Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Organisation: HarvestPlus
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist
About HarvestPlus:
HarvestPlus is a Global Challenge Program of the Consultative Group on
International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). HarvestPlus seeks to develop and
disseminate nutrient dense staple food crops as a means to reduce
micronutrient malnutrition (hidden hunger) in developing countries. The initial
target micro-nutrients are iron, zinc, and vitamin A. HarvestPlus Uganda is
upscaling distribution I of vitamin A (orange) sweet potato and high iron beans
to farmers in selected regions of the country. This is accomplished through
joint action between HarvestPlus and implementing NGOs.
International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). HarvestPlus seeks to develop and
disseminate nutrient dense staple food crops as a means to reduce
micronutrient malnutrition (hidden hunger) in developing countries. The initial
target micro-nutrients are iron, zinc, and vitamin A. HarvestPlus Uganda is
upscaling distribution I of vitamin A (orange) sweet potato and high iron beans
to farmers in selected regions of the country. This is accomplished through
joint action between HarvestPlus and implementing NGOs.
Job Summary: The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will
develop/review and implement monitoring and evaluation j framework including
selection/review of indicators, design of M&E strategies, guidelines,
standard reporting forms, databases and monitoring and evaluation tools. S/he
will engage in monitoring the progress of the project and report on the
progress. Following a philosophy of “monitoring, learning and action”, the
Officer will train staff on monitoring, collect data and share knowledge to
improve implementation practice.
develop/review and implement monitoring and evaluation j framework including
selection/review of indicators, design of M&E strategies, guidelines,
standard reporting forms, databases and monitoring and evaluation tools. S/he
will engage in monitoring the progress of the project and report on the
progress. Following a philosophy of “monitoring, learning and action”, the
Officer will train staff on monitoring, collect data and share knowledge to
improve implementation practice.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Proactively coordinate
the implementation of monitoring and evaluation framework with the
different partner NGOs. - Technically support
M&E specialist and the technical team in updating project result
framework - Monitor periodic
progress of activities based on partner annual work plans including data
collection and ensuring appropriate documentation at partner level - Review monitoring
tools including standard reporting forms in consultation with the M&E
specialist and other HarvestPlus staff, - Review the database
and analytical framework for analysis of information to assess progress of
the project at partner level - Perform statistical
analysis of collected data and ensure adequate reporting of this
information at partner level - Work closely with the
M&E specialist to ensure data quality assessments and entry in
databases.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should
hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Agricultural
Sciences, Business Administration, or Development Studies - Significant experience
in M&E methods and approaches (quantitative, qualitative,
participatory field research methods) including practices in the
agriculture or nutrition sectors - Good working knowledge
and experience in the planning and implementation of M&E frameworks
and systems (including logframes) - Computer literacy
skills i.e. Proficient in Microsoft office programmes (Excel, PowerPoint,
Word), knowledge of statistical software (STATA or SPSS) - Highly killed in data
management and analysis - Excellent oral and
written English communication skills; fluency in some local languages - Collaborative,
self-motivated and able to work well within a multi-disciplinary teams - Excellent
interpersonal and organizational skills - Prior NGO Community
experience is an added advantage - Good working knowledge
of pro-poor strategies; gender-sensitive approaches is also highly
advantageous - Extensive knowledge
and understanding of rural development, with a focus on participatory
processes, joint management, and gender issues is highly preferred
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about humanities and desire to join HarvestPlus
Program in the aforementioned capacity, please send your application letter, a
curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of three professional
references (including telephone and e-mail address), should be sent to the
Country Manager via E-mail to: [email protected].
Program in the aforementioned capacity, please send your application letter, a
curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of three professional
references (including telephone and e-mail address), should be sent to the
Country Manager via E-mail to: [email protected].
Deadline: Friday, 9th
May, 2014
May, 2014
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