CRS Program Manager Job in Nairobi Kenya

CRS has been working in Kenya since the early 1960’s at the invitation of the Kenya Episcopal Conference and is currently implementing programs in a number of differing sectoral areas; Agriculture, HIV&AIDS, Peacebuilding, Refugee Assistance, Emergencies to name a few.

In most instances CRS works through a number of partnerships, both faith based and secular.

The program is geographically diverse covering Nairobi, Rift Valley, Nyanza, North Eastern.

In order to ensure quality programming and efficient use of resources CRS is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to fill in the following position;

Position: Program Manager - Monitoring, Evaluation and Accountability

Ref.2011/40

Location: Nairobi

Job Summary: The Manager ensures the overall coordination of monitoring, evaluation and beneficiary accountability functions for the entire program. S/he ensures systems are in place to monitor progress toward achieving project results and objectives.

S/he supports CRS and partner staff to ensure M&E and accountability by providing technical assistance and capacity building.

The Manager will support various aspects of the overall program and provide technical support to the M&E team in Dadaab.

Summary of Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Provide overall management, supervision, and administration of M&E activities.
• Together with CRS and partner program staff and communities, design, develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation system.
• Establish qualitative and quantitative data-gathering mechanisms, consolidating data against the wider project goal, integrating ICT as opportunities arise.
• In close co-ordination with Regional Technical Advisor, M&E ICT oversee the launch of a centralized EARO web based data tool of Kenya Country Program, housing raw data, reports, dashboards and maps and ensure accuracy.
• Recommend any possible changes based on the lessons learned and suggest improvement measures.
• Build CRS and partner staff capacity to increase beneficiary accountability in programs by providing guidance, training and/or resources
• Design, pilot and formalize a feedback mechanism that takes into account both beneficiary and staff perspectives.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Master’s degree preferred in sociology, statistics, or any other M&E related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Degree in relevant field such as social studies or community development acceptable with significant M&E work experience.
• At least five years of proven technical expertise in the design, monitoring and evaluation of multisectoral programs.
• Strong networking and analytical skills, particularly in issues related to monitoring and evaluation.
• Expertise in community mobilization, including PRA and other participatory techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of humanitarian quality and accountability standards.
• Experience in staff management, capacity building, including training, mentoring, and coaching.
• Demonstrable written and oral communication skills, including writing donor reports.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Programs and quantitative data analysis softwares.
• Proven integrity, objectivity and professional competence; demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity and gender issues.
• Experience with ICT, such as GIS, GPS, and mobile data collection desired.

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by October 19, 2011.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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