Position Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Reports
to: Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
Supervises: None
Job
Grade: TBA
Location:
Loitokitok town, Kajiado County
Position
Summary
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will
be responsible for implementing WWF-Kenya Strategic Plan’s Monitoring,
Evaluation & Learning (MEL) framework with particular focus on supporting
Southern of Kenya Landscape (SOK) level MEL. The incumbent will take lead in
the development and implementation of performance monitoring and evaluation
systems for the Southern of Kenya Landscape. S/he will develop, implement and
coordinate MEL activities and events within Landscape; support in monitoring
implementation of the institutional strategy at the landscape level; and
promote MEL knowledge transfer internally and externally.
Duties
and Responsibilities:
- Develop
and maintain monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) plan and system at
the landscape level
- Coordinate
and facilitate data management and MEL reporting at the landscape level
- Capacity
building and provision of technical support to project staff and partners
within the landscape on MEL
- Ensure
quality routine data collection, collation, verification, analysis and
reporting
- Coordinate
baseline assessments and performance evaluation of projects
- Support
development of MEL frameworks, MEL plans, work plans, standard operating
procedures and systems for MEL
- Identify
and clarify monitoring and evaluation requirements, including those
related to specific project indicators, and update these throughout the life
of projects
- Ensures
compliance of all landscape
projects initiatives with
established MEL protocols, WWF Network standards, policy
frameworks and best practices;
- Maintain
and update the overall landscape indicator tracker for facilitating
organizational strategic plan reporting;
- Contribute
to the preparation of project reporting, according to donor requirements.
- Provide
relevant evidence for learning from projects and at landscape level
- Ensure
MEL results are used to consistently improve projects results and
performance
- Assist
in developing effective MEL guidelines and reporting systems;
- Support
rollout and implementation of WWF Kenya’s information and knowledge
management system
- Perform
other tasks as assigned.
Experience,
Qualifications and Knowledge
- University
degree in Natural Resources/Environmental Management/ Monitoring, or
Evaluation or relevant discipline plus experience in M&E
- Five
years of experience in a lead or supporting role on programme/project
implementation, MEL methods and approaches within the INGO/NGO or similar
sectors
- Considerable
knowledge of computerized information system
- Knowledge
in M& E System Design and Implementation at the project cycle
- Experience
in use of learning frameworks, use of Stories of Change, participatory
video / video testimonies, use of digital apps for MEL, social learning
etc.
Functional Relationships
Internal: This
post will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, works closely
with Amboseli Chyulu sub-landscape programme coordinator, WWF Kenya planning
and performance team and other staff.
External: The post will work
closely with Civil Society Organizations, Government Ministries, Regulatory
Bodies and Other Conservation Agencies.
This job description covers the main
tasks and responsibilities and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are
anticipated to be undertaken proactively. Other tasks may be assigned as
necessary according to organizational needs.
Kindly note that only shortlisted persons
will be contacted.
WWF-Kenya
is an equal opportunity employer and committed to having a diverse workforce.
How to Apply
Please Click Here to apply for the role.
Applications will close on 10th February 2023. Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Kindly note that only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
