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• Manage
  the development of, and manage the M&E system (database and e-library
  repository).
• In
  charge of developing an M&E service pack (reporting formats for data
  and narrative) for the district local government and district farmer
  association (DFA) staff supervising and managing implementation and
  service providers.
• Assess
  and develop trainings in data collection tools as needed, to ensure that
  appropriate measures are established and implemented by service providers
  to provide sufficient basis for review of project progress and for
  monitoring changes seen on ground.
• Technically
  support the community development specialist to monitor the effectiveness
  of the project’s gender, youth and poverty targeting, by ensuring
  appropriate data disaggregation. Offer technical support to service
  providers on gender issues and project targets with respect to inclusion
  of women and youth and ensure adequate awareness and activities in this
  respect, including during reporting.
• Support
  the district local governments and DFAs to prepare district level AWPBs
  and then consolidate inputs to the annual work plan and budget (AWPB),
  including arranging district level and project stakeholder review
  workshops. This work will be supported at the PMU level by the financial
  controller.
• In
  charge of preparing and implementing project knowledge management and
  communications strategy.
• Contribute
  to the knowledge management and communications aspects of the TORs of
  implementing agencies and service providers, and support the service
  providers in this respect, based on an assessment of capacity.
• Take
  responsibility for the creation of an e-library repository, collecting
  knowledge and stories, and ensuring easy access for all staff.
• Support
  the project coordinator in their role as the project spokesperson by
  preparing write-ups and talking points, and pointers (questions to be
  expected), as well as the appropriate responses.
• Provide
  leadership in organizing and managing project events such that the events
  are viewed as learning experiences.
• Take
  responsibility for relations with service providers, including organising
  annual data verification exercises in the field.
• Work
  with the CDOs and CBFs to ensure that the periodic review days at
  different levels, have a structured format and information on the project
  activities being presented and are documented for future use in planning
  and evaluation activities.
• Coordinate
  reports from service providers for quarterly, semi-annual and annual
  reports.
• Manage
  special studies to be undertaken, including preparation of ToRs and
  overseeing the work of the consultants.
• Offer
  on-the-job training and backstopping to personnel involved in data
  collection, data entry and data transmission.
• Ensure
  that tools are used and procedures adhered to.
• Work
  closely with the financial controller and district support accountant in
  Gulu to link physical and financial progress data.
• Support
  technical officers in monitoring activities.
• Coordinate
  input to and finalisation of progress reports.
• Support
  project coordinator in project reporting and accountability.
• Support
  project manager in development of logical framework and reaching the
  impact of the project.
• Develop
  statistical framework for impact evaluation.
• Manage
  the undertaking of specialised studies.
• Develop
  e-library, web-site, newsletters and radio programmes, in collaboration
  with relevant agencies.
• Technically
  support the development of PMU and MSP knowledge management briefs /
  policy dialogue initiatives.
• Set
  up project web-site.
• In
  charge of the development of project brochures, calendars etc.
• Undertake
  stakeholder mapping and strategies for communication with each group.
• Report
  on impact, including the log-frame and impact on poverty, as well as
  ensuring a common understanding of these issues in the PMU.

• The
  applicant must hold a Master’s degree in management, economics or a
  similar subject, and specific training in M&E, data management and
  gender and targeting tools from a recognised University / Institution.
• A
  minimum of eight or more years’ experience, including at least four
  working with knowledge management, planning, M&E and/or MIS in
  government/donor programmes or large institutions
• Working
  knowledge of logical framework programmes and participatory systems.
• Strong
  managerial skills and demonstrated capacity to manage people and interact
  with a wide range of private sector partners, public sector
  representatives, and development partners.
• Self-motivated,
  with demonstrated ability to take initiatives and work under a minimum of
  supervision, but also to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Prior
  experience with performance based contract monitoring and output based
  work planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Detailed
  knowledge and understanding of aspects of technical writing to different
  categories of audiences
• Past
  experience working with the media and different stakeholders, as well as
  events management.
• Ability
  to bring together various stakeholders for purposes of policy dialogue.
• Working
  knowledge of work planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Excellent
  oral and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent
  quantitative and analytical skills.
• Ability
  to set up and follow through on a monitoring system in a complex
  environment, and capacity to design and carry out relevant field level
  verification and other data validation tools.
• Computer-literate
  and well-versed in the use of Word, Excel and the Internet. Basic
  knowledge of Access would be an asset.

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