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• Develop a thorough Performance Monitoring
  Plan (PMP) and oversee its implementation and periodic revision.
• Create, test, and utilize data collection
  instruments as needed.
• Perform or supervise data collection and
  analysis according to the project and PMP workplan.
• Maintain secure database with all project
  monitoring data.
• Offer data to staff to assist in
  decision-making and advocacy efforts.
• Actively facilitate ongoing programmatic
  adaptation, learning, and synthesis of best practices.
• Provide substantive leadership on
  quarterly and annual reports.
• Carry out training and coaching for
  project staff to build technical M&E skills, as well as an
  appreciation for and ongoing use of M&E data for effective
  implementation.
• Offer ongoing training, technical
  assistance, mentorship, and oversight to all local partners and
  sub-grantees in data collection, data management, and adaptive
  implementation.
• Serve as the manager of external
  evaluation processes (formative and summative).
• Perform any other duties as assigned by
  the Chief of Party.

• The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
  should ideally possess a Bachelor’s degree in Human Rights, Political
  Science, Law, Statistics, Social Sciences, or another relevant discipline;
  Master’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in
  designing or implementing M&E processes, or a combination of training
  and experience.
• Pats exposure and experience designing,
  managing, and/or evaluating projects in the Democracy, Human Rights, Rule
  of Law, Media, or Governance sectors strongly preferred.
• Past professional experience in East
  Africa, preferably within Uganda.
• Past background in both quantitative and
  qualitative research methods, including participatory data collection
  approaches.
• Past exposure and experience organizing
  and delivering training workshops; strong oral presentation skills.
• Familiarity with USAID M&E policies
  and procedures.
• Hands-on experience working in dynamic,
  conflict-affected, and/or politically repressive environments preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management
  skills; a demonstrated ability to work independently and under tight
  deadlines.
• Ability to work closely with staff members
  at various levels of the organization and engage with a variety of
  different stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a
  flexible attitude.
• Willingness and ability to travel
  regularly to different project sites around Uganda.
• Excellent cross-cultural skills and
  familiarity with gender equality principles.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively
  in English, both verbally and in writing. Language skills in Luganda
  and/or Luo preferred. 
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism
  and security of data and data sources, particularly in sensitive
  environments; ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of
  work at all times.

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