We are currently seeking to engage a passionate, dynamic, and enthusiastic Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer, on a two-year renewable contract. The holder of the position will report to the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL). This is a full-time position and will be based at FEMNET’s secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning officer will be working closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinator and the Policy and Programmes Manager to support a Feminist culture and practice of reliable programme design, planning, review, monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and reporting for FEMNET programmes. This includes developing, updating and coordinating monitoring, evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities and events for FEMNET programmes and partners, strengthening the capacity of FEMNET staff, members and partners in MEL, promoting MEL knowledge transfer internally and externally and supporting research and documentation of policy issues. The position will ensure that MEL systems and capacity strengthening efforts effectively serve FEMNET members and partners while taking note of FEMNET Feminist MEL Framework, guidelines and policies.
Develop/ Adopt an integrated database of all FEMNET’s projects/ programmes and ensure accountability through regular data updates Ensure that the lived experiences of all genders, especially women, results in actionable change.
Work with project leads to ensure the collection of relevant and appropriate data needed for an effective Feminist MEAL system which will be utilized in monitoring strengths, weaknesses and gaps in existing projects/ programs and services and for reporting on donor commitments.
Be a Bachelor and/or a master’s degree holder in social sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, Development studies or other relevant disciplines from a recognized university.
Knowledge about women’s human rights at the regional and/or international level. – An understanding of feminist issues, advocacy and/ or donor environment around women’s rights.
Strong analytical, documentation and presentation skills.
Team oriented/ Interpersonal relations: Establish and maintain positive working relationships within and between organisational units and externally to achieve the goals.
Knowledge on Women Rights and Gender Equality issues is non-negotiable.
Skills in monitoring, evaluating and programming for influencing and advocacy work.
Deadline for submission of applications is on 17th October 2022.
