SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya is a member of the SOS Children’s Villages International (CVI)
Federation. SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya is a child-focused Non-Governmental Organization established
in 1973 to provide care and support to children who have lost or are at risk of losing the care of their
biological family.
The organization’s vision is “Every child belongs to a family and grows with love, respect, and security and its
programs are driven by the mission of “building families for children in need, helping them shape their own
futures and sharing in the development of their communities”. In this regard, the organization works to
reduce poverty; increase access to quality education and decent work; reduce inequalities, and build strong
institutions as laid out in SDGs 1, 4,8,10, and 16.
This is done through programs that are geared towards addressing the political, economic, health, and social
root causes that lead to high levels of child vulnerability and put families at risk of breaking down. The
programs focus on Alternative Care, Family Strengthening, Youth Empowerment, Education, Health Care
and Advocacy.
SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya implements programs in five (5) of Kenya’s 47 Counties namely Nairobi,
Mombasa, Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, and Meru. SOS Children’s Villages. We seek to recruit suitably qualified
persons to fill the following positions:
1. Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (1) – Nairobi Location
2. Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (1) – Eldoret Location
MONITORING AND EVALUATION ASSISTANT – NAIROBI
Position summary: The primary role of the position is to support SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya location
teams to fully adhere to organization’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework and approaches.
He/she will be responsible for ensuring seamless and efficient liaison with all programme staff and the
implementing partners in the Location.
The Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant will work with the Monitoring & Evaluation Co-ordinator at the National
Office to report against set targets as well as track performance at the various levels (output, outcome &
impact), support the location adapt a Results Based Management [RBM] management approach to project
planning, implementation reporting and use of results accruing from the project. He/She will support the
management and analysis of program data in location and will ensure regular consultative improvement of all
M&E tools, processes and policies in line with the changing needs and internationally acceptable trends
Key performance areas and main responsibilities
To support in tracking program quality in line with SOS Children’s Villages policies, procedures and
guidelines.
1. Plan for results.
• Participate in location planning process by linking plans to location results frameworks and concept
note.
Provide support to location teams with input to develop Monitoring and Evaluation elements of the
concept notes and results frameworks
• Contextualize and document location Results Based Management System.
2. Monitor for results
• On a regular basis, monitor program implementation progress against the location action plan
(Activity Schedule).
• Provide leadership and support for outcome report development in compliance with organizational
and institutional partners’ reporting requirements.
• On a monthly basis, review data from the program database, analyze and make performance
presentations based on the Federation’s key standard performance indicators.
• Support Program Database (PDB2) users troubleshoot PDB2 challenges as reported as well as
provide capacity building of the users on the system.
• Conduct quarterly data quality audits and reporting as well as build the capacity of location teams on
data management and quality.
• Operationalise the location Monitoring plan as envisioned in the results framework through regular
updating and review.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation data collection using appropriate federation and MA tools and
systems.
• Support the Program Director in developing the SOS Children’s Villages Care Promise self-
assessment report.
3. Evaluate for results
• Identify opportunities for operations research during monitoring and evaluation of various projects at
the location.
• In liaison with the M&E Coordinator and the M&E Officer National Office conducts needs
assessments for the location
• Coordinate baseline, midterm, and end-term evaluations for all IPD projects in the location in line
with the national evaluation framework.
4. Use of results
• Establish and maintain the location’s Lesson learned log
• Conduct quarterly program reviews to assess progress against key RBM documents such as activity
schedules, results framework, M&E plan, and progress reports.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in M&E and network with other organizations for best
practice sharing
• Facilitate utilization of data for decision-making through regular synthesis and analysis of thematic
reports based on monitoring data
• Provide support to SOS CV Kenya’s advocacy agenda in all programs, initiatives, and activities
Performs other tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience.
1. A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Project Planning & Management / Development Studies
or related disciplines.
2. Prior experience with performance monitoring and evaluation for development programs,
including developing performance indicators, data collection, and analysis.
3. At least 3 years of progressive experience in the development and implementation of Planning,
Monitoring & Evaluation policies & processes in a multi-sector program environment.
4. Previous experience in child-focused organizations is an added advantage
5. Skills and experience with numerical methods, database management, and MS Excel.
6. Strong analytical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
8. Strong report writing skills.
MONITORING AND EVALUATION ASSISTANT – LEAVE NO YOUTH BEHIND- ELDORET
Job Summary: Reporting to the Location Program Director, the Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will
support SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya location teams to fully adhere to the organization‘s Monitoring,
Evaluation, and Learning Framework and approaches. He/she will be responsible for ensuring seamless and
efficient liaison with all program staff and the implementing partners in the Location.
The Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant will work with the Monitoring & Evaluation Co-ordinator at the National
Office to report against set targets as well as track performance at the various levels (output, outcome &
impact), support the location adapt a Results Based Management [RBM] management approach to project
planning, implementation reporting and use of results accruing from the project. He/she will support the
management and analysis of program data in location and will ensure regular consultative improvement of all
M&E tools, processes, and policies in line with the changing needs and internationally acceptable trends
Key performance areas and main responsibilities:
• Plan for Results
• Support locations teams in the location planning process to link annual plans for standard and grants
projects (including the Leave No Youth Behind) to results frameworks and concept notes
• Provide support to program location teams in developing M&E components of both standard and
grant proposals and concept notes.
• Contextualize and document the location M&E system in line with the organizational RBM approach
to project monitoring and evaluation.
2. Monitor for Results
• Responsible for ensuring Location reports for both standard and grant projects (including the LNYB)
precisely respond to the reporting indicators and requirements as well as ensuring all grantees report
accurately on all the key result areas as documented in their grantee agreements
• In Liaison with the national office M&E Coordinator, improve the M&E system by seeking stakeholder
inputs through consultations with practitioners in other organizations.
• On a regular basis, monitor program implementation progress against locational plans, locations
Result framework, and project baseline survey for both the LNYB project and the Location Standard
project
• On a monthly basis, review data from the program database, and analyze and make performance
presentations based on the Federation’s key standard performance indicators.
• Support Program Database (PDB2) users troubleshoot PDB2 challenges as reported as well as
provide capacity building of the users on the system.
• Conduct quarterly data quality audits and reporting as well as build the capacity of location teams on
data management and quality.
• Operationalise the location monitoring plans as envisioned in the results framework through regular
updating and review.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation data collection using appropriate federation and MA tools and
systems.
• Support the Program Director in developing the SOS Children’s Villages Care Promise self-
assessment report.
3. Evaluate for Results
• Identify opportunities for operations research during monitoring and evaluation of various projects at
the location.
• In liaison with the M&E Coordinator and the M&E Officer National Office conduct needs
assessments for the location
• Coordinate baseline, midterm, and end-term evaluations for all IPD projects in the location in line
with the national evaluation framework.
4. Use of results
• Facilitate utilization of data for decision-making through regular Synthesis and analysis of data and
thematic reports on M&E findings to different stakeholders.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in M&E and network with other organizations for best
practices and technical assistance.
• Conduct in collaboration with location and project team members, at least two project reviews for
both the standard project and the Leave No Youth Behind project
• Establish and maintain the location’s Lesson learned log
• Conduct quarterly program reviews to assess progress against key RBM documents such as activity
schedules, results framework, M&E plan, and progress reports.
• Provide support to SOS CV Kenya’s advocacy agenda in all programs, initiatives, and activities
Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience.
1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Project Planning & Management / Development Studies or related
disciplines.
2. Prior experience with performance Monitoring and Evaluation for development programs, including
developing performance indicators, data collection, and analysis.
3. At least 3 years of progressive experience in the development and implementation of Planning,
Monitoring & Evaluation policies & processes in a multi-sector program environment.
4. Previous experience in child-focused organizations is an added advantage.
5. Skills and experience with numerical methods, database management, and MS Excel.
6. Strong analytical skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
7. Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
8. Strong report-writing skills
Child Protection Policy
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya takes (Child safeguarding and Asset safeguarding) very seriously it is your
responsibility to ensure you understand and comply with the child safeguarding and Asset safeguarding
policies of the Organization. You must sign the Organization’s child safeguarding compliance form alongside
this Contract. To show your acceptance of the terms of service and the Child safeguarding and Asset
safeguarding policies.
Data Protection Policy
At all times, ensure that the personal data of donors, sponsors, SOS Children’s Villages in Kenya
beneficiaries and their families, co-workers, suppliers, Board members, contractors, and other stakeholders
is handled confidentially and by prevailing SOS-Kinderdorf International data protection laws and Kenya’s
legal frameworks on Data Protection.
How to Apply
If you believe your experience, competencies, and qualifications match the job and role specifications
described; send a Cover Letter & updated CV in PDF with details of 3 traceable referees one of which must be an immediate former employer to [email protected] addressed to the Human
Resources and Administration Manager to reach us on or before 1st September 2024
Please indicate position you are applying for as email subject
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
