Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Organization: Restless
Development
Development
Duty Station: Uganda
Gross Annual Salary: UGX 21,118,331 gross per annum
Reports to: Programme
Coordinator
Coordinator
About US:
Restless Development (Uganda) is an International NGO established to
address the challenges faced by young people in Uganda by placing young people
at the forefront of change and development. Our vision is for all Ugandan youth
to live healthy and productive lives, fully supported by those around them. Our
programming focuses on three core areas: youth sexual and reproductive health
and rights, youth civic participation and youth employment and livelihoods.
address the challenges faced by young people in Uganda by placing young people
at the forefront of change and development. Our vision is for all Ugandan youth
to live healthy and productive lives, fully supported by those around them. Our
programming focuses on three core areas: youth sexual and reproductive health
and rights, youth civic participation and youth employment and livelihoods.
Job Summary: The Monitoring
and Evaluation Officer will provide technical oversight and support to an
ongoing Youth Livelihood Programme in Karamoja/Kotido district. The incumbent
will work closely with the Programme Coordinator to provide support to ensure
the smooth running of all monitoring and evaluation systems, processes and
activities in our Kotido office. He/she will lead on developing and updating
monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems, including tool design, data
collection, packaging and disseminating data generated for internal and
external use and audiences. He/she will support reporting and planning
functions of the programme and oversee the project’s research, evaluation and
learning activities and ensure effective management of all project databases.
and Evaluation Officer will provide technical oversight and support to an
ongoing Youth Livelihood Programme in Karamoja/Kotido district. The incumbent
will work closely with the Programme Coordinator to provide support to ensure
the smooth running of all monitoring and evaluation systems, processes and
activities in our Kotido office. He/she will lead on developing and updating
monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems, including tool design, data
collection, packaging and disseminating data generated for internal and
external use and audiences. He/she will support reporting and planning
functions of the programme and oversee the project’s research, evaluation and
learning activities and ensure effective management of all project databases.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Lead planning, monitoring and reporting systems 40% Working
closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
closely with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
·
Develop
an M&E Plan and strategy for the project
Develop
an M&E Plan and strategy for the project
·
The
jobholder will assess the information requirements for the project and lead on
design, development and review of all monitoring and reporting function,
systems and tools for the project
The
jobholder will assess the information requirements for the project and lead on
design, development and review of all monitoring and reporting function,
systems and tools for the project
·
Support
Area programme team to utilise planning, monitoring and reporting tools to
capture information across programme indicators
Support
Area programme team to utilise planning, monitoring and reporting tools to
capture information across programme indicators
·
Take
lead in the development of performance frameworks and tools used by
different stakeholders and ensure consistency with the definition and
methodology of collection by keeping an M&E analysis plan for each
indicator.
Take
lead in the development of performance frameworks and tools used by
different stakeholders and ensure consistency with the definition and
methodology of collection by keeping an M&E analysis plan for each
indicator.
·
Design
M&E guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the project as
aligned to the national compendium and ensure compliance across the
entire project process in liaison with the M&E Unit at Head Office.
Design
M&E guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the project as
aligned to the national compendium and ensure compliance across the
entire project process in liaison with the M&E Unit at Head Office.
·
Support
the programme team to Manage (record/capture, analyse, report, disseminate and
safely store) project data.
Support
the programme team to Manage (record/capture, analyse, report, disseminate and
safely store) project data.
·
Design
and lead training and other capacity building initiatives on monitoring
and reporting systems for staff and volunteers in liaison with the M&E unit
at Head office.
Design
and lead training and other capacity building initiatives on monitoring
and reporting systems for staff and volunteers in liaison with the M&E unit
at Head office.
