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• Develop
  provisional indicators according to the selected activity priority
  interventions.
• Organize
  logistics for undertaking field based evaluation of the project in the
  five regions.
• Develop
  concept notes/ proposals based on the findings of monitoring and
  evaluation of projects.
• The
  M&E Officer will technically support Project Team Leader in producing
  reports (quarterly, annual, final) in a timely manner which accurately
  reflects field level conditions and programming progress program
  design. 

• Guide
  and lead the team in baseline data collection
• Collect
  data through activity and advocacy focal point person’s records, surveys,
  focus groups, training participant surveys, Ugandan government records and
  in built applications via SMS campaigns.

• Develop
  provisional targets to track the work plan through monitoring and
  evaluation.
• Keenly
  track, record and report physical progress against the implementation
  plans in consultation with the project team.
• Measuring
  progress on interventions outlined in the work plan
• Conduct
  annual M&E plan reviews in collaboration with USAID, these sessions
  will evaluate activity progress of the project
• Develop
  Measurable Outputs and Performance Indicators and Identifying high quality
  performance indicators
• Recommend
  strategies for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the projects
  by identifying issues and developing plans to minimize or eliminate such
  issues.
• Provide
  activity targets and annual targets to monitor progress
• Provide
  custom indicators which will depend on the disaggregated by sex and age.
• Provide
  technical support to the field teams in developing project M&E
  framework and detailed implementation plan aligned to the impact
  measurement
• Hold
  review/discussion with project team to identify the feasibility of the
  M&E format implementation and introduce appropriate modification, if
  required.
• Regularly
  review monitoring reports to assess impact and identify the causes of potential
  bottlenecks in project implementation.
• Further
  guide, supervisor and ensure completion of assigned tasks to the project
  team and other contracted persons/organizations to achieve the set goals

• The
  M&E Officer will coach, train and assist co-workers in understanding
  and implementing M&E activities.
• Train
  and assist program field staff (AFPP’s) in conducting project evaluations
  and will ensure that evaluation findings are utilized in future program
  design.
• Use
  the M&E system results as a basis for indicators and measuring
  progress on interventions in the work plan
• Facilitating,
  with the appropriate use of available technology, the identification and
  documentation of lessons and best practice, the sharing and dissemination
  of knowledge and experience for the benefit the project and NUCAFE
  activities.
• Collect
  or compile of success stories, good practices and case studies
• Use
  the elements of the FTF M&E framework and the mission’s agenda,
  serving as a champion of learning.

• Support
  manage the information-gathering process for results and performance
  reports, in addition to other briefings, summaries, papers, presentations,
  etc. for various audiences as needed tracking results through monitoring
  and reporting
• Collecting,
  compiling and analyzing reports at association level with the Advocacy
  focal point persons and preparing consolidated progress report for project
  management in accordance with the approved reporting formats.
• Report
  to the project manager, on progress vis-à-vis planned activities and expected
  outputs of the project.
• Submit
  monthly progress reports and timely donor reporting to (USAID).
• Undertake
  regular visits to the field evaluate project performance and disseminate
  them as appropriate in consultation with the project manager
• Document
  the learning and success of the project

• The
  ideal candidate for the M&E Officer vacancy should hold a Bachelors’
  degree in development related subjects, such as Economics and Statistics
  /A bachelor’s degree in development Economics or Economics or social
  sciences. Possession of a Master’s degree in Economics or  Rural Development will be an added advantage
  or Post Graduate Diploma in Project Monitoring and Evaluation
• A
  minimum of three or more years’ experience of working in Monitoring and
  Evaluation
• Demonstrates
  substantial experience in an M&E or other programming role.
• Proven
  ability in Data Collection, Data Management and Analysis.
• Past
  experience of conducting project evaluations including using survey
  methodologies of CLA tools, FTF M&E frameworks.
• Good
  knowledge of project cycle management and development.
• Computer
  skills especially in statistical analysis using programs such as SPSS, MS
  Access, STATA, Excel, among others.
• Ability
  to multitask in a very fast-paced, often rapidly changing environment
• Ability
  to manage partnership relationships with diplomacy, seeking win-win
  solutions. A demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of
  constituents is a must
• Stress
  tolerance and resilience; sense of humor; highly organized; attention to
  detail; and ability to work under pressure with multiple and shifting
  priorities
• Proven
  analytical and project management skills, including the ability to move
  projects forward from inception to implementation to completion with
  adherence to deadlines;
• Ability
  to follow instructions thoroughly while also providing a strategic and
  critical eye to identify and address additional gaps;
• Ability
  and experience in developing and maintaining effective working
  relationships with people, internally and externally, from a wide-variety
  of types of organizations, cultural backgrounds, and functional expertise;
  
• Strong
  communication and analytical skills.
• Willingness
  to undertake regular field visits
• Previous
  experience in disaster rehabilitation projects
• Excellent
  facilitation and coordination skills
• Team
  work orientation
• Good
  networking skills
• Strong
  documentation and proposal development skills
• Computer
  literacy skills

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