ACTED Kenya/Somalia is looking for an experienced self driven and a self oriented professional to fill the following posts:
Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Nairobi)
This position will report directly to the Appraisal, Monitoring & Evaluation Unit (AMEU) Manager of Kenya/Somalia. The position is based in Nairobi and requires frequent travel to ACTED project sites in Northern Kenya.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Collaborate
with Field Coordination and Programme Development Departments to design
logical frameworks and indicator collection plans;Assist in the design of appraisal, monitoring and evaluation methodologies and tools;
Provide supervision and direction to the AME Unit in his/her area of responsibility, including training the team on tools and data collection techniques;
Plan and conduct field-level data collection, at different stages of the project to support project cycle management; and
Support the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, as well as writing and compiling reports.
Requested Profile
University degree or Masters in Sociology, Development Studies or a related field;Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively in all ACTED areas of intervention and to spend long periods in the field;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to communicate effectively in English language;
At least 3 years of work experience in a similar field; former experience with humanitarian organizations is an asset;
Previous experience with community development, economic/agricultural development, and/or Participatory Rural Appraisal methodology is an asset;
Knowledge of and experience in field-based data collection methods; and
Design, Monitoring and Evaluation experience in humanitarian/development settings.
Data Management Officer (Nairobi)
This
position will report directly to the Appraisal Monitoring and
Evaluation Unit (AMEU) Manager of Kenya/Somalia and work in close
collaboration with field-based AMEU teams and Geographical Information
Systems (GIS) Manager.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Create strategic and operational data management and data analysis systems to enable effective monitoring and evaluation;In collaboration with GIS Unit, design, centralize/compile and update GIS and general datasets;
Monitor and verify accuracy of field-collected data;
Identify gaps in data collection and ensure that AMEU staff are aware of the need for improvement;
Train AMEU officers and program staff on management of data and interpretation of results and findings;
Analyse quantitative data and provide reports to the AMEU Manager ; and
Work closely with the GIS Manager and GIS Officer to ensure an accurate and dynamic link between the GIS Unit and ACTED databases.
Required Profile
A diploma or
university degree in information management, computer science or
engineering, information technology or equivalent with an analytical
background;Excellent IT knowledge;
Ability to create and manage data effectively;
At least 2 years experience in a similar field using MS Excel, Access and other data management tools;
Familiarity with MS Office tools to prepare analytical charts, draft reports, publications and presentations;
Familiarity with GIS is an asset; and
Experience with server administration is an asset.
GIS Officer (Nairobi)
This
position will report directly to the Geographical Information Systems
(GIS) Manager of Kenya/Somalia and work in close collaboration with the
Appraisal Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (AMEU).
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Identify map information needs and GIS data sources;Conceptualize and prepare maps and other cartographic products; ensure that the products meet the requirements of concerned ACTED department;
Work closely with the Data Management Officer to ensure an accurate and dynamic linkage between GIS Unit and ACTED databases;
Conceptualize methodologies for collecting GPS and other GIS-related data according to need; maintain extremely high level of organization and documentation of all methodologies used;
Train relevant ACTED and partner staff on usage of maps, GPS and geo-data collection techniques;
Monitor and verify accuracy of field-collected data;
Aid in data collection, entry, and analysis as needed, ;
Prepare metadata for all spatial information;
Manage spatial datasets, and verify and update collected data; Maintain the strictest confidentiality of sensitive data; ensure protocols for usage and licensing of procured GIS datasets are carefully followed;
Co-develop GIS components in proposals and supervise implementation in approved projects; and
Represent ACTED in GIS-related coordination meetings, and collaborate with implementing partners on GIS-related issues.
Required Profile
A university degree in GIS, geography, computer science or engineering, information science or equivalent ;At least 3 years experience in a similar field;
Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and organize work independently;
Good command of ArcGIS software, Microsoft Word, Excel, Word and Access; familiarity with other GIS and data management software is an asset;
Proactive and self-motivated attitude towards gaining a working understanding of ACTED programs; understanding the nature of work carried out is necessary for ensuring the relevance and usability of the maps produced;
Willingness to learn and capacity to innovate; the GIS Analyst must be inventive and eager to improve his/her own skills, and be capable to adapt, shape and develop tools best suited for ACTED’s activities;
Ability to travel to the field for data collection, data verification and training of field staff;
Accuracy and attention to detail; strong organizational skills.
All interested persons with the required background and experience are invited to submit their application accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, three referees and contacts should be addressed to nairobi.jobs@acted.org and received on or before 5.00PM on 28TH October 2011.
Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
