The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will lead and provide oversight of monitoring and evaluation related activities of IMPAACT4TB project. He/she will report directly to the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager while maintaining close communication and coordination with the headquarters’ office KNCV Monitoring & Evaluation Lead.

AS Monitoring & Evaluation Officer you will:

• Provide field technical support on monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management;
• Assist the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager in the preparation of work plans/selection of indicators and annual implementation plans with a view towards meeting the M & E requirements of IMPAACT4TB;
• Collect, report and analyze information on the IMPAACT4TB country project activities;
• Train, supervise, and oversee entry of enhanced M & E data from the two sentinel sites; and ensure proper capture into the REDCap database;
• Responsible for project data and REDCap database management;
• Train relevant health care workers with regards to data capture procedures and management;
• Ensure timely and complete reporting from field implemented activities in accordance with approved reporting formats;
• Support the data extraction of project relevant routine TB surveillance data at all project sites;
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in the data collection and management system and propose solutions
• Support data compilation and preparation of quarterly progress reports, the annual project report, and ad-hoc technical reports as required by KNCV and/or the IMPAACT4TB consortium members, in line with the required formats;
• Collect data for IMPAACT4TB annual M & E plan and use that data to improve project performance;
• Perform regular supportive supervision visits to safeguard the quality of data collected by the Field Data Collectors and to verify the accuracy of reported data;
• Support the compilation of IMPAACT4TB information on lessons learned and success stories;
• Coordinate activities with and report progress to the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager and the KNCV HQ M&E Lead and M&E Junior Assistant on a weekly basis;
• Support the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager to ensure that data queries from the IMPAACT4TB consortium and other stakeholders are addressed in an accurate and timely manner;
• Assist the IMPAACT4TB Project Manager on decision-making on resource allocation based on the priorities and performance of the project.

Who are we looking for?

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Management, Administration, Information Management or other relevant academic backgrounds; Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Knowledge/Experience

• At least 4 years of Monitoring and Evaluation experience, preferably with patient-based data;
• Hands on experience in TB surveillance and or study data collection is an advantage;
• Up to date knowledge of TB diagnosis and care;
• Experience in a non-governmental or donor-funded project is an added advantage;
• Capacity to produce high-quality briefs and detailed performance reports;
• Good level of proficiency in Window Excel, MS Access, REDCap, Epi-info, and quantitative analysis;
• Ability to design M & E tools, surveys, surveillance systems, and evaluations;
• Experience in project/programme management desired.

Behavioral competencies and skills

• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swahili;
• Demonstrated ability to train and build the capacity of others;
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently;
• Ability to cope with a demanding work environment and to organize and prioritize workload;
• Ability to work in a national and international team

What do we offer?

• A full time (40 hours) fixed-term contract for a year, with the intention to extend the contract;
• An informal work atmosphere in an international environment where initiative is appreciated;
• A highly-motivated team of experienced, self-driven colleagues;
• The salary is dependent upon education and relevant working experience;
• KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation has its own HR Manual.