Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 22, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V. is an International NGO dedicated to the vision of a world in which everyone can lead a self-determined life in dignity and justice, free from hunger and poverty, Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V. and its partners work with vulnerable communities to achieve sustainable food and nutrition security. We are looking for qualified Kenyan Nationals to fill vacant positions within the organization as listed below:
Field Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.
1. Department: Programmes
2. Country / Location: Kenya / Siaya Field Office
3. FundsPro cost allocation: (e.g. 000017.2.1.)
4. Job Name: Expert (m/f) Technical and Social Issues
Focus: Project Monitoring and Evaluation
5. Title of job holder: Field Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
6. Salary Group: SG 05
7. Immediate superior (in disciplinary matters): Area Manager (e.g. Country Director /
Head of Project, Head of Finance etc.)
8. Subordinate position(s): To be decided on relevant occasions
9. Representation
Represents: to be decided on relevant occasions
is represented by: to be decided on relevant occasions
10. Contract period: One year with possibility for extension .

Objectives, duties, areas of responsibility
1. Objectives of the position
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will report to and work under the administrative
supervision of the Area Manager. Technical guidance will be provided by the Head of Project (HOP)
and the MEAL Coordinator. The M&E Officer will ensure an appropriate monitoring and evaluation
(M&E) system is in place for the soil protection and rehabilitation in Western Kenya counties on Siaya,
Bungoma and Kakamega and is functioning satisfactorily. Periodically review and revise the system
so that it is adapted appropriately to changing operating contexts. The M&E officer will also ensure
relevant and timely M&E information is provided in user-friendly formats to key stakeholders,
including beneficiary communities, WHH senior management and GIZ as the donor besides providing
training and mentoring for field staffs.

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2. Duties and area of responsibility
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for the design, coordination and
implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of the Project.
He/she will develop a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative
evidence gathered by the Project. He/she will also provide technical assistance to the implementing
agencies, particularly in relation to monitoring, reporting and governance issues.
2.1. Duties with own area of responsibility
2.1.1 Setting up the system:
• Assist in the revision of the project log frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance
indicators and their measurement.
• Assist in the development and/or finalization of the project Work Plan and keep it updated in
accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant.
• Develop the overall framework, for project M&E, for example mid-term project review, impact
assessment, final evaluation, develop project Performance Monitoring Plan with relevant data
collection systems.
• Review the quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it,
and the degree to which it will provide good baseline statistics for impact evaluation.
• Develop baseline data for each project component and for all project indicators.
• With collaborating partners, review their existing approaches and management information
systems and agree on any required changes, support, and resources.
• Develop a plan for project-related capacity-building on M&E and for any computer-based
support that may be required.
• Organize and undertake training with collaborating partners on M&E as required.
2.1.2 Implementation of M&E and coordination:
• Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators.
• Check data quality with partners.
• Maintain and administer the M&E database; analyze and aggregate findings.
• Support project progress reporting, project mid-term review and final evaluation.
• Identify areas where technical support to project partners is required. Organize refresher
training on M&E for partners as required.
• Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.
Provide advice to the supervisor on improving project performance using M&E findings.
2.1.3 Communication:
• Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required.
• Provide the Project Manager with management information she/he may require.

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• Check that monitoring data are discussed in appropriate forum and in a timely fashion in terms
of implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussions to fill any gap.
2.2 Duties without own area of responsibility
• Fulfillment of any other tasks which are assigned by the management and correspond in general
with the character of this position
II. Job requirements
1. Knowledge/ Qualifications
1.1 Professional/ formal qualification
Qualifications requirements:
Education: First level university degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international
development, economics, or related field. Advanced certificate/diploma in M&E, statistics or
economics preferred. Advanced skills in ICT a must and post graduate qualifications will be an added
advantage.
1.2 Job-related professional experience
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in an M&E position responsible for
implementing M&E activities of international development projects.
• Experience in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project
initiation to closeout stages.
• Experience in designing and managing beneficiary monitoring and database systems.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection,
target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and performance
monitoring plans.

• Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed-
method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.

• Experience in planning and managing surveys.
• Experience in developing and refining data collection tools.
• Experience with data quality assessments and oversight.
• Experience in managing and providing training to partners and target beneficiaries.
• Ability to facilitate and serve as project liaison for externally managed evaluations.
1.3 Foreign language skills
Excellent written and spoken command of English And Swahili. Knowledge of Western Kenya local
languages preferred.
1.4. Miscellaneous
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Ability to cope in a tropical climate and frequently travel to remote settings
1.5 Capacity for teamwork
Ability to work in a team
4. Responsibility
Activity based on specifications with scope of action and decision-making for an assignment,
independent use of familiar methods and instruments necessary

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Interested qualified applicants are encouraged to submit (U motivation letter indicating the position applied for as the subject, expected salary and availability (2) Detailed CV including referees.2ofwhich MUST be from previous employment Submit applications to co.ken.recruitment@welthungerhilfe.de  cc josephine.thome@welthungerhilfe.de  not later than 7 April, 2021 addressed to:
The HR Manager,
Deutsche Welthungerhilfe e.V.,
P.O.Box 38829-00623 Nairobi.
The incumbent (Programme Coordinator) will apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Welthungerhilfe is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices neither does it charge any fee for recruitment.

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