Life & Peace Institute (LPI) Programme Advisor: Planning Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (PME&L) Job in Kenya

Life & Peace Institute (LPI) Programme Advisor: Planning Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (PME&L) Job in Kenya
Position:Programme Advisor: Planning Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (PME&L)Closing Date: 13 August 2010, 16.00 EAT
Location: Nairobi, with frequent travel to Somalia and remote areas in Kenya

The Life & Peace Institute (LPI) is an international and ecumenical centre that supports and promotes non-violent approaches to conflict transformation through a combination of research and action that entails the strengthening of existing local capacities and enhancing preconditions for building peace.

LPI is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Programme Advisor in conflict transformation, with a special emphasis on Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (PME&L).

He/she will effectively develop, lead and promote an enhanced culture of learning and discipline in the skills and practices of PME&L in Life & Peace Institute, Nairobi.
The Programme Advisor: PME&L is a key player in the development of LPI’s capacity to focus strategically on initiatives which generate higher quality programming.To that end, the Programme Advisor: PME&L will implement and help further develop LPI’s PME&L framework, using a Result Based Management Methodology.

He/she is also responsible for undertaking assessments of PME&L capacity of key staff and partners and for training, follow-up and support to staff and Partner Organisations both in Kenya and Somalia.
Education, Knowledge and Skills:

    * Masters Degree in International Relations, Political Science, Development Studies, or other relevant field – or equivalent experience;
    * A minimum of three years experience in monitoring and evaluation in the field of peacebuilding, development or relief programmes;
    * Proven ability in research and analysis design, design of tools for data collection, management and implementation of field data collection, analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, drafting of research and analysis reports, including expertise in a diverse set of research methodologies.
    * Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation literature, as well as conflict transformation and peace building literature;
    * Knowledge of the Horn of Africa conflict systems;
    * Excellent writing and presentation skills in English language;
    * Demonstrated competence in a variety of computer applications, including database, spreadsheet and standard analytical software packages;
    * Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments and projects with a high-level of efficiency;
    * Ability to think critically and to interpret and disseminate information to different types of audience;
    * Experience in capacity building, especially an ability to train, mentor and coach colleagues;
    * Resourceful, demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently as well as cooperatively with team members;
    * Ability to build relationships, liaise and cooperate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders;
    * Knowledge of Somali language will be an added advantage.

Other requirements

    * Legal ability to be employed in Kenya.
    * Willingness to travel for 30-40% of the time.
    * Ability to prepare and assist in managing budgets.

To apply, please send a detailed CV and a cover letter, with subject “Application for Programme Advisor: PME&L Nairobi” outlining relevant experience and other relevant documents to: applications.lpi.nairobi@gmail.com.

All applications sent to LPI-Nairobi’s Post Office Box, submitted directly at our office or sent to other LPI addresses will be automatically rejected.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Send CV and cover letter to:

DN.A 677
P.O.Box 49010-00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Closing date Friday 6th August 2010.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.