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• Support the initial start-up period of any
  new program by leading the implementation of a more detailed assessment activities
  and initial workplan refinement phase, making sure to include key
  beneficiaries and stakeholders, in close partnership with the Program
  Manager.
• Lead the development of the M&E
  framework and Indicator Plan to be submitted to supervisor for review.
• Generate and implement M&E tools for
  all assessments and program implementation needs, in close coordination
  with full program team and continually engaged in field activities.
• Coordinate baseline and endline
  assessments, case studies, post-distribution monitoring, after action
  reviews and other monitoring activities in area of operation.
• Draft and lead the finalization of all
  donor reporting requirements, in coordination with Program Manager and
  Senior MEL Officer.
• Maintain an up to date database that reflects
  progress (including disaggregated beneficiary counts) and donor
  indicators, in line with both organizational standards and the donor’s
  database.
• Build the capacity of all team members to
  develop and maintain an excellent M&E system, and facilitate periodic
  reflection and analysis of program monitoring information that feeds into
  programming and learning.
• Actively participate in all
  implementation, providing advice and feedback for quality results at any
  point, as needed.
• Work closely with Director of Programs,
  Program Manager, Program Officers and other staffs to ensure that
  activities are implemented on plan and progress towards targets is not
  compromised.
• Conduct himself/herself both
  professionally and personally in such a manner as to credit Mercy Corps
  and to not jeopardize its mission.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by
  his/her supervisor or representatives.

• The
  ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Monitoring, Evaluation and
  Learning (MEL) Officer job placement
  should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Agriculture,
  Demography, Statistics, Business administration or relevant field.
• Three years of program monitoring and
  evaluation experience.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of concepts
  and demonstrate skills in monitoring and evaluation, project cycle,
  results chain and frameworks, participatory monitoring.
• Should be able to lead the design and
  implementation of surveys, have knowledge of commonly used probability and
  purposive sampling techniques.
• Must have perfect writing and analytical
  skills.
• Should have knowledge of quantitative and
  qualitative data collection, reporting techniques. S/he should understand
  and be able to apply basic measures of central tendency and spread.
• In addition to Microsoft Excel, the
  candidate should demonstrate fluency in use of at least one data
  management software including Microsoft Access, SPSS, STATA.
• Must be fluent both spoken and written
  English. Local language skills is a plus.
• Residents of Acholi are encouraged to apply.
  Residents and those with experience in Acholi Region are highly encouraged
  to apply.
• The ideal candidate will have the ability
  and curiosity to work comfortably and effectively in the cultural,
  relatively poor infrastructure of West Nile.
• S/he will be an excellent communicator,
  have a strong sense of humor, multi-tasker, and able to work difficult and
  often stressful environments.
• S/he will be committed to the work of
  Mercy Corps and the objectives of this program. They will demonstrate
  their dedication with a strong work ethic, attention to detail and
  creative problem solving.

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