Position: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Report to: Project Officer
Location: Kabarnet – Baringo County.
Period: 3 months
Organizational Description
Farming Systems Kenya (FSK) is a registered Faith Based NGO that has been operating in Kenya since 1981 to reduce poverty through agricultural and community development interventions. The organization works with and supports small-holder farmers to improve their
productivity and incomes.
FSK is seeking to recruit for the position of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (M&E) under the Baringo Resilience Initiative; Nurturing Greater Opportunity (BARINGO) Project, funded by European Union and implemented by FSK under Self Help Africa (SHA). The estimated start date should be as soon as possible.
Essential Character and Character traits
Born again, result oriented, committed, self-motivated, accountable, good presentation skills and honest. He/she will report to the Senior Project Manager and will undertake the following responsibilities.
Responsibilities
1.) Effective Planning and Implementation
Develop monitoring and impact indicator for the project success
Take lead in planning and execution of M&E related activities for the project as stipulated in
the project M&E plan including surveys, evaluations and research
Ensure M&E frameworks, tools and techniques are in place for effective tracking of the
project indicators performance and results
Ensure the project focuses on the right beneficiary as intended.
Ensure that business processes, standards and guidelines related to Livelihood & resilience
initiatives are effectively applied in project implementation.
In liaison with Project Accountant, maintain a Master Project file for all project data, reports,
photographs, correspondences, donor reports and documentaries for future reference
Ensure timely and effective implementation of all project interventions as well as the
successful achievement of proposed outcomes and intended impacts.
2.) Quality Assurance – Monitoring, Reporting and Documentation
Monitor project interventions in strict adherence to EU, SHA, FSK, Kenya government
regulations and other agreed standards.
Undertake monitoring visits to the field throughout the project implementation period as
needed to support and or supervise data collection or verify data quality
Support the Project Officer in compiling quarterly, annual and other reports required by FSK
and /or the donor with input from programme team
In liaison with the Communication Officer, ensure documentation of case studies and impact
stories is done and that accurate project data is utilized for press releases, social media and
website among others.
Contextualization and utilization of reporting guidelines.
Ensure that the project achieves acceptable financial and operational audit results by
implementing activities in accordance with established norm and policies
Submit timely weekly, monthly and quarterly reports indicating progress for each of the
targeted groups
Support project staff to manage and maintain an up to date project database system
3.) Enhanced Empowerment & Capacity Building
In liaison with the Senior Programmes Manager, identify training needs, develop a capacity
building plan and facilitate capacity development of the project staff on project related
Monitoring and Evaluation process
Together with SHA project team, conduct regular reflection and learning events
4.) Advocacy, Engagement, Networking and Partnerships
Strengthen networking with relevant government departments especially Ministries of
Forestry and Natural Resources, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, and Water and
Irrigation to lobby for their active participation in building relevant structures for
sustainability.
Ensure that Project interventions are in synergy with other related Programs within the area
of coverage for sustainability.
Participate in the Baringo County Government’s Planning and Budgeting process and
influence resource allocation to the priority needs within the sector.
Ensure active engagement on policy at county level on issues to do with the food and
nutrition security sustainable use of natural resources.
Work with SHA to engage in advocacy activities with the government structures at the
County level, to address the needs of local communities.
5.) Other Duties
Perform any other duty assigned to you by the supervisor;
How to apply
The interested and qualified candidates to submit their Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates/ testimonials, including contact information of three referees and a reference letter from your pastor to the email below. Please indicate the position “Monitoring and Evaluation Officer” on the subject title and your Salary Expectation. Applicants should ensure that all documents reach The Chairman of the Board no later than Monday 12th August 2024 by 5:00 P.M to the address provided below. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The Chairman of the Board,
Farming Systems Kenya, FSK Centre, Kiamunyi
Along Nakuru – Ravine- Kabarak road,
P.O. Box 2816- 20100, Nakuru
Email: [email protected]
Canvasing in any manner shall lead to automatic disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
