Senior Monitoring and Reporting Officer : Maternity cover

Senior Monitoring and Reporting Officer, Nairobi, Kenya

Employment Type: Short term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Deadline for submission: Note due to the urgency of the position we shall shortlist as the application comes through

About us

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.

Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 400 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

Know our team

Nutrition International’s Program Operations Unit is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of Nutrition International’s core program interventions including program development, design, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, and grant management, including setting annual operational planning, budgeting, and review processes. The unit comprises a global team of professionals located in our 10 core countries across Asia, Africa, and our headquarters in Ottawa, Canada. Nutrition International is seeking applications for Senior Monitoring and Reporting Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

About you

You will have at least a Master’s degree in Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognized University and training in epidemiology and Research methodologies is also preferred.

At least ten years of working experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of programs and projects and at least 5 years’ experience in Monitoring and Reporting for donor-funded health and nutrition programs. Solid knowledge and familiarity with HMIS, DHS, MICS is preferred.

Skills on excellent interpersonal skills, competent IT skills especially Microsoft office/excel, good presentation skills, excellent team working skills, integrity, and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Fluent in written and spoken English is required.

About the role

In this role you will be:

• Support Program Officers in the adaptation of intervention performance monitoring frameworks (PMF) to country projects to ensure that project monitoring plans are in line with the PMFs.
• Support Program Officers in the development and implementation of monitoring plans for projects to ensure that quality data is collected and reported for all key indicators.
• Support program officers and implementing partners in the development of data collection and compilation tools for project monitoring and reporting.
• Work with Program Officers in the design and implementation of surveys for program monitoring and evaluation.
• Conduct periodic reviews of data collected and reported including periodic field visits to quality assure data validity.
• Support Program Officers in following up quarterly monitoring reports from implementing partners to ensure that quality and timely data is available for project performance monitoring.
• Support Program Officers and the Deputy Country Director in the review of the quarterly performance reports ensuring that relevant and correct data is used in the reports.
• In collaboration with the Regional Monitoring and Reporting Manager provide training to staff in order to improve the project monitoring skills of program staff.
• Any other duties as requested.

What we offer

A competitive market pay and benefits, flexible working hours and we offer a collaborative and engaging work environment. Read more to know more about us Top Employers of National Capital Region 2020.

Selected candidates must have a current legal entitlement to work in Nairobi, Kenya. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description. Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.