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• Research
  donor M&E requirements for proposals and communicate them to proposal
  development teams.
• Provide
  country teams with direct technical assistance in designing and reviewing
  M&E components of project proposals (e.g. conceptual frameworks,
  budgets), and facilitating development of methodologies to measure
  results, outputs and outcomes.

• Assist
  LWR country teams and partners in use of: 1) innovative, efficient, and
  effective participatory monitoring and evaluation tools and methods
  (including but not limited to the use of technology); 2) cost-effective,
  easily manageable, and user-friendly systems for data collection,
  analysis, and reporting; 3) effective strategies for reflection on and dissemination
  of lessons learned. 
• Review
  partner monitoring systems through monitoring reports or monitoring visits
  as requested and provide feedback or help to develop solutions to
  monitoring challenges particularly in accurate data collection and analysis.

• Support
  country teams to work with of country-based technical assistance for
  project M&E, including baseline study and evaluation consultants.
  Ensuring quality assessments to inform organizational decision-making.
  Assist in the writing of clear terms of reference, guide how to supervise
  consultants and review deliverables, and contribute to the review of
  deliverables to ensure LWR and NGO DMEL standards are met.
• As
  appropriate, provide technical oversight for M&E consultancies to
  ensure compliance with LWR’s cooperation agreements and/or consultancy
  contracts; reviewing consultant proposals, reviewing consultant
  deliverables against contract, carrying out regular field monitoring
  visits and providing timely technical review and feedback.
• Steer
  or participate in periodic project or program internal evaluations as
  needed.

• Support
  ongoing implementation of the DMEL framework in the East Africa Region
  through training, coaching, and hands-on support of LWR regional and
  partner.
• Work
  with country offices and headquarters teams to periodically compile data
  and results (e.g. beneficiary numbers) that are needed for communication
  to various stakeholders.
• Analyze
  evaluation study results and synthesize their implications for program performance
  and development. Present these findings clearly and succinctly, both
  orally and in writing, to LWR country and regional staff. Participate in
  dissemination of evaluation findings to LWR global staff, regional
  partners or other stakeholders as needed.
• Participate
  in the implementation of LWR’s Knowledge Management Strategy and help
  develop strategies for reflection and dissemination of lessons learned
  from M&E.
• Participate
  actively in relevant local, regional, or international M&E networks
  and communities of practice, or other learning, academic, and networking
  forums as appropriate. These fora include those within and outside of LWR.
  Seek out and represent LWR in opportunities to showcase LWR M&E
  practices in relevant forums.

• The
  candidate must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field; specialized
  training in operations research, quantitative analysis, participatory
  evaluation methodology are highly desirable.
• A
  minimum of five years’ progressively responsible experience in the
  monitoring and evaluation of international development and relief
  projects.
• In-depth
  knowledge of participatory planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning
  systems, methods, and tools within a development/relief NGO context.
• Past
  exposure and experience with M&E for agricultural programs and
  integration of technology for M&E processes highly desirable.
• Demonstrated
  experience and understanding of US Government and other international
  donor requirements, expectations and trends for M&E.
• Experience
  in coaching and conducting trainings.
• Highly
  developed analytical and communication skills, and ability to assimilate
  and process information for wide-ranging audiences.
• Excellent
  writing skills a must.
• Proven
  ability to prioritize, organize and produce results efficiently under
  pressure and with little supervision; ability to resolve problems
  creatively and logically ability to accept supervision.
• Excellent
  interpersonal skills: able to work with diverse groups of people in
  multicultural, team oriented environment.
• Excellent
  written and verbal communications in English. Ability to communicate in
  Kiswahili and other languages of Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya highly
  desirable.
• Proficiency
  in using accounting, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, and web browser
  software; additional statistical analysis and database software experience
  a plus.
• Proof
  of ability to work legally in Uganda. Note: This position only provides
  benefits of a local hire.
• Willingness
  and ability to travel approximately 60% of time within the region and
  occasionally outside of the region.
• Deep
  commitment to LWR’s core values, and ability to model those values in
  relationships with colleagues and partners.

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