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• Support Amref Health Africa Uganda country
  teams in the development and execution of Amref Health Africa Strategic
  Plans
• Take lead and support programme designs and
  reviews include development and review of programme and or project Results
  Framework, Performance Monitoring Plan, Technical Strategy, Monitoring and
  Evaluation (M&E) plan and annual project work plans as per
  contract/agreement requirements of donors, approved M&E budget and
  received obligations, Amref Health Africa technical frameworks and
  standards, and Results Management Systems (RMS) guidelines.
• The incumbent will oversee the country
  M&E teams to analyze and document project results and impact,
  compilation of all reports to the donors and other stake holders for
  submission by the Country Director/ Deputy Country Director, and assures
  transparency in the performance data system.
• Provide overall leadership in the development
  and implementation of Amref Health Africa Uganda health programme
  knowledge management systems; manage strategic partnerships and establish
  collaborations with M&E- development partners in Uganda.
• Support Amref Health Africa Uganda teams in
  the implementation of national health strategies; plans and policies.

• Take lead and support Country M&E system
  de’ffelopment
• Carry out project evaluations, assessments,
  or policy studies.
• Design (or provide technical assistance in
  the design of) program evaluations; research methodologies; instruments
  and tools; and performance monitoring systems
• Carry out data analysis of evaluation
  results.
• Provide M&E capacity building services to
  country teams and partners
• Prepare and present technical work at conferences,
  meetings; submit papers for publication.

• Strategic oversight for donor contract
  implementation including oversight of logistical and operational aspects
  of donor contracts.
• Supervise project and program M&E staffs
• Quality control for contracts and work
  products submitted by consultants.
• Budget management and oversight for research
  and M&E contracts.
• Manage relationships with Uganda and
  internationally-based M&E consultants and sub-contractors.
• Lead or serve as a team member in proposal
  preparation activities.
• Managing M&E practice resources in
  country programme implementation.
• Oversee consultant recruitment for research,
  M&E and short term technical assistance activities.

• Provide conceptual guidance to ensure a
  strong and robust result based monitoring and reporting system, and assist
  in the development and refinement of relevant reporting formats and tools.
• Work with DCD in managing reporting calendar
  including compiling and reviewing of programme reports for AMREF, key
  stakeholders and donors.
• Provide regularly synthesized and updated
  reports on the status of implementation against AMREF strategic directions
  and the business plan.
• Coordinate the M&E activities of all
  projects to ensure high quality implementation and reporting.

• Ensure that lessons learnt from evaluative
  activities are integrated into the knowledge base of AMREF Uganda, shared
  with sector leads and SMT on a regular basis
• Conduct regular reporting and review sessions
  with country teams and SMT to flag issues for resolution and to promote
  cross-sectional learning and sharing of good practices.
• Constantly study health-related global and
  national facts, figures & trends to inform programme development
  processes including reviews and in writing new proposals

• The applicant should preferably hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in Statistics/Post Graduate qualification in Research, Monitoring
  and Evaluation with a Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Sciences,
  International Affairs, Public Policy; Public Administration, and/or
  Statistics/Social Research; doctoral degree desired.
• Broad working knowledge of PM&E,
  Research, Documentation and Dissemination.
• At least eight years’ experience in providing
  technical assistance in the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of health
  development programs/ projects using community-based approaches in an NGO
  setting.
• Proven experience in quantitative and
  qualitative assessment and evaluation design, implementation and analysis
  techniques for development programs is essential;
• Demonstrate expertise in M&E-related
  activities such as statistical analysis, impact evaluation, performance
  evaluations, instrument design and management, M&E training;
• Proven experience in global health with
  in-depth knowledge of at least one of the following programmatic areas:
  HIV/AIDS, maternal, neonatal, and child health, reproductive health and
  family planning, nutrition, malaria or other infectious diseases,
  non-communicable diseases, and/or health systems strengthening;
• Previous experience in proposal development
  ranging from capture management; partnering; research; recruitment;
  technical writing; and support to costing;
• Previous exposure and experience in
  operational research and international collaboration.
• Prior experience in conducting training at
  the community level / for community health workers.
• Prior experience in setting up and managing
  health programme M&E systems
• Previous experience working with governments
  and local governments M&E systems.
• Prior experience working with Big Donors e.g.
  USAID, DFID, UN Agencies etc
• Skills: Integrated health programme development,
  Program/ Project evaluations; Interpersonal and people management;
  Leadership and team building; Strategy development, knowledge management,
  proposal and report writing; Database development and management; Strong
  oral and written communication skills required; Ability to effectively
  work in teams and embrace participatory approaches; Capacity to work in a
  fast-paced work environment on multiple tasks; Takes pride in the quality
  and integrity of his/her work; Demonstrable results oriented, flexible and
  problem solving skills;
• Competences:  Strategic
  orientation, Analytical, Decisive, and Results oriented, Team leadership,
  Collaboration, Integrity.

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