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Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
Organisation: Center for
Victims of Torture (CVT)
Victims of Torture (CVT)
Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda
About US:
The Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) is headquartered in St. Paul,
Minnesota, USA and is a humanitarian non-governmental organization that
provides mental health rehabilitation to refugees around the world. In Uganda,
CVT provides mental health rehabilitation services to survivors of
LRA-inflicted torture and violent trauma; provides on-site mental health
clinical mentoring and supervision to counselors in partner NGOs; and works to
build a network of mental health service providers in northern Uganda.
Minnesota, USA and is a humanitarian non-governmental organization that
provides mental health rehabilitation to refugees around the world. In Uganda,
CVT provides mental health rehabilitation services to survivors of
LRA-inflicted torture and violent trauma; provides on-site mental health
clinical mentoring and supervision to counselors in partner NGOs; and works to
build a network of mental health service providers in northern Uganda.
Job Summary: The Monitoring
& Evaluation Officer is responsible for the entry, analysis, and reporting
of confidential clinical data. The incumbent will implement and maintain data
collection systems, monitor the integrity of collected data, and provide
oversight for the data collection process generally; contribute to reports for
a variety of internal and external audiences; and consult with and support
program and clinical staff about client progress, program evaluation, and
data-related issues. The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will report to the
Field Representative while also working closely with the Research Department
based at Headquarters.
& Evaluation Officer is responsible for the entry, analysis, and reporting
of confidential clinical data. The incumbent will implement and maintain data
collection systems, monitor the integrity of collected data, and provide
oversight for the data collection process generally; contribute to reports for
a variety of internal and external audiences; and consult with and support
program and clinical staff about client progress, program evaluation, and
data-related issues. The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will report to the
Field Representative while also working closely with the Research Department
based at Headquarters.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Data Management:
- Enter,
clean, and maintain electronic records of clinical activities and
client outcomes. - Process completed assessment forms
(submitted by clinical staff); enter the data into a database/datasets;
verify that data is correctly entered; detect and resolve data integrity
issues. - Create documentation of computer file
folders and location of database/dataset files. - Store original (blank), master, and
analysis files in separate computer folders. - Name and organize data files and folders
according to the documented convention. - Back-up data files after each wave of data
entry. - Safeguard the confidentiality of client
data. - Ensure the secure storage of electronic
client data (as well as paper forms while in possession).
Data analysis:
- Analyze
and interpret results using SPSS, SurveyGizmo, Microsoft Excel, or
other programs. - Calculate frequencies, descriptive
statistics, and generate figures/graphs (e.g., bar charts, pie charts). - Keenly analyze client outcomes using
crosstabs, t-tests, Cohen’s D, and other statistical techniques. Score
client measures for aggregate reporting and analysis purposes. - Devise and conduct additional analyses as
needed to respond to requests to address substantive evaluation or
clinical questions.
Collection of clinical data:
- Support
clinical staff in collecting client data. - Maintain
original, blank, paper copies of the clinical assessment forms. - Ensure that a supply of adequate paper
forms is available as needed by clinical and counseling staff. - Work in liaison with the clinical and
counseling staff to ensure adequate procedures are in place to securely
and reliably collect, enter, and store confidential client information,
especially as forms are transferred to and from clinical and M&E staff
for data entry.
Monitoring:
- Regular
monitor data and data collection processes to ensure adherence to data
collection protocols, especially as it relates to clinical
assessment measures. - Identify problems with data collection,
including patterns of missing data, internal reliability, problematic
content of particular questions, and so on. - Collaborate with clinical, counseling,
research, and administrative staff to address data-related problems. - Report deleterious or ongoing data-related
issues to the Field Representative and CVT Research Department. - Ensure that no changes are made to the
clinical assessment forms without the approval of CVT Research Department.
Reporting:
- Contribute
to regular reports concerning clinical and program data for both internal
and external audiences. - External
audiences include quarterly and annual reports to funding agencies.
Internal audiences include monthly reports to CVT Headquarters
International Services staff, requests from CVT Research Department, or
local ad hoc requests from clinical or administrative staff.
Consultation and
communication:
communication:
- Consult
with CVT staff (i.e., admin, clinical, research) concerning data
management, data collection, data analysis, or evaluation topics as
requested. - Consult and/or collaborate on other
reporting efforts involving data as requested. - Maintain close communication with clinical
staff and CVT Research Department. - Actively participate in clinical meetings
as possible. Gain familiarity with work with clients. - Gather meaningful questions from clinical
and administrative staff concerning our clients and our program. When
possible, conduct analyses and present results from CVT data germane to
addressing such questions.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The
ideal candidate should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in a social
science discipline, data or computer science discipline, or other field,
with substantial research and/or data analysis training component. Advanced degree or other
certifications in social science, computer science, program evaluation,
etc is desired - A
minimum of three years’ experience, including in program evaluation,
research, or data management - Excellent
ability to communicate effectively in English and Luo, both written and
spoken - Excellent
computer skills, including Microsoft Office, particularly Excel - Excellent
numeracy skills - Strong
administrative skills and high level of attention to detail - Show
commitment to the values of equality, non-discrimination, and human rights
for all - Ability
to communicate in a highly professional manner with a variety of audiences - Ability
to work independently, maintaining high self-motivation and organization,
and consistently meeting deadlines - Ability
to maintain confidentiality - Good
team player, with excellent interpersonal skills, able to take
direction, and work collaboratively with others - Flexible
and able to adapt to change - Previous
experience with statistical software, such as SPSS is desirable - Previous
experience with online surveys, such as SurveyGizmo
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send a cover
letter, updated CV, and 3 professional references to UgandaAdmin@cvt.org,
including the job title in the subject line of your email. Priority
consideration will be given to applicants from northern Uganda.
letter, updated CV, and 3 professional references to UgandaAdmin@cvt.org,
including the job title in the subject line of your email. Priority
consideration will be given to applicants from northern Uganda.
Deadline: 28th
February, 2017
February, 2017
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