Sr. Capacity Building Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor Kenya

Sr. Capacity Building Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor
Kenya
Full-Time Regular Employee
Posted: September 2011
Summary of Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Africa Regional Director, the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will serve in the Public Health Research Group at Danya International Kenya Limited. This individual will provide senior monitoring and evaluation (M&E) technical assistance to the Government of Kenya, US Government Agencies and local implementing partners. This position will provide leadership in reviewing national M&E framework documents, M&E tools and providing recommendations for national improvement in collection of M&E data. This position will specifically focus on monitoring and evaluation of capacity building activities for local civil society organizations focusing on health.

Project management activities: The Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor will oversee the day-to-day operations of various assigned projects, including writing, research and product development, coordination of a diverse team, and other activities focusing specifically on evaluation.

Education/Experience

Master’s degree and 8+ years’ of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. PhD preferred.
Senior level experience in program evaluation and development and design of M&E indicators, frameworks and tools for capacity building activities.
Unique Requirements

Ability to travel nationally and Internationally at least 20% time
Fluent in English
Fluency in Swahili a plus
Competencies – Behavioral

Flexibility: Is open to change and new information, adapts behavior and work methods in response to new information, and adjusts rapidly to new situations warranting attention and resolution.
Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems, distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions, and provides solutions to individual and organizational problems. Develops reasonable options for solutions when required for decision making.
Strong Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information, and organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work in cooperation with others and communicates effectively with coworkers, supervisors, subordinates, clients, and other outside contacts.
Initiative: Seeks out new assignments and undertakes additional duties on his or her own when appropriate.
Professionalism: Stays focused on the situation, issue, or behavior related to work and resolves work-related problems in a constructive and collegial manner.
Reliability: Can be relied on to be available when needed, completes assigned tasks, and conducts necessary follow-up independently.
Compliance with Policy, Law, and Regulation: Complies with safety regulations, rules of conduct, other applicable laws and regulations, and company policies.
Demonstrated appropriate interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, which have resulted in effective team membership.
Demonstrated appropriate interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, which have resulted in effective team membership.
Ability to handle multiple projects involving numerous partners simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to work with internal and/or external clients and provide required services.
Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present materials in meetings, at conferences and to write project documents and proposals with minimal revisions from the supervisor.
Ability to problem-solve, including being able to prevent or identify problems and make recommendations for resolving.
Ability to manage and prioritize the tasks associated with a project or projects.
Ability to work well as part of a team and to supervise the work on individuals contributing to a project.
Competencies – Technical

Technical Ability: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to job requirements. Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one’s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job.
Information Technology: Demonstrates proven skills in the effective use of information technology, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, PowerPoint, etc.
Oral Communication: Expresses facts and ideas orally in a clear, convincing, and organized manner.
Written Communication: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Experience working with NASCOP, NACC and HIS is preferable. Experience with SPSS; good working knowledge of SAS and Nud*ist also plus.
Excellent skills in the effective use of information technology, including (word-processing, spreadsheet, database, power point etc.). Use only applicable IT applications.
Knowledge of research concepts and principles, and the ability to apply them during the implementation of project tasks; ability to design large evaluation and health communication studies and product development plans.
Competencies – Corporate

Integrity: Demonstrates a professional approach embedded with a high level of integrity, trustworthiness, and honesty in all relationships with staff, customers, contractors, consultants, and the general public.
Quality: Implements and maintains quality control systems to meet company standards by developing policies and implementing procedures that ensure a high level of quality in all aspects of corporate activity and projects.
Creativity: Demonstrates an ability to develop creative, original, innovative, or inventive solutions in support of Danya processes, services, interactions, or products. Maintains high-level creativity and innovation in the full spectrum of project development, implementation, and operation.

Customer Service: Ensures customer’s needs are understood and that products and/or services demonstrate an understanding of customer’s needs and requirements. Continually strives to reduce variations in the existing process that cause failures to meet customer’s needs and requirements. Constantly looks for ways to provide new innovative products/services and processes to meet customer’s needs and requirements.

If you would like to apply for any of the current Nairobi openings listed or submit your resume for future consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to: globalrecruitment@danya.com.