Organisation: VSO
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of
Programmes
Programmes
About Us:
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 lead 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 lead 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 - 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 - 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 a 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 - Oversee the 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 - Assist in preparations for donor
monitoring visits and external engagements - Support the compilation of internal and
external reports
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The applicant must 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 in developing,
co-ordinating, planning standards, tools and techniques. - Ability to actively support a team to
manage competing work priorities and deliver on MEL. - Prior exposure and 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 - 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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to
apply online at the link below.
apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 30th
November 2017
November 2017
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