M&E Officer – Data Management

Main Purpose of the Job

Support the Programs in all project design, implementation, documentation / archiving and monitoring to ensure quality and efficiency in programming.

Key relationships to the role:

Internal: Program Managers, NAWIRI Project 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:

• Support in digital data collection application building both for surveys and case management.
• Collect, compile and analyze data and reports and create consolidated progress reports.
• Support establishment of data collection systems within programs when requested and review existing data collection tools on a regular basis.
• Maintain an updated and robust projects data base.
• Develop tools, dashboards or other platforms to capture, analyze, present and disseminate projects information and evidences of impacts to internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate capacity building of staff on technical data management issues through trainings, on Job Training and technical backstopping.
• Review monitoring reports and assess interim impacts and causes of potential bottlenecks in implementation.
• Develop baseline data for each project component and for all project indicators.
• With collaborating partners, review their existing approaches and management information systems and agree on any required changes, support and resources.
• Support the staff in mobile data collection; using Kobo Collect, CommCare and any other digital apps recommended by the donor.
• Assist in management and development of effective and sustainable feedback mechanisms to Caritas Marsabit from program beneficiaries/stakeholders.
• Ensure relevant, timely, and quality support to the program staff on assessments and evaluations; i.e. support in developing the survey tools, data analysis, visualization and report writing.
• Prepare accurate and timely reporting and learning, contributing to knowledge that informs decision making for Caritas Marsabit and other stakeholders.
• Support 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 utilization of appropriate reporting templates that facilitate the acquisition and aggregation of data.
• Project monitoring to ensure that implementation of activities is being done in accordance with donor agreement and timelines.
• Support project evaluation and learning i.e. surveys, baselines, evaluations, joint projects monitoring and reviews / lessons learning workshops/events.

Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied statistics

Relevant working experience / skills and competencies:

• At least three (3) years exposure and experience in working with development fields such as health and nutrition programming.
• Prior exposure and experience implementing formative research methodologies.
• Proven monitoring and evaluation skills in randomized controlled trials
• Proficient in the use of statistical software (STATA,SPSS or R),Tableau and Excel
• Computer literacy i.e. proficient in MS Office, with strong skills in MS Excel, MS Access, MS word, Power point.
• Excellent knowledge of statistics, survey and assessment methodologies and experience in combined qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Excellent research, writing, communication and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to deliver under tight timelines.