Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) is a
public Institute established in 1997 to support public policy by
contributing to the formulation of medium and long-term strategic
perspectives for development of the country as well as developing the
required human and institutional capacities by undertaking economic
forecasting, policy analysis and research, and through capacity building
for the achievement of national development goals.
It is governed by the KIPPRA Act No. 15 of 2006.
The Institute is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant
Ref. No. M&E/13
Reporting to the Programs Coordinator, the Monitoring and
Evaluation(M&E) Assistant will be responsible for developing and
implementing monitoring and evaluating systems on the strategic plan,
annual work plan, performance contract , client and donor funded
projects by periodically providing accountability and ensuring
institutional efficiency.
Grade: KIP 6
Division: Program Coordinator’s Office
Reporting to: Program Coordinator
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for the Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of KIPPRA Strategic Plan
Responsible for the Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of KIPPRA annual work plan
Responsible for the Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of KIPPRA Performance Contract
Monitoring and Evaluation of KIPPRA activities – Support the M&E
activities of the Institute by writing and submitting quarterly progress
reports to key stakeholders
Provide technical guidance to HoDs in development of M&E tools within their divisions
Responsible for the evaluation of the Institute’s impact on Public
Policy influence through annual reviews of contributions of KIPPRA
activities
Qualifications and Attributes
Minimum Masters Degree in Economics and or related social science with
at least 3 years experience in M & E work preferably in a donor
funded environment
Other skills include Statistical Analysis skills, Project management
knowledge, Monitoring & evaluation, Performance management,
Documentation, information management and reporting, results
orientation; proactiveness; creativity; listening; judgment;
Excellent writing, analytical, and quantitative skills.
Strong ability to communicate technical details to various audiences.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent problem solving skills
Terms and Application Procedure
KIPPRA offers competitive terms and conditions of employment.
Successful candidates will be employed on a 3-year contract, renewable on the basis of performance.
Interested candidates are invited to submit an application letter
indicating the reference number of position applied on both letter and
envelope, copy of updated/detailed CV, copies of academic and
professional certificates, current and expected salary, and names and
contacts (telephone and e-mail) of three (3) professional referees who
are familiar with the candidate’s qualifications and work experience.
The application should be addressed to:
The Senior HR and Administration Officer,
Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis,
Bishops Garden Towers, 2nd Floor, Bishops Road,
P.O. Box 56445-00200, City Square,
Nairobi
Website: www.kippra.org
All email applications should be sent to: hr-july2013@kippra.or.ke
Applications should reach not later than close of business 26th July 2013.