Main Responsibilities

Lead in preparation of technical briefs, Annual reports, human interest or case stories, photos, press releases, newspapers articles and E-bulletin newsletters.
Promote communication and publicity materials of IAS K through appropriate media channels.
Ensure that all communication and marketing materials align with IAS K branding policy and donor standards.
Work with... Program team members to conceptualize and implement communication strategies and other initiatives.
Provide technical guidance to IAS K program staff in developing Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials
Develop and maintain a database of journalists, reporters, media and other related organizational documents.
Identify and develop new communications partnerships and media alliances to enhance IAS K visibility.
Participate in Resource Mobilization during grants concept note\Proposal development and submission.
Develop and submit monthly, quarterly and annual communication reports.
Ensure Data protection Act is followed as the rules from the government
Performs any other assignment as assigned by management.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a Degree in Social Sciences, Political Science Communications, Public Relations, Media studies, Journalism or their equivalent from a recognized University.
Minimum 2 years’ experience having worked in a similar position, preferably in an NGO.
Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) complex issues in a concise, compelling, and easily understandable manner, including the ability to analyze and draft policy
Experience and skills in photography, videography and social media management
Proficiency in digital media and graphic design tools .
Excellent written and oral communication skills, in positions requiring diplomacy in communicating with broad and diverse audiences.
Experience in researching and producing communication and advocacy materials, and using evaluation results to inform strategy design.
Well-developed research, interview, and analysis skills.
MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint or comparable software. Administratively self-sufficient. more

Duties and Responsibilities:

The principal function of this position is to coordinate the implementation and reporting of School Feeding Project.
Coordinating plans for the implementation of the project activities in all target school communities.
Developing activities monthly work plan
Facilitating the delivery of school feeding programme supplies and equipment to schools in a timely... manner.
Identifying and addressing with school feeding emerging issues and reporting the same to line manager for redress
Participating in research aimed at assessing the impact of the school feeding programme.
Planning and coordinating the transition to Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF) including leading capacity assessment, schools capacity strengthening and technical assistance roadmap and supporting budgetary planning process, and supporting the set-up of coordination mechanism with relevant stakeholders
Participating in the development of concept notes, project proposals and submission to potential donors.
Conduct monitoring and supervision visits to the schools to ascertain program quality and compliance with set standards.
Preparing and submitting quality, accurate ,complete weekly, monthly biannual and annual reports
Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications, Knowledge and skills

Bachelor in Food Security, Public Health/Nutrition, Agriculture, Social sciences or its equivalent
At least 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience in international humanitarian or development work or other related fields, including at least two years of direct experience managing a school feeding program
Good operational, analytical and problem solving skills;
Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under supervision;
Good understanding of project lifecycle, humanitarian principles and tools, programs and transfer modalities;
Good understanding of school feeding program principles and practices
Ability to explain projects to field counterparts and to communicate with Government and partners clearly and effectively;
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS office suites
Valid Kenyan Motorcycle riding license more

IAS K is recruiting a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning( MEAL)  Officer who will be based in Nairobi County.  
The role of this position is overall monitoring and evaluation, strengthening program quality and accountability, ensuring quality project periodic progress reports are developed and submitted to donors in-line with the deadlines; ensuring documentation of projects... impact stories; promoting learning and reporting of programs in line with IAS K monitoring and evaluation system.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitoring the implementation of projects vis-à-vis the approved work plan, targets and donor contracts.
Developing and updating of the consolidated M&E work plan and M&E frameworks for all ongoing projects.
Maintaining electronic and/or paper-based Management Information Systems for tracking and reporting all quantitative data and information;
Analyzing data and producing reports, factsheets with useful statistical analysis and presentation (charts, tables) as necessary in a timely manner;
Contributing to an effective roll-out of M&E collection and reporting systems to all staff and partners through training, site visits, manuals, and other technical support as needed;
Training of staff on KOBO Toolbox to ensure that data collection remains core business for IAS K during implementation.
Conducting internal Data Quality Assessment (DQA) using SPSS and overseeing implementation of DQA recommendations.
Documenting and sharing the lessons learnt and best practices on time and ensuring that the knowledge gained contributes to the improvement of projects and influence the strategic development of future projects and activities.
Measuring and reporting on qualitative and quantitative input, process, output, outcome, impact, objective, and goal-level performance indicators for all projects
Developing and implementing appropriate data collection and analysis instruments, methodologies (e.g. survey questionnaires, focus group discussions, and key-informant interviews) and data/information dissemination/utilization plans.
Participating in the development of concept notes, project proposals and submission to potential donors.
Preparing and submitting quality, accurate ,complete weekly, monthly biannual and annual reports
Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Degree in Statistics, Monitoring and evaluation, Project Management , social sciences or related field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning position responsible for implementing MEAL activities of development projects in either relief or development and preferably in an NGO.
Knowledge of the principles and current approaches to MEAL, using both quantitative and qualitative methods, in all stages of programme cycle management.
Experience of designing and use of digital data collection systems is an advantage
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS office suites more