Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
Organization: Ministry of Water and Environment
Project Name: Farm Income Enhancement and Forestry Conservation
(FIEFOC) Programme (Project 2).
(FIEFOC) Programme (Project 2).
Funding Source: African Development Bank (AfDB)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: National Project Coordinator
About US:
The
Government of Uganda (GoU) has applied for a loan from the African Development
Bank (AfDB) to finance the Farm Income Enhancement and Forestry Conservation
(FIEFOC) Programme (Project 2). The project specific objective is to improve
household incomes, food security, and climate resilience through sustainable
natural resources management and agricultural enterprise development. The
project consists of four components namely: (i) Agriculture Infrastructure
Development; (ii) Agribusiness Development; (iii) Integrated Natural Resources
Management; and (iv) Project Management.
Government of Uganda (GoU) has applied for a loan from the African Development
Bank (AfDB) to finance the Farm Income Enhancement and Forestry Conservation
(FIEFOC) Programme (Project 2). The project specific objective is to improve
household incomes, food security, and climate resilience through sustainable
natural resources management and agricultural enterprise development. The
project consists of four components namely: (i) Agriculture Infrastructure
Development; (ii) Agribusiness Development; (iii) Integrated Natural Resources
Management; and (iv) Project Management.
Job Summary: The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer
will cultivate an organizational culture, which is attentive to the need for
rigor in generating data; actively using high quality data to inform and assess
the progress and results of activities implemented under the project. The jobholder
will also lead and support development of project results framework, M&E
plan and project annual work plans.
will cultivate an organizational culture, which is attentive to the need for
rigor in generating data; actively using high quality data to inform and assess
the progress and results of activities implemented under the project. The jobholder
will also lead and support development of project results framework, M&E
plan and project annual work plans.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and maintain a monitoring and evaluation
system that incorporates the effective monitoring of inputs, outputs,
effects and impacts; - Develop formats for collection of
periodic/seasonal data regarding field activities, baseline and periodic
surveys, and impact assessment
and ensure harmonization of data collection methodologies; - Collect, compile and analyze the data, in a
timely manner, regarding different sub-components/activities against
envisaged project objectives; - The incumbent will document performance of
the project against targets with special responsibility to qualitative and
quantitative indicators and ensure reporting requirements are met; - Offer technical assistance for modification
of project implementation plans for components on the basis of the
information collected from the field on different aspects; - Establish a framework for involving
beneficiary communities in the M&E process and internalizing
beneficiary feedback in project implementation path; - Provide guidance and training on M&E
concepts and tools to project stakeholders - Lead surveys/information collection for
impact assessment of project activities; - Supervise M&E staff for inspection of
field activities for ensuring adoption of specified standards for
monitoring; - Work in liaison with Component Coordinators
analyze and document project results and impact, compile all reports to
ADB/NDF, GoU and other different stakeholders; - Offer technical support to the capacity
building meetings and workshops. - Prepare periodic progress reports; and
perform other duties as assigned from time to time by the National Project
Coordinator;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for this vacancy must
hold a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics or relevant field from a
recognized university; - Possession of a Master’s degree in monitoring
and evaluation. - A minimum of five years’ experience in
designing and/or implementing data collection and data management systems;
and knowledge of Logical Framework and other strategic planning
approaches. - Proven work experience with development
projects where statistical analysis skills, impact evaluation, performance
evaluations and M&E training have been applied; - Previous experience in working with
Government and Local Government M&E systems; - Excellent oral and written communication
skills and creative thinking personality; - Prior and proven experience successfully
implementing African Development Bank/Nordic Development Fund/ World Bank
funded programs is an added advantage; - Strong managerial and leadership skills and
excellent computer skills (proficiency in Microsoft Office – Applications
such as Excel, Power Point, and Access);
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied
with recent CV detailing work experience, present position, current
remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also
include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied
with recent CV detailing work experience, present position, current
remuneration, professional and educational qualifications. Applicants must also
include contact details (telephone and email) of three (3) referees.
The
Permanent Secretary,
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry
of Water and Environment,
of Water and Environment,
Old
Portbell Road, Luzira.
Portbell Road, Luzira.
Attn:
Head Human Resources Management
Head Human Resources Management
Deadline: 5th August, 2016
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