Vacancy Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Assistant -FCA

Finn Church Aid – Action for Human Dignity Finn Church Aid (FCA) is the largest Finnish development cooperation organization and the second largest provider of humanitarian assistance. We operate in 15 countries, where the needs are most dire. We work with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or political convictions.

Finn Church Aid Kenya is looking for a

MEAL Assistant – 1 Position

Duty Station: Marsabit

Reports to: M & E Officer

Primary Purpose

S/he will support project staff in implementing the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) procedures and practices; including activity monitoring, accountability initiatives, support assessments and M&E tools. The position holder will foster the documentation of learning processes.

MAIN TASKS:

• Work closely with project officers to assist with collecting, collating, presenting and otherwise managing information for M&E related reports
• Conduct and support regular surveys for monitoring and evaluation activities
• Assist in the preparation of project evaluation reports and draft the regular projects’ M&E report
• Assist in the establishment and day to day management of a database and monitoring system
• Assist with documentation of the projects, including project inputs and outputs (e.g. assessments, compiling beneficiary lists, recording construction progress, education activity attendance, etc.)
• Assist in data analysis for compilation of quarterly, annual and ad hoc program data and reports
• Maintain and update the area M&E database, ensuring correct and swift data entry and processing
• Assist in making data entry forms and reports as required.
• Support collection and maintenance of geographic baseline and thematic data
• Research and retrieve data from internal and external sources; and prepare the required of statistical charts, tables and reports.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences, Statistics or other related field.
• Qualification in Community Development or Project Management
• Proven experience in implementing effective M&E tools and systems.
• At least 2 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant professional experience in a humanitarian context, with at least 2 years management experience in preferably Protection, Education and Sustainable Livelihoods programs in INGO context.
• Possess working knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, laws and standards – Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS), Sphere Minimum Standards, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Rights Based Approach (RBA) and Gender Age Marker.
• Experience in dealing with sensitive socio-political situations and working and living under pressure in unstable security environments and with long and irregular working hours.
• Experience with Online Data Collection tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) and related accountability investigations.

Personal Attributes

• Strong representation and negotiation skills in working with UN organizations, partner agencies, Government departments and community groups.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills and extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suit applications.
• Excellent team player with demonstrated ability to forge/mentor strong teams.