Job Title: Monitoring
and Evaluation Specialist
and Evaluation Specialist
Organization: Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Project Name: Competitive
and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager,
CEDP
CEDP
About CEDP:
The Government of Uganda has received credit from the World Bank
towards implementation of the Competitive and Enterprise Development Project
(CEDP). The project development objective (PDO) is to improve the
competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through supporting reforms in priority
productive and service sectors geared towards a better investment climate with
particular focus on MSMEs.
towards implementation of the Competitive and Enterprise Development Project
(CEDP). The project development objective (PDO) is to improve the
competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through supporting reforms in priority
productive and service sectors geared towards a better investment climate with
particular focus on MSMEs.
The 5 year project comprises of four major components and will be
implemented by seven agencies. However, the overall coordination of the Project
will lie with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) through a Project
Coordination Unit (PCU).
implemented by seven agencies. However, the overall coordination of the Project
will lie with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) through a Project
Coordination Unit (PCU).
Job Summary: The Monitoring
and Evaluation Specialist has the overall responsibility for providing
coordination and leadership for monitoring and evaluation of the project. S/he
is responsible for ensuring accurate and comprehensive data collection and
analysis of results to report on progress towards project objectives. He/she
works with technical team members to develop appropriate indicators, targets
and methods for collecting information on project activities and assist with
analysis for evidence-based decision making for project improvements.
and Evaluation Specialist has the overall responsibility for providing
coordination and leadership for monitoring and evaluation of the project. S/he
is responsible for ensuring accurate and comprehensive data collection and
analysis of results to report on progress towards project objectives. He/she
works with technical team members to develop appropriate indicators, targets
and methods for collecting information on project activities and assist with
analysis for evidence-based decision making for project improvements.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
1. Develop and implement a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system
for the project:
for the project:
- Steer the completion of the design and implementation
of project’s implementation Plan - Develop and implement cost-effective and
efficient data collection systems - Develop program-wide participatory M&E
tools, systems and processes that increase the effectiveness and
accountability of the project - Carrying out data analysis and reporting
for all relevant purposes (e.g. quarterly and annual reports, donor
reports, Top Management) - Identifying and trailing innovative
approaches in monitoring and evaluation systems - Regularly evaluate the project; review the
overall performance of the project against set objectives. - Coordinate the work from all implementing
agencies in liaison with the component managers
2. Supporting the effective engagement of all stakeholders’ staff in
M&E:
M&E:
- Offer technical support in developing and
monitoring progress towards programmatic indicators (based on programmatic
strategies) - Develop the framework and procedures for
the evaluation of project activities. - Establish the organisational structure for
M&E coordination and management across project areas - Ensuring good internal communication of
the progress and impact of the program M&E system - Set up a framework for incorporating
beneficiary communities in the M&E process, and for internalizing
beneficiary feedback in the determination of the project’s next steps
3. Analyse, develop and present M& E Reports:
- Analyse the data generated by the
monitoring and evaluation process, and then produce and present
performance measures against agreed outcomes and targets. - Take the lead in producing data and analysis
on the impact of project work to be included in the Annual Report, and any
other impact reports, that is suitable for a variety of internal and
external audiences. - Generate data in an agreed reporting
format to donors and key stakeholders
4. Offer technical input into other programmes where M&E expertise
is of relevance (e.g. targets and indicator approach for scaling-up the impacts
of the sustainability standards movement): May assume other special
assignments / projects as instructed by the Project Manager
is of relevance (e.g. targets and indicator approach for scaling-up the impacts
of the sustainability standards movement): May assume other special
assignments / projects as instructed by the Project Manager
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The candidate should possess an honours
degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social
Administration or the other related subjects from a reputable University
with post graduate training and qualification in M&E. A master’s
degree in related and relevant field will be an added advantage. - A minimum of five years’ hands-on experience
in designing and/or implementing organisational level systems for M&E - Past exposure and experience in designing
and/or implementing data collection and data management systems - Working knowledge of data analysis
software (e.g. SAS, SPSS) and basic computer skills (word-processing,
spread sheets, and databases) is required. - Strong knowledge of/expertise in evaluation
techniques (quantitative and qualitative methodologies, questionnaire
development, statistical analysis, logic models, evaluation plans, etc.) - Strong experience in the entire evaluation
cycle, from design and formulation to implementation, analysis and
presentation of results and recommendations. - Good oral and written communication skills.
Should be fluent in English. - Proven integrity in handling public
resources and in executing duties. - A high level of interpersonal and
management skills and ability to work with teams in the organization - Proven integrity and confidentiality in
handling public resources and in executing duties - Ability to work under pressure and tight
deadlines - Proven Planning and organisation skills,
Problem solving skills and Leadership and management skills
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to deliver their application letters,
updated curriculum vita and photocopies of academic and professional
certificates to the address below.
updated curriculum vita and photocopies of academic and professional
certificates to the address below.
Please indicate the position being applied for on top of the envelope.
The Project Coordinator,
Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Plot 43, Nakasero Road,
P. O. Box 7683, Kampala- Uganda.
Deadline: 1st
September, 2014
September, 2014
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