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Job Title:    Monitoring & Evaluation
Officer (2 Fresher Job Positions)

Organisation: PSI
Uganda

Duty Station: 
Kampala, Uganda

Reports to:
Strategic Information and Learning Manager

 

About US:

With over 50 years
of experience, working in over 50 countries, Population Services International (PSI)
is the world’s leading non-profit social marketing organization. PSI is reimagining
healthcare, by putting the consumer at the center, and wherever possible bringing care to the
front door. We are working to fix market failures, shape future health markets and shift
policy and funding to better support consumer empowered healthcare.

 

Job Summary:  We are looking for two suitable candidates to
take on the role of Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. This position will
support the implementation of the Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Plan for
all PSIU projects.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Roll-out
M&E related initiatives e.g. digital platforms for all self-care
interventions,

·       
data
systems, tools, templates, procedures, guides in line with data needs and track
compliance in use of data collection and reporting tools by staff and partners.

·       
Update
internal & external databases, and generate analytics to facilitate routine
data to decision making for program improvement at all levels.

·       
Generate
all the necessary data and information required for the development of internal
and external program performance progress reports.

·       
Conduct
routine support supervision and data quality assurance visits across supported
sites & partners.

·       
Build
capacity of health providers in public and private health facilities and
Interpersonal Communication (IPC) agents on; Reporting, Collaboration,
Learning, Adaption, and Knowledge Management.

·       
Implement
focused in-depth program improvement visits to generate insights, lessons learned
and best practices.

·       
Maintain
a robust data and Knowledge management E-Systems for all projects including
capacity building of staff on access and use of the e-plat forms.

·       
Conduct
routine critical reflection and learning (e.g. After-Action Reviews) at all

·       
levels
using multiple sources of information and develop and monitor adaptation

·       
mechanisms.

·       
Supervise
data clerks, research assistants and any temporary staff supporting

·       
M&E
activities.

·       
Participate
in the coordination of any research for subcontracted firms, as needed.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal candidate must hold a Degree in Social Sciences, Population Studies,
Social work, Economics or Statistics from a recognized university. Additional
training in M&E is an added advantage.

·       
Two
years of progressive experience in monitoring and evaluation, of donor funded
programs, preferably in the health sector.

·       
Experience
in implementation of collaborative Learning and Adaptation.

·       
Demonstrates
practical experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods of data
collection and data analysis.

·       
Experience
interacting with country governments, donor agencies, research organizations,
and other local and international non-profit agencies.

·       
Proven
ability to work collaboratively with local government structures and
international project management team to effectively oversee project
implementation, and to work harmoniously as a team member.

·       
Experience
in use of Spreadsheet computer applications and statistical software packages.

·       
Strong
skills in programming, customization digital systems e.g. roll out of DHIS2,
GIS, ODK and other mobile applications.

 

Desired

·       
Excellent
coordination skills of diverse team players.

·       
Ability
to analyze a variety of information and act consciously.

·       
Ability
to organize, interpret and present it in meaningful oral or written form for
varied audiences and provide solid analysis leading to sound decision making.

·       
Excellent
interpersonal and team working skills and a high degree of computer literacy
are preferred.

·       
Results
Focused, Drive Change / Foster Innovation, Customer Service Orientation and
Develop Others.

·       
Ability
to communicate clearly and with confidence.

 

How to Apply:

All interested
candidates should email their cover letter addressed to the Human Resources

and Administration
Manager, PSIU, and an updated CV ONLY to apply@psiug.org indicating the Job
title in the subject of the email.

 

Inclusion of your
salary expectation in your cover letter is a key requirement.

Submission of
certified academic papers is compulsory.

 

Deadline: Monday, 15^th February 2021 by 5.00pm
(1700H)

 

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