Organization: CARE
International
International
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
CARE International
is a leading global development and humanitarian organization. In 2014, CARE
worked in 90 countries around the world, supporting 880 poverty-fighting
development and humanitarian aid projects, reaching more than 72 million
people. CARE International in Uganda (CARE) works with others to make a sustainable
improvement in the lives of the very poor, with a focus on women and girls. Our
current program focusses on women and girls’ economic rights, particularly
financial inclusion and governance of natural resources women and girls depend
upon, and on their sexual and reproductive health rights, including a life free
of violence. Our programming is guided by our core values of excellence,
accountability, respect, integrity and transparency.
is a leading global development and humanitarian organization. In 2014, CARE
worked in 90 countries around the world, supporting 880 poverty-fighting
development and humanitarian aid projects, reaching more than 72 million
people. CARE International in Uganda (CARE) works with others to make a sustainable
improvement in the lives of the very poor, with a focus on women and girls. Our
current program focusses on women and girls’ economic rights, particularly
financial inclusion and governance of natural resources women and girls depend
upon, and on their sexual and reproductive health rights, including a life free
of violence. Our programming is guided by our core values of excellence,
accountability, respect, integrity and transparency.
Job Summary: The Monitoring and Evaluation coordinator will
provide technical assistance in: general project monitoring and evaluation;
Web-based management information system; developing indicators for monitoring
SFtW project performance; developing and maintaining the project Performance
Management Plan and project-level monitoring and evaluation plans; supporting
project design; producing annual and quarterly reports on SFtW project
performance; and supporting project staff to learn from and make decisions
based on monitoring and evaluation data. He/She will lead the team in
establishing performance measures, collecting and analyzing performance
information, planning and managing evaluations and assisting the Initiative
manager in using the performance information for decision-making and resource
allocation. Lead the data collection methods for adequate monitoring and
evaluation of implementing partners’ performance and of the program as a whole
(these methods may include field visits, quarterly reports, specialized surveys
and other sources. Coordinate the process for updating M&E policy and
procedure documents in the areas of monitoring and evaluation to align with the
most current CARE Polices and requirements. He/She will be the Point of Contact
for Evaluation in relation to the SFtW project and provide guidance to technical
teams on issues related to monitoring and evaluation. Assist in the monitoring
and evaluation of the implementation of activities; this may involve reviewing
work plans, quarterly reports, participating in field visits, initiating
regular portfolio reviews and contributing to program evaluations.
provide technical assistance in: general project monitoring and evaluation;
Web-based management information system; developing indicators for monitoring
SFtW project performance; developing and maintaining the project Performance
Management Plan and project-level monitoring and evaluation plans; supporting
project design; producing annual and quarterly reports on SFtW project
performance; and supporting project staff to learn from and make decisions
based on monitoring and evaluation data. He/She will lead the team in
establishing performance measures, collecting and analyzing performance
information, planning and managing evaluations and assisting the Initiative
manager in using the performance information for decision-making and resource
allocation. Lead the data collection methods for adequate monitoring and
evaluation of implementing partners’ performance and of the program as a whole
(these methods may include field visits, quarterly reports, specialized surveys
and other sources. Coordinate the process for updating M&E policy and
procedure documents in the areas of monitoring and evaluation to align with the
most current CARE Polices and requirements. He/She will be the Point of Contact
for Evaluation in relation to the SFtW project and provide guidance to technical
teams on issues related to monitoring and evaluation. Assist in the monitoring
and evaluation of the implementation of activities; this may involve reviewing
work plans, quarterly reports, participating in field visits, initiating
regular portfolio reviews and contributing to program evaluations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
System and tools
development and implementation (40%)
development and implementation (40%)
- He/she will lead the design, and roll out, of an effective M&E
system, particularly ensuring functional project M&E plan and
framework are in place and correctly and accurately utilized. - He/she will develop Terms of References (ToRs) for conducting
baseline studies, surveys related to the project startup, midterm review
and end line processes. - He/she will guide, supervise and manage the development of an online
M&E application (either ODK or Kobo) for measuring the project
performance and progress. - He/she will lead in the development and implementation of offline
M&E tools for capturing and ensuring data integrity at activity,
output and outcome including performance indicators - He/she will lead in training, mentoring and coaching of all project
staff (both at CARE and partner level) in mainstreaming M&E in their
deliverables.
