The Project Officer – Accountability and Learning (A&L) will provide concrete day to day accountability and learning support to a range of Nawiri stakeholders across and beyond consortium teams, in line with agreed A&L/ MEAL priorities, CRS program quality principles and standards, donor guidelines and industry good practice. This is to advance the delivery of responsive, high-quality consortium programming with and for highly vulnerable project target communities. S/he will ensure that the project consistently applies strong accountability systems and guidelines that enable effective listening to and understanding of the diverse needs of the women and men, girls, boys and vulnerable groups we serve, to help ensure that those perspectives and needs are reflected in Nawiri’s adaptive programming, decision-making and ongoing interventions. S/he will facilitate the effective interpretation and use of emerging Nawiri learning and M&E data and trends, to support the development and institutionalization of information and knowledge products, to continually improve the quality of consortium work and maximize responsiveness to those we serve.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong team player, with significant experience working in collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
- Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgments.
- Strong interpersonal-communication and relationship management skills, seen in the ability to work closely with local partners, county governments and community members.
- Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities.
- Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
- Proven leadership competencies and experience, including the ability to take initiative.
- Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.
- Strong facilitation, presentation, training and mentoring skills and experience.
Required Languages: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of any ASAL languages an advantage.
Travel Required: Must be willing to travel in the field in Marsabit County up to 50% of time.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Key Working Relationships:
- Internal: Senior Project Officer (Accountability and Learning), Isiolo PO Accountability & Learning, Nawiri Strategic Learning Lead, Nawiri MEAL team, Marsabit County Head of Office and other technical staff.
- External: Community members, county/ sub-county government staff, other local stakeholders and peer agency MEAL staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences; International Development, Community Development, Sociology or another MEAL- related field. Relevant Master’s degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of five years of relevant work experience in fields of Accountability and Learning, Participatory Development or Adult Learning, ideally with an international NGO working with county governments.
- Proven experience and track record of effectively facilitating effective multi-stakeholder forums. Related experience with government/ county officials a distinct advantage.
- Experience setting up, overseeing/ implementing and actively supporting multi-stakeholder accountability and learning systems is required.
- Reporting; experience analyzing data/ emerging learning, drafting and contributing to narrative progress reports is essential.
- Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems and knowledge-sharing networks is required.
- Relevant experience in Kenya’s ASALs and/ or close knowledge of ASAL cultures and programming contexts a distinct advantage.
- Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.