International
Uganda
largest children’s development organizations (non-profit / INGOs) in the world.
We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to
promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan’s
vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in
societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan is independent, with
no religious, political or governmental affiliations.
Evaluation & Research Graduate Intern will work closely with the MER team
in actualising the processes for establishing a functional national web-based
database in the organisation.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure
that the database ToR is adhered to by consultants constructing the
database - Carry
out data quality checks are embedded in the database. - Ensure
that all security controls in the database are effective - All
CPs and Projects in Plan International Uganda are embedded in the
Database - Data
entry fields for all indicators are provided for in the database - Ensure
that data tools are correctly and comprehensively completed/filled by
project staff standardised CP tools - Carry
out data quality assessments periodically - Ensure
that all project staff and data entrants are trained on correct entry of
data, its analysis, retrieval from the database and use to report
effectively. - Ensure
that the database is updated on a monthly basis - Generate
Reports for various Project Coordinators and projects are
periodically generated to inform learning and accountability - Tasked
with information generation and wide sharing with approvaland use both
internally and externally using online systems - Ensure
that the G-Drive is well organised and synchronised with the database.
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Plan
International Monitoring, Evaluation & Research Graduate Intern job
placement should hold a Bachelor’s degree in ICT, IT, Computer Science,
Statistics (majoring in computing), Computer programming/database design
or any other related degree qualification- must be a recent graduate of
not more than 18 months - No working experience required
- Demonstrated ability to produce results within deadlines and work under pressure
- Possess
excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish credibility
quickly - Demonstrated
ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across all
levels - Excellent
communication (oral and written) skills in English - Computer
literacy i.e. proficiency in the use of MS Office tools - Graduates
should be willing to commit their time on the programme for the entire
year. - Graduates
with demonstrated good character, creativity, honesty, positive attitude,
ability to learn.
the following:
- Application
letter - Curriculum
Vitae with Contact telephone numbers - Copies
of relevant certificates - Names
and contact details of three references. - Statement
indicating the objective of the internship and the expected outcomes. - In
all cases, intern applicants will be required to include details of
their course of study, number of years in college, respective grades
attained, at-least a 500 words write-up on “Reasons for their interest in
joining Plan International Uganda as an intern”.
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