Program Officer – WU Research – Eldoret
Program / Department Summary:
Mercy
Corps is implementing the Rift Valley Local Empowerment for Peace
(LEAP) program and is expanding the program to have a youth financial education research program funded by Western Union.
This program is implemented in Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, Kericho and Molo/Nakuru counties of Rift Valley Province.
The
primary objective of LEAP is to strengthen the ability of local actors
to address root causes of post-election violence and to promote peace
and reconciliation at the community level while that of financial literacy program is to assess the effect of financial education
on income, saving and spending patterns of youth self help groups and
its members that benefited from LEAP Cash for Work (C4W) and income
generating activities (IGAs) grants.
Mercy Corps is also
implementing another USAID youth led and youth managed program called
Yes Youth Can, covering six regions in Kenya; Western, Nyanza, Rift
Valley, Central, Nairobi and Coast.
The program aims at
empowering Kenyan youth (18-35yrs) to be agents of positive change
alongside strengthening their social and economic opportunities.
General Position Summary:
The Program Officer, WU Research will be based in Eldoret with frequent travel to Kericho, Nakuru, Molo, Nandi, Keiyo, Uasin Gishu and surrounding areas.
This
position will ensure efficient and effective implementation of
financial literacy training sessions to selected youth groups as well as
monitoring of control groups.
The position will also assist
with building a reliable database from data collected through
questionnaires and financial diaries.
With the help of the Manager WU Research
Program, a workable plan will be developed to collect field data, carry
out data cleaning, aggregation, analysis and report writing (internal
and external).
Similarly, this position will be required to
collect and compile information about the program and successes for
dissemination to program beneficiaries, stakeholders, the government,
CSOs and donors as per the instructions of the country Director.
Essential Job Functions
Carry out assessments of youth and youth groups’ economic situations
before and after financial literacy trainings within the affected
communities and make recommendations for actions that are consistent
with program objectives.
Train program TOTs and local partners on financial literacy, logical framework, data management,
data analysis and results-oriented programming, basic surveying and
sampling techniques, monitoring and evaluation methods and principles
and report writing techniques and requirements for Mercy Corps and
Western Union.
Implement and improve existing monitoring and
assessment tools for the involved youth groups to ensure the
appropriateness of the program and to gauge its impact, including a
system of recording and presenting relevant data.
Together with the M&E Specialist and WU research Manager assess, and conduct final survey/assessment to measure the financial education outcomes
Provide reporting including contributions to regular conflicts reports, as well as more general situation reports.
Prepare other documentation and write success stories for internal Mercy Corps use and external requirements as may be required.
Travel
to the field to monitor and evaluate project sites, work with
beneficiary groups, and organize and conduct assessments as necessary.
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a
manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its
humanitarian mission.
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Roles: Intern
Reports Directly To: M&E Specialist and Manager WU Research Program
Works Directly With: Program Coordinators, Program Officers, logistics, finance and procurement
Knowledge and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agricultural economics, Research methods, Statistical computing or related social research field.
2 – 3 years experience or more in youth empowerment or research programs
Experience should include conducting assessments and survey/research
designs, program design, selecting indicators, implementing monitoring
plans, data collection, data analysis, reporting and documentation of
success stories.
At least one year experience in rural enterprise development targeting the youth
Strong knowledge of Excel and basic statistics is required; demonstrated skill in statistical analysis, SPSS, MS Access and other databases formats strongly desired.
Experience with randomized control trials (RCTs) methodology an added advantage.
Strong English writing skills required
Work experience in post-conflict zone
Ability to work effectively as part of team in a cross-cultural and politically sensitive setting.
Success Factors
Must demonstrate interest in quantitative and qualitative research data handling
Strong inter-personal, cultural and problem solving skills.
Excellent communication and team-building techniques
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment
Demonstrated strong understanding of cultural and social environment in the Rift Valley
Willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people
Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with other project personnel
Strong computer and organizational skills
Attention to detail with strong analytical skills
Willing to work under pressure
Proactive, creative, problem-solver
Interested
candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience
Should submit on or before 8th July,2012 a cover letter, detailed
Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a
recent supervisor) to hrkenya@ke.mercycorps.org
Applicants must clearly indicate on the email subject; “Application for the position of “Program Officer – WU Research”.
Applications without this subject heading will be disqualified.
Please do not attach any certificates.
(ONLY Qualified short-listed candidates will be contacted)
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