About RefuSHE
RefuSHE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting refugee girls and young women in Kenya. We provide comprehensive support services, including safe shelter, education, case management, legal assistance, and advocacy, to empower refugee girls to rebuild their lives in safety and dignity. Our holistic model is designed to enhance the well-being and self-sufficiency of vulnerable refugee communities, ensuring they live with hope, resilience, and dignity.
As we expand our impact, we are seeking a dedicated Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Assistant to join our team in Nairobi. This role is vital in measuring the outcomes and impact of our programs, enhancing our M&E systems, and ensuring data integrity and effective performance monitoring.
Position Summary
The M&E Assistant will play a crucial role in measuring the outcomes and impact of RefuSHE’s holistic model, enhancing organizational M&E systems, practices, and tools. The role supports the Programs Manager in performance monitoring and reporting, including developing and implementing result-based management tools and indicators. Additionally, the M&E Assistant conducts monitoring and evaluation reviews and documents lessons learned to support donor reporting and performance improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Development of Data Collection Tools
- Collaborate with the Programs Manager and the programs team to develop data collection tools tailored to RefuSHE’s holistic programming using RefuSHE’s M&E software.
- Data Collection and Integrity
- Lead data collection, cleaning, and audit activities.
- Ensure maximum data integrity is maintained throughout all data processes.
- Onboarding and Training
- Lead the onboarding of staff members to RefuSHE’s M&E software, Activity Info.
- Stay updated with newly developed software features and provide ongoing training to staff on Activity Info’s functionality.
- Performance Monitoring and Risk Management
- Track progress of outputs and outcomes against set targets.
- Identify potential risks to achieving intended program outcomes and targets, and flag them to the Programs Manager in advance.
- M&E Plan Management
- Lead the updating of RefuSHE’s M&E plan in collaboration with the Programs Manager.
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Analyze quantitative and qualitative data from programs and synthesize findings into well-written English for internal and external reports, presentations, etc.
- Support in the reporting of program data and progress against indicators for all donor reports.
- Facilitate the dissemination of results via presentations and reports to various audiences.
- Program and Proposal Support
- Support the development of program and proposal M&E plans, including SMART indicators, baselines, and achievable and ambitious targets.
- Capacity Building and Troubleshooting
- Facilitate greater understanding of M&E among program team staff by providing troubleshooting and advice as questions, challenges, and new needs emerge.
- Trauma-Informed and Culturally Sensitive Approach
- Ensure all data collection activities are conducted through a trauma-informed lens, sensitive to the diverse backgrounds and unique experiences of the refugee young women and girls at RefuSHE.
- Policy Development and Compliance
- Support the Programs Manager in developing an M&E policy for the organization and an overall M&E framework for the holistic model.
- Ensure all data collection, storage, and reporting activities comply with Kenya’s Data Protection Act.
- Additional Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of RefuSHE.
Key Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Sociology, with a specialization in monitoring and evaluation, or any other related studies from a recognized institution.
Related Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in M&E.
- Experience working with refugees or vulnerable populations is highly preferred.
Technical & Behavioral Skills
- Experience in the design, development, and implementation of monitoring and evaluation policies, systems, and tools with staff and partners.
- Experience with programs supporting marginalized and vulnerable youth is strongly preferred.
- Practical expertise in developing logical/results frameworks and defining indicators using SMART/CREAM/SPICED standards.
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills with proficiency in data software packages such as Stata, SPSS, KOBO, or Epi Info.
- Strong user of MS Office software.
- Exceptional writing skills in English, demonstrated by the ability to produce high-quality reports.
- High degree of attention to detail with a passion for data and learning.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- People-oriented and results-driven, with strong interpersonal relationship management skills.
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, with a high degree of self-sufficiency and initiative.
- Ability to remain flexible in a dynamic environment and work well in a team.
Attributes
- High level of empathy, discretion, and cultural sensitivity.
- Strong commitment to data protection, human rights, and refugee protection.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join RefuSHE?
At RefuSHE, we are passionate about empowering refugee girls and young women. By joining our team, you become part of a dynamic and impactful organization that is committed to fostering hope, resilience, and dignity among vulnerable communities. You will work with a passionate team dedicated to creating positive social change, providing holistic support, and advocating for human rights and refugee protection.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter indicating salary expectations to [email protected], citing the position title “Monitoring & Evaluation Assistant” in the email subject line, by close of business on 4th March 2025.
We appreciate all applications received; however, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
RefuSHE is an equal opportunity employer.
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For more information about RefuSHE and our programs, visit our website at www.refushe.org
