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• Design
  and implement, in collaboration with project staff and the Project
  manager, data collection such as needs assessments, Post Distribution
  Monitoring, coverage surveys for emergency responses, SMART and KPC
  surveys using recognized methods of data collection (e.g. cluster
  sampling, LQAS);
• Coordinate
  implementation of M&E tools, including training and support for
  relevant project staff and volunteers on M&E tools, data collection
  and analysis, basic surveying and sampling techniques and support data
  analysis and usage;
• Support
  project in establishing a community-based, gender-sensitive MEAL system
  with quality data controls using ICT4D and strengthen capacity as needed;
• Ensure
  the collection of good quality data in order to reflect the progress of
  programming by supervising enumerator teams and data clerks.

• Provide,
  in collaboration with the GIS officer and EWEA Officer with input from
  field data projections and compiling reports on progress towards
  indicators;
• Provide
  analysis of data in a timely manner for internal monitoring and donor
  reporting, writing project reports as required.
• Provide,
  in collaboration with input from the relevant project staff and field
  teams, a comprehensive written report on survey results in a timely
  manner.

• Coordinate
  in collaboration with the GIS Officer the technical aspects of field
  M&E operations such as mapping the survey area and asking for the
  latest population data;
• Ensure
  that studies and surveys include methods that test adequately the
  additional impact of multi-sectoral program implementation versus vertical
  approaches;
• Actively
  participate in designing questionnaires for surveys and assessments and
  ensure that data collections tools are appropriately developed, revised
  when needed and used throughout the program implementation period;
• Coordinate
  the logistics involved in survey related field work: following up with the
  project staff on enumerator management;
• Coordinate
  the translation and back translation of questionnaires and other data
  collection tools;
• Maintain
  robust records to provide a clear and transparent account of performance
  and take immediate action in areas of poor performance.

• The
  ideal candidate for the Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) Officer
  Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)  job opportunity should preferably hold a
  Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, or Economics or a
  related field from a reputable organisation;
• Post-Graduate
  qualification in monitoring and evaluation, Project Planning and
  Management, Health information.
• At
  least three years of relevant experience in Planning, M&E or in
  implementation of humanitarian and development projects from a reputable
  NGO organization;
• Training
  in Emergencies and Relief operations/ Disaster Risk Reduction will be of
  added advantage;
• Sound
  knowledge and skills in database management and statistical analysis,
  monitoring and evaluation or public health information management.
• Demonstrated
  knowledge, competency and professional skills on the public health aspects
  of infectious disease control, epidemic and pandemic preparedness and
  response with particular attention to application of an all-hazard
  approach in the context of the International Health Regulations (IHR),
  Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) and the use of event based and
  indicator based surveillance.
• Analytical
  Skills
• Data
  analysis and reporting skills
• Public
  speaking and presentation
• Budgeting
  and budgetary control
• Networking,
  alliance building and stakeholder management
• Good
  negotiation skills.
• Team
  building and management.

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