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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer Non-profit Jobs – Mercy Corps
Organization: Mercy
Corps
Corps
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Program
Manager
Manager
About Mercy Corps:
Mercy Corps is an International
NGO that exists to alleviate poverty and oppression by helping people build
secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps has been fully registered
in Uganda as an operational NGO. Currently Mercy Corps has an office in Kampala
and is implementing Food Security programs which comprise of Water and
Sanitation, Livelihood and Agriculture and Conflict Mitigation Management
Program in North and North Eastern Uganda. We implement programs in the
northern districts of Pader, Kitgum, Agago, Lamwo, Kaabong, Abim and Kotido
with funding from USAID, USDA, Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other
private donations.
NGO that exists to alleviate poverty and oppression by helping people build
secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps has been fully registered
in Uganda as an operational NGO. Currently Mercy Corps has an office in Kampala
and is implementing Food Security programs which comprise of Water and
Sanitation, Livelihood and Agriculture and Conflict Mitigation Management
Program in North and North Eastern Uganda. We implement programs in the
northern districts of Pader, Kitgum, Agago, Lamwo, Kaabong, Abim and Kotido
with funding from USAID, USDA, Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other
private donations.
Job Summary: The Monitoring,
Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer will be responsible for tracking,
monitoring and evaluating the program’s activities. This position is a key role
in Mercy Corps’ program quality assurance, accountability, documentation and
learning unit. The position holder will be responsible for submitting donor
reports and additional reports as needed. The position holder will support the
program team in planning and execution of monitoring and evaluation activities,
ensuring quality in line with accepted standards, providing essential feedback
for learning, accountability and decision making. The position holder will
report to the Program Manager and be under the technical guidance of the Senior
Country MEL and Communication Manager.
Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Officer will be responsible for tracking,
monitoring and evaluating the program’s activities. This position is a key role
in Mercy Corps’ program quality assurance, accountability, documentation and
learning unit. The position holder will be responsible for submitting donor
reports and additional reports as needed. The position holder will support the
program team in planning and execution of monitoring and evaluation activities,
ensuring quality in line with accepted standards, providing essential feedback
for learning, accountability and decision making. The position holder will
report to the Program Manager and be under the technical guidance of the Senior
Country MEL and Communication Manager.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Support the initial start-up period of any
new program by leading the implementation of a more detailed assessment
activities and initial work plan refinement phase, making sure to include
key beneficiaries and stakeholders, in close partnership with the Program
Manager. - Oversee 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 end line
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 Deputy 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.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate for the Mercy Corps Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
(MEL) Officer job opportunity
should a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agriculture, Demography,
Statistics, Business administration or relevant field. - Three years of program monitoring and
evaluation experience. - Good knowledge of concepts and demonstrate
skills in monitoring and evaluation, project cycle, results chain and
frameworks, participatory monitoring. - Ability 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. - Extensive 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. - Fluent in both spoken and written English.
Local language skills are a plus. - Residents of Acholi are encouraged to
apply. Residents and those with experience in Acholi/Lango Region are
highly encouraged to apply. Empowering staff through opportunities for
growth and development. - 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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their
E-mail applications including a cover letter clearly stating the salary
requirements, updated CV (with three professional referees), and copies of
academic qualifications/certificates addressed to the Senior HR and Legal
Manager, Mercy Corps Uganda to: ug-mcjobs@mercycorps.org
E-mail applications including a cover letter clearly stating the salary
requirements, updated CV (with three professional referees), and copies of
academic qualifications/certificates addressed to the Senior HR and Legal
Manager, Mercy Corps Uganda to: ug-mcjobs@mercycorps.org
Deadline: 3rd April 2018
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