Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Organization: Private
Education Development Network (PEDN)
Education Development Network (PEDN)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Report to: Monitoring and
Evaluation Manager
Evaluation Manager
About US:
The Private Education Development Network (PEDN) is a Ugandan
non-profit organization incorporated in the year 2004 to promote and integrate
entrepreneurial programs, active teaching and learning in the formal and
informal Education system in Uganda. It works through a multi sectoral
approach, public private partnership (PPP) frameworks to provide holistic
programming, coordination and implementation of programs and activities.
non-profit organization incorporated in the year 2004 to promote and integrate
entrepreneurial programs, active teaching and learning in the formal and
informal Education system in Uganda. It works through a multi sectoral
approach, public private partnership (PPP) frameworks to provide holistic
programming, coordination and implementation of programs and activities.
About Project Activity:
PEDN with implement the Aflatoun Social & Financial Education
Activity which seeks to increase economic opportunities for young Ugandans,
through entrepreneurship, leadership, and workforce readiness training to
36,000 young people in 80 primary schools in the districts of Mubende, Masindi,
Mbale and Gulu.
Activity which seeks to increase economic opportunities for young Ugandans,
through entrepreneurship, leadership, and workforce readiness training to
36,000 young people in 80 primary schools in the districts of Mubende, Masindi,
Mbale and Gulu.
Job Summary: The Monitoring
& Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for the field
assessments, collection and analysis of data, submit activity monitoring and
evaluation plans for all Aflatoun YLA activities. The M&E plan will outline
key activities, indicators of achievement which should support
Aflatoun/YLA Results Frame work and other
reporting requirements, baseline, quarterly, endline data and annual targets as
well as indicators specific to project activities. The Officer will undertake
knowledge management and ensure documentation for visibility of the activity
work across the all regions. S/he will ensure alignment of M&E of the
Aflatoun/YLA with the knowledge management, impact measurement and learning
work of the overall organization.
& Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for the field
assessments, collection and analysis of data, submit activity monitoring and
evaluation plans for all Aflatoun YLA activities. The M&E plan will outline
key activities, indicators of achievement which should support
Aflatoun/YLA Results Frame work and other
reporting requirements, baseline, quarterly, endline data and annual targets as
well as indicators specific to project activities. The Officer will undertake
knowledge management and ensure documentation for visibility of the activity
work across the all regions. S/he will ensure alignment of M&E of the
Aflatoun/YLA with the knowledge management, impact measurement and learning
work of the overall organization.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Assessments & Evaluations:
- Continuously report on progress and
performance of Activity indicators according to the selected activity
priority interventions. - Organize logistics for undertaking field
based evaluation of the Activity in all regions. - Develop concept notes/ proposals based on
the findings of monitoring and evaluation of processes. - The M&E Officer will technically
support Activity manager in producing reports (quarterly, annual, final)
in a timely manner which accurately reflects field level conditions and
programming progress according to the design.
Data Collection:
- Guide and lead the team in all data
collection processes - Collect data through activity records,
surveys, focus groups, training participant surveys and the MIS.
Activity Monitoring:
- 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
Activity team. - Measuring progress on interventions
outlined in the work plan - Conduct M&E plan reviews in
collaboration with YLA, these sessions will evaluate activity progress. - Develop Measurable Outputs and
continuously review performance Indicators. - Recommend strategies for enhancing the
efficiency and effectiveness of the Activity by identifying issues and
developing plans to minimize or eliminate such issues. - Provide activity targets targets to monitor progress
- Provide technical support to the field
teams in interpreting Activity 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
implementation. - Further guide, supervisor and ensure
completion of assigned tasks to the Activity team and other contracted
persons/organizations to achieve the set goals
Knowledge Management:
- The M&E Officer will coach, train and
assist co-workers in understanding and implementing M&E activities. - Train and assist Activity field staff in
conducting 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 Activity. - Collect or compile success stories, good
practices and case studies
Reporting and Documentation:
- 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 different levels and preparing consolidated progress report for
management in accordance with the approved reporting formats. - Report to the M&E and Activity
managers, on progress vis-à-vis planned activities and expected outputs of
the Activity. - Submit monthly and quarterly progress
reports and ensure timely donor reporting. - Undertake regular visits to the field to
asses and evaluate Activity performance and disseminate findings as
appropriate in consultation with the Activity manager - Document the learning and success of the
intervention.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the M&E
Officer vacancy should hold a Bachelors’ degree in development related
subjects, such as Economics and Statistics. A Post Graduate Diploma in Project
Monitoring and Evaluation is desirable - A minimum of three years’ experience of
working in Monitoring and Evaluation - Demonstrates substantial experience in
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, Feed-the-Future (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 and MS
Office packages. - 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; - Excellent communication and analytical
skills. - Willingness to undertake regular field
visits - Previous experience in youth development
interventions - Excellent facilitation and coordination
skills - Team work orientation
- Good networking skills
- Strong documentation and proposal
development skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join PEDN
should send their updated CVs and cover letters to: [email protected] or
[email protected]
should send their updated CVs and cover letters to: [email protected] or
[email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
Deadline: 20th
January 2017
January 2017
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