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• Working
  with the Project Coordinator (PC) and Technical Manager for Livestock
  (TML)  develop a Monitoring &
  Learning Plan (MLP) for the L4L project in Uganda
• Disseminate
  MLP and data collection tools to project delivery staff and ensure full
  understanding of, commitment to collection of ongoing monitoring data
  throughout the project lifetime
• Coordinate
  data collection, and collate monitoring data as outlined in the MLP and
  requested by the PC and TML to support project reporting
• Support
  the delivery team to integrate regular data collection into their routine
  activities
• Organise
  and facilitate bi-annual community feedback sessions
• Work
  with nutrition partner (AFRII) to develop tools for, and ensure collection
  of dietary diversity monitoring information throughout the project
  lifetime
• Work
  with PC, TML and MEKMS (Ethiopia) to plan and deliver mid-term and final
  project evaluation.
• Work
  with the PC and the Project Accountant and Administrator (PA&A) to
  ensure all activities are planned and conducted according to the
  organisation’s and the donor’s financial and procurement requirements and
  procedures

• Work
  with the MEKMS in Ethiopia to ensure consistency of approach in indicator
  reporting across the two countries of implementation
• Work
  with the MEKMS in Ethiopia to develop and produce data collection tools
  for use by project staff and partners
• Work
  closely with the MEKMS in Ethiopia to ensure harmonization of all M&E
  tools and processes and coordinate with them on the learning components of
  the project
• Work
  closely with the Quality and Impact team in London to ensure their input
  and review in planning, implementation and reporting of all the above
  activities

• Lead
  regular reviews of the project’s log-frame and data collection plans, and
  ensure that the project is collecting the breadth of indicators required
  at a frequency and timing in line with reporting purposes
• Lead
  on the preparation and reflection processes leading to the annual project
  performance review (PPR) and ensure integration of the PPR’s conclusion
  and action points into further project planning
• Support
  the PC & TML to compile donor reports, and in particular ensure
  availability and timely cleaning and analysis of both outcome and output
  data
• Participate
  in reviews of the project’s work plan and budget as part of the quarterly
  and annual planning processes
• Work
  closely with the PC to collect and compile lessons learned, ensure
  dissemination and maintain dialogue on key project findings

• Participate
  in project team meetings as requested by the PC
• Provide
  technical support to the project and country team and ensure high quality
  of all project M&E deliverables
• Build
  capacity of local communities, partners and staff on data collection,
  management, analysis and results-based monitoring principles
• Review
  and contribute to the development of various project or organisational
  presentations, reports, or other publications on M&E and knowledge
  management at Farm Africa.
• Support
  the implementation of the project’s visibility strategy in line with donor
  guidelines.
• Contribute
  to the relevant forum to share M&E and knowledge management experience
  of the project and contribute to the growth of Farm Africa’s expertise in
  these areas
• Maintain
  regular and effective communications with the wider project team, Uganda
  Country Office and implementing partners.
• In
  consultation with the PC, act as an ambassador, promoting the project and
  the work of Farm Africa, including hosting visitors, speaking at workshops,
  conferences and meeting donors and other officials as and when required.
• Contribute
  to the development of relevant Farm Africa policies and strategies

• The
  ideal candidate for the Farm Africa Monitoring. Evaluation and Knowledge
  Management Specialist (MEKMS) job placement must hold relevant academic
  qualification in numerate/ analytical subject (e.g. statistics, economics,
  econometrics, applied social science)
• At
  least two years’ relevant work experience in the area of monitoring and
  evaluation (or similar)
• Demonstrable
  understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles and practices,
  including the application of the log frame approach
• Knowledge
  of rural development issues in Uganda
• Understanding
  of market-based approaches to development and particularly approaches
  which encourage greater participation of women
• Understanding
  of project learning processes and knowledge management within and across
  projects
• Desirable
• Academic
  qualification relevant to Farm Africa’s areas of operation
• Awareness
  of broader trends in international donor landscape, relating to M&E
  and results-monitoring
• Detailed
  understanding of the pastoralism sector in Uganda
• Proven
  experience conducting quantitative and qualitative field research and
  analysis
• Experience
  in synthesising data and drafting clear written reports/ briefings
• Experience
  of producing and delivering monitoring and learning plans
• Proven
  experience in training and capacity building in M&E practices
• Ability
  to build strong relationships with stakeholders based on trust,
  collaboration, demonstrated commitment and impact, deploying a wide range
  of influencing techniques as required
• Ability
  to lead and inspire a team of enumerators
• Excellent
  network and excellent relationship with government partners
• Strong
  communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability
  to provide challenge and critique others in a constructive and open manner
• Fluent
  written and spoken English
• Methodical,
  thorough approach with attention to detail
• Expert
  in data management and manipulation, especially using Excel
• Adept
  in Microsoft Windows
• Desirable: 
  Fluency in Karamojong and managing partner relationships

• Experience
  of working on projects with a market component
• Experience
  conducting field research in pastoralist communities
• Experience
  of managing external consultants
• Experience
  of working in Karamoja 

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