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• Tasked with planning, development and
  implementation of the M& E frameworks and data management
• Leads research, documentation, learning,
  and supports reporting functions
• Initiation and coordination of reviews
  (mid-term reviews and final evaluations) and routine monitoring.
• Responsible for the M&E, including
  programme publications and maintenance of the programme resource centre.
• Responsible for archiving of project
  documents, reports, minutes, etc., from start to closure.
• He/she will be a member of the Programme
  Unit team that may be delegated on other M&E role in other ongoing and
  or new grants projects.
• Oversees the process of developing a
  monitoring and evaluation plan and frameworks for the project.
• Supports Plan International Uganda
  implementing partners to streamline M&E systems for effective
  execution of M&E functions.
• Develops indicators, monitoring frameworks
  and tools for the project.
• Implements the project M&E framework
  and coordinate tasks and processes for monitoring project progress.
• Takes lead and manages documentation of
  the project data/information.
• Trains and coaches Plan International
  Uganda and partner staff on use of the M&E framework, data collection
  and documentation tools.
• Offers technical support to project staff
  on participatory monitoring methodologies with children and communities.
• Supports project evaluations and all MER
  initiatives to the highest quality as per Evaluation and Research
  standards.  
• Records and analyses project monitoring
  data to support effective project reporting and decision making.
• Works in liaison with the Project
  coordinator to develop project progress reports.
• Takes lead in documentation of project
  successes, best practices, case studies, lessons learnt and reflections
  from the project to enhance learning.
• Conducts project data quality assessments
• Compiles and disseminates M&E
  information needed for periodic project planning.
• Supports work and budget planning under
  the supervision of the Project Coordinator.
• Works in liaison with the Project
  Coordinator in sharing project information and progress to enhance project
  accountability to stakeholders.
• Regularly shares programme updates between
  Plan International Uganda and partners.
• Works closely with the Project Coordinator
  to profile project activities both in local and international media
  networks through, events, launches and campaigns.
• Collates the needed data/information to
  support development of cases to advance advocacy efforts for the project.

• Planning and timely response on different
  communication and M&E aspects, working together with diverse teams and
  departments.
• Quality of monitoring and evaluation of
  the project to inform design.
• Building the projects’ research capacity.
• Developing the capabilities of Plan
  International Uganda Project and partner MER staff.

• The applicant for the Plan International
  MER Coordinator – Pink Revolution job vacancy must hold a Bachelor’s
  degree in Development Studies/ Social Sciences/ economics/statistics or
  its equivalent.
• Additional training on relevant M&E
  software (MS office, in design, Acrobat, Internet, web).
• A minimum of three years’ experience in
  performing both communications and M&E functions of a project.
• Previous experience in supporting partner
  organisations to conduct communications and M&E activities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current
  communication issues and trends, particularly in the humanitarian sector.
• Knowledge of environment and current
  effective practice on monitoring & evaluation.
• Good knowledge of how the media and
  journalists work in Uganda.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of child
  rights and development.
• Good understanding of gender and gender
  transformative programming.
• Significant MER experience working in an
  emergency response contexts
• Highly pro-active and highly committed to
  monitoring and sharing the project’s work
• Communicates effectively (verbal, written
  and online).
• Organised and able to multi-task and
  manage multiple priorities within short deadlines.
• Records and filing skills for maintaining
  information resources and publications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including
  the ability to build relationships with colleagues in Plan International
  Uganda partner organisations as well as key external actors; hence a team
  player.
• Fluency in English and good working
  knowledge of local languages spoken in Uganda.
• Use of social media-Facebook, twitter,
  blogging, etc.

• Shows commitment and understanding to
  always act in the best interest of the child and respect to human rights.
• Promotes a culture of learning and
  sharing.
• Demonstrates a high degree of
  confidentiality.

• Holds self-accountable for making
  decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling
  Plan International values, striving for lasting impact
• Honest, encourages openness and
  transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity, capacity to
  include and empower others.

• Comfortable working with others, as part
  of a team or as a team leader. Builds and maintains effective
  relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners
  and supporters; approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
• Values diversity and sees it as a source
  of competitive strength.
• Develops and encourages new and innovative
  solutions.
• Thinks strategically, reflects about
  achievements and recognizes people’s contribution.

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