Job Description
MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER (UNES/HLIT/MEO/02/2024)
One Position
Location: Nairobi
Contract Terms: 7 Months
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist the incumbent shall be tasked with the
following responsibilities:
i. Track and monitor implementation of ALL project activities consistent with the
Approved Work Plan
ii. Ensure timely and efficient collection of evidence on different project
results/achievements.
iii. Adapt and improve HealthIT monitoring and evaluation databases and systems.
iv. Provide input into the analysis of project data and subsequent programming.
v. Implement and maintain institutional monitoring and evaluation systems to assist in
short term and long-term planning.
vi. Document best practice systems.
vii. Support planning and implementation of internal evaluations, baselines and situation
analysis.
viii. Lead the project team in writing the M&E quarterly reports.
ix. Support the designing, development and use of data capture tools, templates, and user
guides to meet project requirements.
x. Support the development of necessary documentation and provide support to all
project staff to understand project reporting requirements and indicator definitions
xi. Provide assistance to Technical teams in development of digital solutions as
appropriate
xii. Ensure compliance with MOH and USAID reporting requirements
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
i. Bachelor's degree in statistics, development studies, project management, or any other
field related to impact analysis; Masters in Monitoring and Evaluation will be an added
advantage.
ii. At least 2 years of relevant working experience as an M&E officer for projects funded
by USAID
iii. Experience with the Ministry of Health and partners
iv. In-depth knowledge and experience in USAID reporting requirements.
v. Experience in developing theories of change, M&E systems or plans; conducting data
quality assessments, data validation and data audits, highly preferred.
vi. Demonstrated research experience and skills with understanding of qualitative and
quantitative research design, complemented by experience in research information
product development, exceptional verbal and written communication skills for
impressive presentations and effective report writing for various partners.
vii. Proven expertise in data collection methodologies, in-depth knowledge of sampling
and use of interviews, focus groups and interactive tools to generate qualitative
information and analysis with ability to communicate results clearly using graphs,
charts, and other visuals.
viii. Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, statistical analysis, and
data analysis software
ix. Extensive knowledge in MEL, collaboration, learning and adapting concepts for
projects required, with a strong understanding of and/or prior experience working in
projects with a focus on health information systems is highly desirable.
x. Strong teamwork and effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills with ability to work
across various teams, willingness to listen, respect for diversity, demonstrated ability to
build consensus and navigate complex operating environments