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Job Title:     Monitoring, Evaluation,
Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer

Organisation: DanChurchAid
(DCA)

Duty Station: 
Uganda

About US:

DanChurchAid (DCA)
is a faith-based, non-missionary relief and development organization based in
Copenhagen, Denmark and founded in 1922. DCA has supported development and
humanitarian programs in Uganda for over 35 years, working in partnership with
local partners. DCA is a member of the ACT Alliance. Our key competencies in
Uganda are livelihoods and food security, humanitarian response, and civil
society development.

Job Summary:  The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and
Learning (MEAL) Officer is a technical role and heads the MEAL function in the
DCA Uganda Humanitarian sector. The position will lead in developing,
implementing, and maintaining effective and appropriate Monitoring and
Evaluation systems for DCA’s various humanitarian Projects. The post will
involve coordination with project management teams in line with donor reporting
requirements, and with DCA guidelines and best practices.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Based on approved workplans and donor reporting requirements,
  develop/ strengthen the system for capturing and documenting data and
  relevant information on project activities, beneficiaries, outputs,
  outcomes, and impacts, which is feasible, practical, and “user friendly”,
  and will obtain valid and reliable information.
• Participate in generating draft quarterly project reports and share
  with the project managers for further review and final submission to line
  departments.
• Ensure roll-out of M&E plan and reporting systems to all staff
  and partners through training, site visits, manuals, and other technical
  support as needed working closely with the MEAL officer and the
  Humanitarian Team Leader.
• Ensure data capture and reporting systems are well understood and
  properly implemented by staff and partners.
• Contribute in developing project proposals targets, ToC and Logical
  Frameworks, development of programme strategies, implementation of project
  activities, and any other required inputs.
• Ensure that all tools are practical, user friendly and accommodate
  different levels of expertise, from community groups, partners, to project
  staff.
• Work with all partners and project teams to popularize the reporting
  processes to ensure that all information and data is collected,
  documented, and collated in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist DCA team to maintain and follow an updated Accountability
  Framework and Complaints Handling Mechanism, consistent with DCA Great
  Lakes Regional Office Compliant handling and assist in receiving and
  processing complaint referred to DCA Offices.
• Provide ongoing support to project teams, partners, and rights
  holders to maintain M&E systems; identify skill gaps that can be
  addressed in subsequent refresher trainings.
• Ensure regular reviews of the M&E system, making improvements as
  needed and recommended, in consultation with managers, staff, and
  partners.
• Actively participate both qualitative and quantitative routine
  collection, analysis, and use of data quality for reporting and planning
  purposes. Keep record of information obtained during research and
  documentation (database of information, hard files, etc.) as well have
  confidentiality and protection of collected information
• He/she must ensure quality content development by writing of timely
  and accurate assessment reports and factsheets and providing of technical
  oversight
• He/She will support the development of TOR for Consultancy,
  administering consultancy services as well supervising the MEAL Assistants
  and Data Enumerator attached to the department.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the DanChurchAid (DCA) Monitoring,
  Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer job placement must
  hold a bachelor’s degree in social sciences field and a post graduate
  qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Advanced training in M&E and quantitative methodologies,
  including database management will be strong added advantage.
• Six years of experience in monitoring and evaluation work
• Strong analytical skills, and an understanding of a range of methods
  for monitoring, evaluation and assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to design, commission, and manage assessment
  methodologies and evaluation.
• Computer proficiency in word processing, Power Point, database,
  spreadsheet, Excel and graphics presentations, including one or more of
  the following programs: MS Access, Epi Info, SPSS, R, Kobo Collect, Magpi,  Statistical Programing skills and other
  internet applications.
• Ability to apply social monitoring methodologies such as PRA
• Understands international standards in humanitarian protection and
  accountability (e.g. CHS, SPHERE, Red Cross/Crescent Code of Conduct, etc).
• Excellent strategic planning skills as well as analytical and
  organizational skills. Ability to think critically and creatively; and to
  set priorities, manageable work plans and evaluate progress.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and
  tasks efficiently. Must be flexible and willing to perform other duties
  and work irregular hours;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including patience, willingness to
  listen and respect for colleagues. Must be capable of working both
  individually and as part of a team;
• Experience of working in Humanitarian sector will be added advantage
• A self-starter with a strong existing ability to work independently
  and ethically upright

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the DanChurchAid (DCA) in
the aforementioned capacity should apply online at the link below.

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Deadline: 30^th September 2019

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