Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Organisation: Restless
Development
Development
Funding Source: European
Union
Union
Reports to: Programme
Coordinator
Coordinator
Gross annual salary: UGX
12,195,936
12,195,936
Duty Station: Uganda
About Restless:
Restless Development is taking
up the position of global banner carrier for youth-led development;
demonstrating at the grassroots and policy levels that young people can and
must play a lead role in development. Over the past five years Restless
Development has more than tripled the size of its budgets and programmes, and
has been repeatedly cited as a model of best practice in youth-led development
by the World Bank, DFID, UNICEF and others.
up the position of global banner carrier for youth-led development;
demonstrating at the grassroots and policy levels that young people can and
must play a lead role in development. Over the past five years Restless
Development has more than tripled the size of its budgets and programmes, and
has been repeatedly cited as a model of best practice in youth-led development
by the World Bank, DFID, UNICEF and others.
Job Summary: The
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will offer technical support to ensure the
smooth running of all monitoring and evaluation systems in our Kotido office.
He/she will lead on developing and updating monitoring, evaluation and
reporting systems, including packaging and disseminating data generated for
internal and external audiences. He/she will oversee the project’s research, evaluation
and learning activities and ensure effective management of all project
databases.
Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will offer technical support to ensure the
smooth running of all monitoring and evaluation systems in our Kotido office.
He/she will lead on developing and updating monitoring, evaluation and
reporting systems, including packaging and disseminating data generated for
internal and external audiences. He/she will oversee the project’s research, evaluation
and learning activities and ensure effective management of all project
databases.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Lead monitoring and
reporting systems 40%: Working
closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
reporting systems 40%: Working
closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
- In
charge of developing an M&E strategy for the project - Assess
the information requirements for the project and lead on design,
development and review of all monitoring and reporting systems and tools
for the project - Actively
support programme team to utilise monitoring and reporting tools to
capture information across programme indicators - Steer
the development of performance frameworks used by different stakeholders
and ensure consistency with the definition and methodology of collection
by keeping an M&E plan for each indicator. - Design
M&E guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the
project as aligned to the national compendium and ensure compliance - Support
the programme team to record and analyse project data - Design
and lead training and other capacity building initiatives on monitoring
and reporting systems for staff and volunteers - Prepare
quarterly and annual M&E project reports such as Key Performance
Indicator reports showing progress against each indicator, efficiency
reports, and support donor reporting requirements at all times (monthly,
quarterly, bi-annual and annual reports) - Carry
out performance reviews and data use workshops periodically as agreed by
the line manager - Conduct
Quarterly Data Quality Assurance (DQA) for the project in collaboration
with program staff
2. Package and disseminate
learning: 20%: Working closely
with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
learning: 20%: Working closely
with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
- Manage
the analysis of monitoring and reporting data and produce reports for
timely dissemination to internal and external stakeholders - Organise
multi-stakeholder review meetings and other internal and external fora to
disseminate programme results and learning - Prepare
internal and external reports as required - Ensure
learning is shared between Restless Development and UGAPRIVI at different
foras within and outside the organization - Document
case studies (Monthly) and Most Significant change Stories (MSCs) on a
bi-annual basis highlighting programme success and lead the participatory
review of the MSCs
3. Lead research and
evaluation activities: 20% Working
closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
evaluation activities: 20% Working
closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
- Steer
the design and implementation of market assessment, baseline and end line
surveys, midterm review while working closely with the programme team - Support
youth-led research initiatives as part of the programme cycle - Manage
the programme mid-term and final evaluations - Design
and lead training and other capacity building initiatives on monitoring
and reporting systems for staff and volunteers
4. Manage data storage systems
15%: Working closely with the
Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
15%: Working closely with the
Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
- Assist
the programme team in documentation and filing of all programme data using
both on and offline systems - Establish
and regularly update programme databases clearly showing the project reach
across target population - Compile
and submit reports drawing on data captured as required
5. Other 5%: Other duties as required. Occasionally
working on weekends and holidays for which time off in lieu can be taken
working on weekends and holidays for which time off in lieu can be taken
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate should hold a degree in the field of Statistics,
Demography, SWASA, or any other relevant field of study. - Post
graduate Diploma in M&E is an added advantage - Any
other training in livelihood is essential - A
minimum of three or more years’ experience in the development sector,
including Research monitoring, evaluation and learning (e.g. data
collection, entry, cleaning, analysis, reporting) - Good
knowledge and understanding of monitoring and reporting systems and tools,
including both qualitative and quantitative methods - Excellent
understanding of development issues, particularly in relation to youth
livelihoods and employment, sexual reproductive health, and civic
engagement - Excellent
IT skills, including Excel and Word - Excellent
written and verbal communication skills - Excellent
organisational skills and a sound, methodological approach to financial
management - Past
exposure and experience in developing and maintaining administrative and
financial systems - Excellent
problem-solving skills and ability to make sound operational decisions - Strong
team player able to work under own initiative - Willingness
to travel to rural areas as required for monitoring visits - A
strong personal commitment to the values of Restless Development - Past
experience in training others in monitoring and evaluation tools and
techniques is desired - Precious
experience with relevant software packages such as Epi Info, Excel and
SPSS is advantageous - Past
exposure and experience of supporting youth volunteering programmes is
also desired - Past
experience in monitoring and evaluating livelihood programs will be highly
advantageous - The
individual must be results orientated, highly self-motivated and have
demonstrated analytical skills. - The
successful candidate will thrive in a multi-cultural environment as part
of a rapidly growing and developing organisation and be personally
committed to Restless Development’s mission and values.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged
to send a completed application form, download
here, to [email protected].
to send a completed application form, download
here, to [email protected].
NB:
Please note we DO NOT accept CVs, resumes or covering letters
Please note we DO NOT accept CVs, resumes or covering letters
Deadline: 28 November 2014
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