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• Offer leadership and guidance to managers and officers in developing the M&E framework based on developing theories of change and results chains, for each intervention and ensure all programme staff understand and are able to use the M&E framework; and
• Recognise opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.

• Develop and technically support the creation of detailed impact projections for sector strategies and support interventions, in close collaboration with Intervention Managers;
• Maintain a strong monitoring and data collection system that ensures accurate data capture, collation and report generation, including the development of relevant databases templates, forms and other data systems for programme staff to improve their analytical capacities and contribute data to the M&E system;
• Implement results chain monitoring plans, including regular field visits, facilitation of focus groups, key informant interviews and mini surveys;
• Design and implement appropriate impact assessments which conform to good practice in the measurement of market system development programmes, and enable attribution to be measured effectively;
• Collect and gather appropriate baseline data to inform key M&E processes;
• Design, and then report against the programme log frame and provide supporting analysis around the value for money of programme interventions;
• Supporting the overall learning agenda within the Agricultural Market Development Programme through the development of detailed case studies which capture what works and what doesn’t work in the pursuit of programme implementation;
• Ensure that programme implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with Mercy Corps’ relevant programme guidelines, principles, values, quality standards and strategic plan;
• Ensure that beneficiaries are effectively targeted according to established vulnerability criteria; and
• Compile and submit reports as needed to support internal decision making meetings, communication with stakeholders and partners, and reporting to donors.

• Provide capacity building as needed to specific partners in adopting improved systems for data collection and monitoring;
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence;
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback;
• Supervise, hire and orient new team members as necessary; and
• Provide team members with information, tools and other resources to improve performance and reach objectives.

• Ensure compliance and adherence to the donor and Mercy Corps regulations; and
• Input to scopes of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy.

• Identify, build and manage collaborative partnerships with consortium partners, sub-grantees, donors, local governments and other stakeholders where appropriate;
• Communicate effectively to ensure overall project targets and donor obligations are met; and
• Support the preparation of material and presentations to promote the programme.

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership;
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.

• Ideally, the candidates should hold an MSc in Agricultural Economics, Statistics or Economics related field
• Five or more years’ experience working in data analytics, database development, and M & E
• Capacity to design household surveys and treatment and control groups, manage focus groups and develop case studies reflecting good understanding of the Ugandan context, particularly Northern Uganda
• Prior knowledge of the DCED results measurement standard, evaluation of market systems development programmes and the use of results chains strongly preferred
• Good knowledge and understanding of the design of programme log frames, ideally including familiarity with DFID “how to guidance” for log frame measurement
• Flexibility to adapt evaluation criteria and monitoring systems to changing market circumstances and changing team needs
• Excellent track record in market system analysis and research, design of M&E strategies, and the ability to monitor pro-poor growth market programmes
• Excellent computer skills (complete office package)
• Good report writing and presentation skills

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