Officer
Development)
Development) is a non-political and non-confessional international NGO food
security, health promotion, economic development, education, microfinance,
institutional support and regional founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris,
France. ACTED’s vocation is to save lives, assist vulnerable dialogue as well
as cultural promotion. For its programs in Northern Uganda, Karamoja and Kampala,
ACTED is looking populations and bring hope to those in need for a better
future. ACTED is active in 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle
East and Central America and develops about 150 projects yearly in diversified
activities such as emergency relief, food security, economic development,
health promotion, education, microfinance, regional dialogue, institutional
support as well as cultural promotion.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and implementation of
needs assessments and baseline surveys to establish and track indicators; - Monitoring indicators to
ensure that the program meets its goals and objectives; - Design and implementation of
impact assessments; - Actively facilitate quick and
accurate reporting of monitoring results to ensure that ACTED, donors and
other organizations can build upon successes and lessons learnt during the
program; - Mentor and train staff in the
fields of appraisal and baseline data collection and process, impact and
indicator monitoring
Experience:
- The applicant should possess a
good University degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Social sciences,
demography, development studies. - At least three to four years’
experience in Programme Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation. - Exhibit impartiality,
objectivity and confidentiality are imperative; without prior
authorization assessment reports should not be shared and kept within the
AMEU unit; - Flexibility and adaptability
are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and organize
work independently. - Good knowledge and
understanding the nature of the work carried out by programs is necessary
for ensuring the relevancy and usability of the reports produced.
Therefore a proactive and self-motivated attitude towards gaining a good
understanding of ACTED programs is essential; - Willingness to learn and
capacity to innovate: the AMEU Officer must be inventive and eager to
improve his or her own skills, and be capable to adapt, shape and develop
tools best suited for ACTED’s activities; - Diplomacy is required for all
interactions as well as good organizational and communication skills with
international and national staff and rural communities. - Possess the ability to travel
and work in difficult conditions and under pressure; - Knowledge of local language
(Karimojong/Pokot) and/or past regional experience is an added advantage. - Advanced knowledge of computer
software and hardware operation is an added advantage.
candidates should send their applications which should include a
cover letter, a detailed CV giving telephone numbers of three referees,( don’t
attach any academic qualifications on all emailed applications). It is also
important that you specifically address each of the Qualifications for a
vacancy in your cover letter. The information you provide in your application
must be clear and concise as it will be the basis for the selection of
applicants for further assessment/interview. Applications that do not meet the
above job requirements will be rejected. Please send your electronic
applications to: [email protected].
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