system **
• Assist in the revision of the project log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance indicators and their measurement
• Identify and design performance questions, key indicators and targets for the project component
• Assist in the development and /or review of project Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant.
• Assist in development and review of project monitoring tools, database, plans and project indictor tracking tables
• Support project teams to review and reflect on project implementation processes to enhance learning and replication of best practices
• Identification of research and M&E priorities and including these in project annual plans
• Assist the Project teams to organize, facilitate different research / evaluation (performance evaluation, baseline, mid-term evaluation, final evaluation, etc. using both qualitative and quantitative methods;
• Assist in identification and documentation of success stories, achievements, lessons learnt and document recommendations to be integrated into broader knowledge management efforts.
• Support the staff in mobile data collection; using Kobo Collect, CommCare and any other digital apps recommended by the donor to collect and analyse data.
• Assist in management and development of effective and sustainable feedback mechanisms to Caritas Marsabit from program beneficiaries/stakeholders.
• Provide documentation and dissemination of key findings stemming from monitoring, assessment, and other learning activities. Track and ensure organized, comprehensive electronic filing of documented findings/analyses.
• When appropriate/applicable, facilitate and participate in information sharing opportunities among Caritas Marsabit stakeholders.
• Ensure quality of program implementation, monitoring and data reported by field officers through capacity building, supportive supervision, routine checking and regular validation of data.
• Undertake regular monitoring and technical support visits to projects to assess progress against approved plans, provide feedback and recommendations for timely improvement.
• Ensure utilization of appropriate reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of data.
• Assist in designing and regularly updates program MEAL guidelines and tools and ensures that project staff have access and utilization of project tools.
• Assist to ensure the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and guidelines for data management and data quality assurance in line with Caritas and donor policies.
• Assist to compile monthly, quarterly and annual data reports and develop ad-hoc reports project highlighting project/program outputs, case studies, stories highlighting areas for project improvement.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, monitoring and evaluation, social sciences, and/or other relevant fields.

Relevant working experience / skills and competencies:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a thorough experience of MEAL and project management cycle
• Demonstrated track record in project proposal writing and impact reporting
• Proven experience in designing tools and strategies for data collection, analysis and report writing
• Outstanding skills in writing periodical project publications and development of case stories
• Experience in designing or managing information management systems such as PowerBI and dashboards
• Solid analytical skills and systemic thinking
• Ability to use statistical software (ENA, SPSS and STATA and R)
• Relevant experience in facilitating theory of change and sustainability indicators.