The purpose of the Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant role is to measure the outputs, outcomes and impact of RefuSHE’s holistic model and support in enhancing organizational M&E systems, contributing to evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement. This is a fixed term contract for a period of 5 months 1 week starting from 1st November 2024.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- In collaboration with the program team, develop data collection tools for RefuSHE’s holistic programming.
- Assist in the collection of quantitative and qualitative data through surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions.
- Ensure accurate and timely entry of data into the organization’s monitoring and evaluation system.
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data from programs and synthesize findings into well-written English for internal and external reports and presentations.
- Lead the onboarding of new staff members to RefuSHE’s M&E software, ActivityInfo; stay apprised of newly developed software features; and provide ongoing training to staff on ActivityInfo’s functionality.
- Participate in training sessions and workshops related to monitoring and evaluation best practices.
- Track the progress of outputs and outcomes against targets, and flag to the Program Leads in advance potential risks of not achieving intended program outcomes and targets.
- Lead the updating of RefuSHE’s M&E plan.
- Support in the reporting of program data and progress against indicators for all donor reports.
- Support the development of program and proposal M&E plans, including SMART indicators, baselines, and achievable and ambitious targets.
- Facilitate greater understanding of M&E among program team staff by providing troubleshooting and advice as questions, challenges, and new needs emerge.
- Ensure all data collection activities are conducted through a trauma-informed lens and are sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and unique experiences of the refugee young women and girls participating in RefuSHE programs.
- Ensure the utmost confidentiality and security of data collected and that data collection, storage, and reporting activities are compliant with Kenya’s Data Protection Act and RefuSHE’s status as a registered Data Controller.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in monitoring and evaluation, development studies, economics, or other related studies from a recognized institution.
- Excellent command of English and Kiswahili, both spoken and written.
RELATED EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATION
- 1 – 2 years’ experience in supporting M&E work in a not for profit making organization.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in M&E and assessment of programmatic impacts.
- Competent user of MS Office software.
Method of Application
Send your cover letter and CV as one PDF document to hr@refushe.org citing the position title “MONITORING & EVALUATION ASSISTANT – MATERNITY COVER” in the email subject line, by 1700hrs EAT on Monday 7th October 2024.