Job Title: Manager – Monitoring, Evaluation &
Learning (MEL)
Organization: VSO
Learning (MEL)
Organization: VSO
Duty Station: Kampala /
Gulu, Uganda
Gulu, Uganda
Reports to: Head of
Programmes
Programmes
About VSO:
VSO is the world’s leading independent international development
organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing
countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills,
build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives
and make the world a fairer place.
organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing
countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills,
build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives
and make the world a fairer place.
Job Summary: The Manager –
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) will oversee the development and
implementation of a robust MEL strategy aligned to VSO Uganda Country Strategic
Plan and VSO’s Global Results Framework
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) will oversee the development and
implementation of a robust MEL strategy aligned to VSO Uganda Country Strategic
Plan and VSO’s Global Results Framework
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Developing MEL System:
- Lead development and delivery of a Country
MEL strategy incorporating an efficient and effective system and
operational plans - Develop effective methods and tools to be
applied across projects and programmes for evidence-based data collection,
analysis and reporting - The jobholder will design and manage a
bottom-up, evidence-based reporting pyramid that synchronises data
management at projects, programmes and country levels. - Lead training of staff, volunteers and
partners on VSO’s MEL strategy, methods and tools - Continuously update and upgrade VSO’s MEL
strategy based on changes in internal and external contexts and in close
collaboration with relevant colleagues.
Data Integrity Management:
- Support project teams to develop and
implement quality MEL plans - The incumbent will design methods that
ensure data integrity at activity, output and outcome levels - Carry out regular field visits for spot
checks of MEL processes in projects and support risk mitigation measures - Prepare and share quarterly progress
reports demonstrating quality and risk management in project MEL
plans
Reviews & Evaluations:
- Develop country-level reviews and
evaluation plan informed by all active projects and ensure delivery of the
plan in collaboration with relevant colleagues, partners and donors. - Lead baselines, midterm and end term
project evaluations across VSOU’s core programmes. - Lead development of evaluation TORs,
contract awarding and management to ensure timely evaluation results.
Learning & knowledge sharing:
- Work in close collaboration with the HoP
and Programme Managers to develop a strong learning culture through
project evidences - Lead documentation of key learnings, good
practices and evidence-based case studies from projects and programmes - Work in close collaboration with
programmes team for effective dissemination of programme outcomes and
lessons learnt
Managing People:
- Apply VSO’s People First Principles to
manage performance of direct reports - Manage effectively need and expectations
on direct reports’ learning & development - Inspire MEL and programmes teams to
improve quality programme development and delivery in VSO Uganda
programme. - Take timely disciplinary actions to manage
staff
Programme Development and Delivery:
- Support the programmes team in design and
development of quality programmes and proposals through clear, innovative
and impact-oriented MEL Plans - Support programme teams in project
start-ups, monitoring and closure from a MEL perspective - Work closely with VSOU team in the
development of quality logframes/results frameworks and theories of Change - Provide support in the preparations for
donor monitoring visits and external engagements - Support the compilation of internal and
external reports
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the VSO Manager –
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) job opportunity should hold a
Master’s degree in a relevant subject; specialisation in one or more MEL
areas will be an advantage. - A minimum of five years of experience in a
similar role. - Ability to provide high quality MEL
related trainings - Highly competent and experienced in
research and evaluation with up to date knowledge in MEL. - Previous experience of developing, co-ordinating,
planning standards, tools and techniques. - Ability to actively support a team to
manage competing work priorities and deliver on MEL. - Previous experience in developing MEL
systems and processes – particularly working and managing data – including
analysing raw data - Solid IT skills; experience in use of
SPSS, EPI-Info and other packages; qualitative data analysis
tools/software. - Prior exposure and experience in the use
of participatory methodology / tools for M&E - Strong time management, organisation
skills and commitment to excel - Ability to handle highly confidential
information with tact, discretion and sensitivity. - Self-motivated, ability to use own
initiative, flexibility. - Sound judgement and the confidence to take
appropriate action; a high degree of initiative and persistence. - Ability to analyse and synthesize complex
information. - Ability to build productive working
relationships, influence and engage others. - Excellent interpersonal skills, working
effectively with others, listening, understanding and achieving
appropriate results. - Numerate; confident, experienced and
accurate when dealing with financial and other data.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to
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