Monitoring & Evaluation Officer US Non-profit Jobs – Center for Victims of Torture (CVT)

Organisation: Center for
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.
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.
Key Duties and
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:
  • 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: 
  • 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.
Deadline: 28th
February, 2017

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