Data collection and
entry, analysis and reporting (25%)
entry, analysis and reporting (25%)
- Lead in documentation of beneficiary reach, while ensuring to
eliminate double counting in data considering project overlap across
sectors and other similar projects. - Aggregate and collate project data for CARE International in
Uganda’s quarterly and annual Project and Program Information and Impact
Reporting Systems (PIIRS) - Lead all Program quality learning sessions for the SFtW project,
including on all SFtW project reports, plans and publications. - Carry out regular field visits to support project M&E processes
and aspects - Enforce timely submission of accurate and complete data from all the
collection points and service departments, including monthly planning
reports for all departments. - Promote monitoring, evaluations and audits as means of guiding and
supporting the project - Conduct and facilitate required assessments, reviews/evaluations
according to the developed project learning agenda as agreed with the
supervisor
Conduct Studies,
lessons learnt and case stories, as well as documentation and learning (30%)
lessons learnt and case stories, as well as documentation and learning (30%)
- Contribute to the implementation of a Monitoring and Evaluation
Knowledge Management and Learning Strategy and work in close collaboration
with the MEAL specialists to develop a strong learning culture through
project evidences - Lead the documentation, analysis and dissemination of lessons
learned, human interest stories, best-practices and innovations and
evidence-based case studies from projects - Archive and maintain in-house databases of relevant project
material, a collection of physical and digital resources; and advising on
the management and retrieval of information. - Coordinate project level acquisition of all routine activity reports
from field staff for storage and accountability. - Organize in collaboration with the initiative manager the
dissemination of project performance progress, program highlights and
learning and make them available to relevant audiences through a variety
of approaches, including events and review meetings. - Contribute to the development of project knowledge products
including technical briefs or activity, quarterly and annual project
reports, learning briefs, newsletters, brochures, presentations, and
posters.
Supporting CARE
Generic M&E related aspects (5%): As shall be agreed with the line manager, this position will work on the
broader M&E tasks within the country office, especially the PIIRS
reporting, and data collection for the CD performance dashboard
Generic M&E related aspects (5%): As shall be agreed with the line manager, this position will work on the
broader M&E tasks within the country office, especially the PIIRS
reporting, and data collection for the CD performance dashboard
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the CARE International Monitoring Evaluation
Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator job placement should
preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field and or Post
graduate qualification relating to Monitoring Evaluation Accountability
and Learning (MEAL). - Advanced knowledge and at least five years of proven practical
experience, technically supporting gender transformative approaches. - Technical background and experience in utilizing and applying in a
manner efficiently for M&E packages such as STATA, SPSS, among others - Experience working in a large, cross cultural teams with multiple
deliverables is a desirable. - Strong inter-personal communication and facilitation skills; sound
judgment and decision making skills. - Ability to network, build relationships and establish collaboration
with different partners, and agencies (local and international). - Ability to link with community activists and social movements
- Knowledge and strong skills in M&E, report writing and
documentation. - Unshakable commitment to gender equality.
- Knowledge of languages used in the participating districts are
considered an added value
How to Apply:
All applicants are
encouraged to send their application letters clearly articulating alignment
with the above profile and an updated detailed (CV) giving day time telephone
contacts and names and addresses of 3 (three) work related referees to
[email protected]
encouraged to send their application letters clearly articulating alignment
with the above profile and an updated detailed (CV) giving day time telephone
contacts and names and addresses of 3 (three) work related referees to
[email protected]
Deadline: 16th November 2018
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