About RefuSHE
RefuSHE protects, nurtures, educates, and empowers young refugee women and girls in East Africa through a unique holistic model that provides protection, shelter, education, case management, counselling, childcare, vocational training, and legal support. RefuSHE’s holistic programming meets the imminent needs of unaccompanied, separated, and orphaned refugee girls, young women, and their children.
Founded in 2008, RefuSHE is a registered non-governmental organization with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a 501(c)3 charitable organization with offices in Chicago, USA. It is the first and only organization dedicated to refugee girls in East Africa. Over the past fifteen years, RefuSHE has grown to become a leading institution and global thought-leader in the field of refugee protection.
JOB PURPOSE
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.
TECHNICAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS
- Exceptional quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, with demonstrated proficiency in utilizing relevant software packages.
- Meticulous attention to detail coupled with a fervent dedication to data-driven insights.
- Effective teamwork aptitude, adept at collaborating across diverse departments and organizational functions.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, complemented by effective communication abilities.
- Enthusiastic about continuous learning and proactive in taking initiative.
- Exemplary planning and organizational skills, ensuring efficient project execution.
- Proven ability to multitask and deliver results within stringent deadlines.
- Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Adaptability to a dynamic environment, coupled with a collaborative team spirit.
Application Procedure
Send your cover letter and CV as one PDF document to [email protected] citing the position title “MONITORING & EVALUATION ASSISTANT – MATERNITY COVER” in the email subject line, by 1700hrs EAT on Monday 7th October 2024.
Please note that shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis
We appreciate all applications received, however, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
