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Title:          Monitoring,
Evaluation and Learning Assistant (Several NGO Jobs) 

Organization: Mercy
Corps

Duty Station: 
Uganda

About US:

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.

Job Summary:  The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Assistant will work with the Mercy Corps Apolou Activity team as well as our
local partner organizations to oversee and ensure the collection of quality
M&E data for the program. MEL Assistant will be responsible for supporting
the MEL officers, Database Officer and Database Assistant to oversee the
monitoring and data collection during the Households verification processes and
take lead in regular and annual field based household and group interviews.
S/he will ensure that performance monitoring processes across the entire
activity are in place, effectively implemented and well synchronized. The MEL
Assistant will supervise teams of enumerators in data collection, and reporting
according to the target set by the Activity.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the Apolou team and local partners, to ensure
  effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities and
  results.
• Manage regular synchronisations and backups of field data to
  cloud-based data management system.
• Work on maintaining participant tracking systems, with a primary
  focus on providing high quality data to program teams.
• Proactively work to contribute in the development and improvement of
  the system’s functionality, enhancing data quality, and identifying areas
  of improvement well in time
• Work closely with program teams in devising new ways, and processes
  to improve efficiency of data collection processes, and quality of
  collected data.
• Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection and associated
  guidelines at all times.
• Perform spot checks on the team’s data collected or Households
  verified.
• Ensuring accuracy of entered data and comparing it with the existing
  scheduling system to make sure all records are consistent and aligned.
• Support in the review and checking of data generated being in line
  with the M&E reporting requirements.
• Troubleshoot front and back end issues with the database, including
  any synchronisation issues of field-level data.
• Work as part of a team to facilitate and support MEL operations
  including baseline, annual and end line surveys, regular monitoring, data
  collection, analysis and reporting according to the MEL work plan.
• Ensure proper coordination and mobilisation of the participants
  during the household verification and annual surveys.
• Ensure proper custody, safety and maintenance of all the phones and
  tablet
• Other duties as assigned.

Finance &
Compliance Management: Ensure
compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to food security
programming.

Security:

• Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as
  determined by country leadership.
• Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment
  and are aware of policies.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The applicant for the Mercy Corps Monitoring, Evaluation and
  Learning Assistant job must hold a Bachelor’s degree in management,
  statistics, economics, social science or related field.
• One to two years of experience working in the NGO sector in M&E,
  community development or economic and market development.
• Prior experience carrying out surveys or conducting qualitative and
  quantitative data collection.
• Good understanding and skills at data management, data flow and Prior
  experience with computerized data management systems.
• Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of MS Office
  applications expert knowledge of Excel and the use of Commcare, Ona, ODK
  and other mobile data collection platforms is required.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet
  deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
• Strong team coordination, listening, and consensus building skills.
• Fluent in both spoken and written English. Fluency in spoken
  N’Karamojong or Pokot is a must.
• Strong analytical skills coupled with a solid understanding of
  quantitative indicators and data collection strategies.
• Able to drive a motorbike safely and valid license required or
  willingness to obtain in the first 6 months of employment
• The successful MEL Assistant will combine exceptional management
  skills and keen attention to detail.
• Fluency in N’Karamojong or Pokot is a mandate.
• S/he will have an ability to think creatively about operationalizing
  and improving the MEL system of the program.
• S/he will have proven experience with cross-cultural team and
  capacity building, individual staff development and strong mentoring
  skills.
• Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous
  attention to detail as well as strategic vision are essential.
• The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong
  commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing
  environments and make effective written and verbal communication a
  priority in all situations.
• A good sense of humor and the ability to learn from mistakes also
  goes a long way!

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

Deadline: 8^th August 2019

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