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• Develops
  Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and oversees its implementation and
  periodic revision.
• Proactively
  seeks out data to assist staff in making informed decisions  
• Develops
  M&E instrumentation tools for the project as needed (including
  monitoring data collection forms for program and grantee staff)
• Supports
  and supervises collection and analysis of data for project M&E in
  accordance with timeframes set in the PMP
• Develops,
  implements, and monitors the sub-grant awards and performance monitoring
  plans and systems for gathering, reporting, and analyzing performance data
  for impact and sustainability of project implementation. Updates and
  implements M&E framework for integrated delivery of community
  healthcare.
• Develops
  an evaluation plan for the program and maintains a program monitoring data
  base
• Leads
  efforts, design tools and training sessions to develop an inquisitive
  learning culture within the project team and partners to feed innovations
  into organizational decision making.
• Manages
  all M&E activities and reporting for the project.  Collects and
  reports on indicators required by USAID.  Measures progress toward
  achieving project goals.
• Supports
  the documentation of best practices and facilitate the use of such data to
  drive program design and decision making. Produces information to share
  lessons learned and for advocacy purposes.
• Provides
  technical assistance to build or strengthening partner and stakeholder
  capacity for data management and M&E.
• Provides
  information and support in the development of the work plan, quarterly
  reports and annual reports
• Supervises
  M&E, management information systems (MIS) and Knowledge Management/
  Communications team members to ensure that all program results are
  included in the PMP and other program documents.
• Other
  duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.

• The
  applicant Advanced (Masters-level) degree from a recognized institution in
  public health, statistics, or related field and minimum of 9 years of
  experience designing and implementing M&E systems for international
  donor-funded projects in Uganda.
• Additional
  skills/experience in one or more of the following technical areas:
  community-based health programs; family planning/reproductive health
  (FP/RH); maternal and child health (MCH)/nutrition; malaria; information
  education communication (IEC) / behavior change communication (BCC).
• Experience
  in data collection, statistical analysis, qualitative research, and
  dissemination of results.
• Experience
  in designing survey and research tools, organizing and delivering training
  workshops, managing community mobilization and advocacy activities for
  local non-governmental organizations.
• Strong
  technical skills in data management, M&E, disease surveillance,
  mapping, and/or assessment.
• Knowledge
  of USAID system of indicators, results, and reporting.
• Ability
  to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment.
  Flexible and proactive attitude towards problem-solving.
• Willingness
  and ability to travel frequently to project sites around the country.
• Excellent
  interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.  Demonstrated
  ability to build consensus and navigate complex political contexts.
  Ability to develop effective working relationships with USAID, local
  organizations, other program partners and counterparts.
• Excellent
  computer skills including MS Office (Excel); strong presentation skills
• Fluency
  in English is required. Additional proficiency in Swahili will be
  preferred.
• Willingness
  to reside and travel frequently within Uganda.

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