·
Prepare
monthly, quarterly and annual M&E project reports as per organisational and
donor requirements and guidelines such as Key Performance Indicator
reports showing progress against each indicator, efficiency reports, NPRs
(National Progress Reports) and KAP (Knowledge Attitude and Practices) Surveys
to support donor reporting requirements at all times (monthly, quarterly,
bi-annual and annual reports)
Prepare
monthly, quarterly and annual M&E project reports as per organisational and
donor requirements and guidelines such as Key Performance Indicator
reports showing progress against each indicator, efficiency reports, NPRs
(National Progress Reports) and KAP (Knowledge Attitude and Practices) Surveys
to support donor reporting requirements at all times (monthly, quarterly,
bi-annual and annual reports)
·
Carry
out performance reviews, validation and data use workshops periodically as agreed
with the line manager
Carry
out performance reviews, validation and data use workshops periodically as agreed
with the line manager
·
Conduct
Quarterly Data Quality Assurance (DQA) for the project in collaboration with
program staff and M&E Unit at Head Office.
Conduct
Quarterly Data Quality Assurance (DQA) for the project in collaboration with
program staff and M&E Unit at Head Office.
Package and Disseminate learning 20% Working closely with the
Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
·
Manage
the analysis of monitoring and reporting data and produce reports for timely
dissemination to internal and external stakeholders
Manage
the analysis of monitoring and reporting data and produce reports for timely
dissemination to internal and external stakeholders
·
Organise
multi-stakeholder review meetings and other internal and external fora to
disseminate programme results and learning
Organise
multi-stakeholder review meetings and other internal and external fora to
disseminate programme results and learning
·
Prepare
internal and external reports as required
Prepare
internal and external reports as required
·
Document
lessons, best practices and impact from area project for learning within,
across and outside Restless Development.
Document
lessons, best practices and impact from area project for learning within,
across and outside Restless Development.
·
Ensure
learning is shared and disseminated between Restless Development, development
stakeholders and UGAPRIVI at different foras within and outside the organisation
Ensure
learning is shared and disseminated between Restless Development, development
stakeholders and UGAPRIVI at different foras within and outside the organisation
·
Document
case studies (Monthly) and Most Significant change Stories (MSCs) on a
quarterly and bi-annual basis highlighting programme success and lead in the
participatory review and selection of the MSCs.
Document
case studies (Monthly) and Most Significant change Stories (MSCs) on a
quarterly and bi-annual basis highlighting programme success and lead in the
participatory review and selection of the MSCs.
Lead research and evaluation activities 20% Working closely
with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
with the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
·
Take
lead in the design and implementation of market assessments, baseline and end
line surveys, midterm review while working closely with the programme team
Take
lead in the design and implementation of market assessments, baseline and end
line surveys, midterm review while working closely with the programme team
·
Support
youth-led research initiatives as part of the programme cycle
Support
youth-led research initiatives as part of the programme cycle
·
Oversee
the programme mid-term and final evaluations
Oversee
the programme mid-term and final evaluations
·
Design
and lead training and other capacity building initiatives on monitoring and
reporting systems for staff and volunteers
Design
and lead training and other capacity building initiatives on monitoring and
reporting systems for staff and volunteers
·
Perform
and ensure quality assurance of programme systems and interventions
Perform
and ensure quality assurance of programme systems and interventions
Manage data storage systems 15% Working closely with the
Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
Monitoring and Evaluation Unit at Head Office:
·
Assist
the programme team in documentation and filing of all programme data
using both on and offline systems
Assist
the programme team in documentation and filing of all programme data
using both on and offline systems
·
Establish
and regularly update programme databases clearly showing the project reach
across target population
Establish
and regularly update programme databases clearly showing the project reach
across target population
·
Carry
out data verification and quality assurance in line with organisational and
donor requirements
Carry
out data verification and quality assurance in line with organisational and
donor requirements
·
Prepare
and send reports drawing on data captured as per organisational and
donor requirements
Prepare
and send reports drawing on data captured as per organisational and
donor requirements
Other 5% Other
duties as required. Occasionally working on weekends and holidays for which
time off in lieu can be taken
duties as required. Occasionally working on weekends and holidays for which
time off in lieu can be taken
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
·
The applicants for the Restless Development Monitoring
and Evaluation Officer should hold a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Statistics, Demography, Development
Studies, Social Sciences, Social development, Social Work and Social
Administration, or any other relevant field of study.
The applicants for the Restless Development Monitoring
and Evaluation Officer should hold a Bachelor’s degree in the field of Statistics, Demography, Development
Studies, Social Sciences, Social development, Social Work and Social
Administration, or any other relevant field of study.
