Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant Job in Nairobi Kenya

AMREF is the largest international health developmentnon-governmental organization based in Africa.

Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments,AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basicright to health.

Headquartered in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, SouthernSudan, Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa.

Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately$70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. 

For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

We are seeking to fill the position of Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)Assistant.

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant

Directorate: Programme Management Unit

Unit: Monitoring & Evaluation

Physical Location: AMREF Headquarters

Main Purpose of Job

To provide support to the M&E unit by ensuring effective coordination,planning, reporting and communication at the corporate, Regional, countryand/or programme and project levels.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to: Corporate M&E Leader

Key Responsibilities & Main Tasks

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Assisting in preparation of M&E tools, reports and other documentation
• Reviewing M&E documents and providing summaries for discussion

Data Management

• Assisting in data entry, collection, management and analysis on project and programme results
• Tabulating data and engaging in additional analysis

Reporting 

• Report writing on routine M&E activities

Logistical Support 

• Providing support in executing M&E functions
• Providing support during workshops, trainings and seminars
• Participating in trainings, seminars and workshops as necessary

Required Qualifications 

Education and knowledge 

• Bachelors degree in Public Health, Evaluation, International Development, Social Sciences, Statistics or other related field;
• Basic M&E concepts and tools
• Database management
• Statistical software

Experience

• At least 3 years experience working
• Practice with log-frame development
• Project and programme monitoring and evaluation
• Participatory development of indicators

Skills

• Attention to detail and facility with numeric data
• Ability to work in multi-cultural teams
• Excellent communications skills
• Analytical skills

Visit the AMREF vacancies website here to view the job specifications and applicationprocess. 

If you feel that you meet the criteria, complete the online application formattaching your CV. 

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

We encourage those interested to send their applications by Thursday, 29September 2011.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environmentpolicy.

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