Positive Life Kenya (PLK) is a non-profit organization in Kenya with a mission to break the cycle of poverty by promoting active participation of communities through education and advocacy to build a healthy environment for children to thrive and create lasting change.
PLK seeks to recruit a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to support the implementation of the M&E activities in the organization.
Duties/Responsibilities
The M&E Officer will play a critical role in ensuring that the data collected is accurate, complete, and timely and that it is used to inform programmatic decisions and improve performance:
- Assisting in the development of project M&E plans, including identifying project indicators, setting targets, and establishing data collection and analysis methods;
- Lead design of data collection tools and collecting data from various sources, including project staff, partners, and beneficiaries, to track the progress of the project;
- Entering data into databases and maintaining the accuracy and completeness of project data;
- Assist in analyzing project data to identify trends, patterns, and insights, and presenting findings to the M&E team and project stakeholders;
- Assist in preparing and submitting reports on project progress, impact, and outcomes, and sharing these reports with project stakeholders;
- Assist in drafting indicator definitions to ensure that project M&E activities are conducted in accordance with established standards and procedures;
- Providing support to project teams in the implementation of M&E activities, including facilitating data collection and supporting data analysis;
- Collaborating with other staff members, partner organizations, and other stakeholders to ensure that project M&E activities are aligned with project goals and objectives;
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of project M&E processes and procedures to ensure that they are efficient, effective, and responsive to project needs; and
- Perform any other tasks required to advance the projects’ goals and the M&E department.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, ICT, Demography, Development Studies, Project Management, or a related field.
- At least two years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, with experience in formulation of M&E frameworks, tracking project milestones, data collection, and analysis.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis software such as Stata or SPSS.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our email address info@positivelifekenya.org by C. O. B. Sept 26th, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; shortlisted candidates will be required to have a Police Clearance Certificate.
Cover letters should be addressed to:
The Executive Director
Positive Life Kenya (PLK)
Karesh Building, Opp Weigh Bridge Mombasa Road, Mlolongo
P. O Box 51128-00100 GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.positivelifekenya.org
PLK is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of vulnerable persons.