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.