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• Support
  program staff develop a monitoring and evaluation tools
• Carry
  out surveys and assist in monitoring activities that help evaluate program
  success.
• Manage
  program data; including information that is collected by programs, this
  will include database support and design.
• Map
  program activities for use in program planning, implementation, and
  evaluation
• Prepare
  and submit regular reports and summary information to the M&E Manager
  and Program Director.
• Actively
  participate in other monitoring and evaluation activities including field
  visits,
• Be
  fully familiar with the projects’ proposals particularly the goals, objectives,
  PMP, and expected results
• Visit
  the projects areas in Karamoja work closely with the consortium’s M&E
  officers to harmonize methodologies and data requirement.
• Design
  monitoring & Evaluation package where necessary and generate
  monitoring report on qualitative and quantitative progress of projects in
  Karamoja.
• Enter
  monitoring data into computer-based data collection system according to
  schedule, and or supervise the process.
• Work
  closely with the program staff, track that program-based monitoring
  activities are being performed according to schedule and provide timely
  reports and data summaries.
• Ensure
  all program indicators are being met and properly recorded.
• Take
  the lead to ensure that program staffs can undertake independent
  monitoring.

• The
  ideal candidates for the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer should
  preferably hold bachelor’s degree in Social Science or Social Studies or
  any relevant discipline.
• At
  least two years’ work experience in M&E related field.
• One
  year experience working on the computer in Microsoft Office applications
  including Excel and skills in other programs, such as Access or
  statistical packages is required.
• Strong
  knowledge of M& tools and methodologies.
• Fluent
  communication skills in English – both written and oral is required
• Possess
  excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Ability
  to work independently, if and when required and be able to come up with
  creative ideas to resolve monitoring & Evaluation-related problems.
• Excellent
  skills using the computer keyboard (numbers and letters).
• Keen
  attention to detail and patience to double check data entry is essential.
• Good
  basic math skills are essential and general knowledge of statistical
  principles is preferred.
• Comfort
  and ability to talk to and interview people in a respectful manner while
  professionally representing Mercy Corps is essential
• Good
  understanding of the local language in Karamoja

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