·
Possession
of a Post graduate Diploma in M&E is an added advantage
Possession
of a Post graduate Diploma in M&E is an added advantage
·
Post
Graduate training in statistical data analysis software and packages is
an added advantage.
Post
Graduate training in statistical data analysis software and packages is
an added advantage.
·
Any
other training in livelihoods, sexual reproductive health, civic
participation/engagement and conflict sensitivity programming is essential
Any
other training in livelihoods, sexual reproductive health, civic
participation/engagement and conflict sensitivity programming is essential
·
A minimum of three years’ experience in the development sector, including Research
monitoring, evaluation and learning (e.g. data collection, entry, cleaning,
analysis, reporting)
A minimum of three years’ experience in the development sector, including Research
monitoring, evaluation and learning (e.g. data collection, entry, cleaning,
analysis, reporting)
·
Broad
knowledge and understanding of monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting
systems and tools, including both qualitative and quantitative methods
Broad
knowledge and understanding of monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting
systems and tools, including both qualitative and quantitative methods
·
Excellent
understanding of development issues, particularly in relation to youth
livelihoods and employment, sexual reproductive health, and civic engagement
Excellent
understanding of development issues, particularly in relation to youth
livelihoods and employment, sexual reproductive health, and civic engagement
·
Excellent
IT skills, including database design and maintenance, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint and Word
Excellent
IT skills, including database design and maintenance, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint and Word
·
Well
versed and conversant with IT and internet based communications and sharing
platforms like Google drive, Email, Skype and social media.
Well
versed and conversant with IT and internet based communications and sharing
platforms like Google drive, Email, Skype and social media.
·
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
Excellent
written and verbal communication skills
·
Excellent
organisational skills and a sound, methodological approach to financial
management
Excellent
organisational skills and a sound, methodological approach to financial
management
·
Experience
in developing and maintaining administrative and financial systems
Experience
in developing and maintaining administrative and financial systems
·
Excellent
problem-solving skills and ability to make sound operational decisions
Excellent
problem-solving skills and ability to make sound operational decisions
·
Good
team player able to balance work under own initiative and that of team mates
Good
team player able to balance work under own initiative and that of team mates
·
Excellent
interaction and interpersonal skills
Excellent
interaction and interpersonal skills
·
Willingness
to travel to project areas as required for monitoring visits
Willingness
to travel to project areas as required for monitoring visits
·
Willing
to work in rural area project settings.
Willing
to work in rural area project settings.
·
Highly
adaptable to rural area project settings.
Highly
adaptable to rural area project settings.
·
A
strong personal commitment to the values of Restless Development
A
strong personal commitment to the values of Restless Development
·
Previous
experience in training others in monitoring and evaluation tools and techniques
is desired
Previous
experience in training others in monitoring and evaluation tools and techniques
is desired
·
Prior
experience with relevant software packages such as Epi Info, Excel and
SPSS is an added advantage
Prior
experience with relevant software packages such as Epi Info, Excel and
SPSS is an added advantage
·
Previous
exposure and experience of supporting youth volunteering programmes
Previous
exposure and experience of supporting youth volunteering programmes
·
Experience
in monitoring and evaluating livelihood programs
Experience
in monitoring and evaluating livelihood programs
·
The individual must be results orientated,
highly self-motivated and have demonstrated analytical skills.
The individual must be results orientated,
highly self-motivated and have demonstrated analytical skills.
·
The successful candidate will thrive in a
multi-cultural environment as part of a rapidly growing and developing
organisation and be personally committed to Restless Development’s mission and
values.
The successful candidate will thrive in a
multi-cultural environment as part of a rapidly growing and developing
organisation and be personally committed to Restless Development’s mission and
values.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join
Restless Development in the aforementioned capacity should fill in this form, download here, and send it to [email protected].
Please note that we DO NOT accept CVs, resumes and cover letters.
Restless Development in the aforementioned capacity should fill in this form, download here, and send it to [email protected].
Please note that we DO NOT accept CVs, resumes and cover letters.
Deadline: 30th August 2017
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