DFID NU-TEC Program Jobs – Monitoring and Results Manager at Palladium International

Organization: Palladium International
Project Name: Transforming
the Economy through Climate Smart Agriculture (NU-TEC)
Funding Source: DFID
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Palladium International
develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities,
businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and create enduring
value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit organisations.
Palladium is built on the idea that progress will be supported by four key
pillars: International Development, Strategy Execution Consulting, Impact
Investment and Training and Events.
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About DFID NUTEC Project:
The DFID-funded
Transforming the Economy through Climate Smart Agriculture (NU-TEC) aims to
develop pro poor agricultural markets in Northern Uganda and promote inclusive
growth. DFID has identified a set of market failures that are standing in the
way of way of the effective functioning of the agricultural sector in Northern
Uganda. These include input markets, land tenure issues, storage
infrastructure; access to finance; rural transport and processing capacity. The
programme intends to address these market failures by facilitating improvements
in agricultural productivity and to encourage private sector investment in
medium to large agribusiness through the application of a market systems
development approach. The programme also places a strong focus on reforming the
regulatory environment in Northern Uganda by promoting more effective
regulation and application of quality grades and standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
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Work closely with the Results Director and Research
Lead, the MRM Manager will be required to establish project-wide MRM systems;
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Building the capacity of the project technical staff
in monitoring results and in capturing learning, working with them to develop
detailed results chains for their interventions;
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Manage regular project reporting of results,
particularly quarterly reports, annual reports and annual reviews;
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Technically support the development of concept
notes, results chains and a results measurement framework by technical staff;
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Keenly analyse data sets in conjunction with Market
and Intervention Managers to ensure that accurate & coherent results are
collected across the project;
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Oversee other studies as directed by the Team Leader
to address gender, poverty, social inclusion, climate smart agriculture, etc.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
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The ideal candidate should hold a good Master’s
degree or similar qualification in Business, Economics, Statistics or other
relevant studies;
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Prior experience setting up RME systems for private
sector development programmes (of at least USD 10 million);
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Past experience reviewing and writing reports;
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Previous experience in the development of surveys
and data collection instruments for monitoring programmes;
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Previous data analysis experience using Microsoft
Excel, SPSS or any other data analysis and statistical tools;
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Working knowledge of the institutions and
organizations and/or businesses that provide services to the agricultural
sector in Uganda and at the Regional level;
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Detailed knowledge and understanding of Donor
Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED) standard;
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Previous supervisory/ managerial responsibilities
within a busy team.
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Possess the ability to work within a fast-paced and
dynamic environment;
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Excellent communications skills;
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A passion for the international development sector.
How to Apply:
All candidates
who desire to join one of the world’s leading development consultancy organisations,
Palladium International, should Apply Online by visiting web link below.

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