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Job Title: M&E Specialist

Organisation: Ministry of Education and Sports

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda with frequent travel upcountry.

Reports to: Project Coordinator USEEP.

 

About US:

The Ministry of Education and Sports is a cabinet-level ministry of Uganda. It is mandated “to provide technical support, guide, coordinate, regulate and promote quality education, training and sports to all persons in Uganda for national integration, development and individual advancement”, according to the website of the ministry.

 

Background

The Government of Uganda has received financing of US$ 150 million from the World Bank towards support to the 3-year Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project (USEEP) under the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES). The project became effective on 19th May 2022 and is expected to close by 31st December, 2025. A Project Coordination Unit (PCU) under the MoES will provide support to line departments and stakeholders in implementation of the project.

 

Job Summary: The M&E Specialist has overall responsibility for providing coordination and leadership for monitoring and evaluation of the project. She/He is responsible for ensuring accurate and comprehensive data collection and analysis of results to report on progress towards achievement of project objectives. He/she works with technical team members to develop appropriate indicators, targets and methods for collecting information on project activities and assist with analysis for evidence-based decision making for project improvements.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework and plan for the project, based on the Financing Agreement, Project Appraisal Document, and Project Operational Manual and in cognisance of the sector M&E framework.
  • In line with the M&E plan, coordinate all aspects of monitoring and evaluation activities supported by the project, including data collection, analysis, reporting and dissemination of findings, in close coordination with implementing entities and stakeholders.
  • Develop programme-wide participatory M&E tools and processes that increase effectiveness and accountability of the project.
  • Support the annual and quarterly work plans development, review and alignment with the Project Appraisal Document and sector strategic plans, ensuring setting of realistic timeframes and targets.
  • Develop templates for reporting, which identify project implementation bottlenecks and areas for adjustments where required.
  • Prepare and analyse detailed monthly, quarterly, or any other agreed periodicity, progress reports concerning the performance of the project including the updating of the output and outcome indicators of the project’s Results Framework as well as other project-related reports as described in the POM.
  • Draft ToRs for selection of consultants to carry out periodic and summative evaluations of the project.
  • Provide technical input into other programmes or processes where M&E expertise is needed e.g. review of ToRs from User Departments for completeness and alignment with project requirements; targets and indicator approach for scaling-up project impact etc.
  • Participate in regular field visits where project-related monitoring and evaluation activities are being conducted, including following up on activities of consultants hired for such purpose.
  • Regularly evaluate the project, review overall performance against objectives and targets; and propose strategies for sustainability of project results.
  • Develop and implement capacity building plans for monitoring and evaluation of the project for MoES and PCU staff.
  • Maintain a database for the project to support data collection, analysis and dissemination using MS Office or other suitable applications.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.

 

Key Result Areas

  • Developing and Implementing Monitoring & Evaluation Strategies and Systems for USEEP
  • Developing Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools and templates for the project.
  • Preparing Annual and quarterly programme work plans.
  • Preparing Project implementation progress reports (adhoc, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual).
  • Training the Project Implementation Teams in monitoring & evaluation
  • Coordinating Data collection, reporting and learning among all components
  • Monitoring the progress of ongoing sub projects;
  • Conducting implementation studies, MTR and end of project evaluation.





Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Holder of  Master’s  Degree  in  any  of  the  following  fields:  Monitoring  and  Evaluation, Demography, Population Studies, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration, or any other related subjects from a recognised University.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in either Social Work and Social Administration or Education, Social
  • Sciences or Economics or Statistics or Business Administration
  • A minimum of ten (10) years direct experience in a position of monitoring and evaluation of large scale national Projects
  • Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years of application of Computer statistical packages and/ or data analysis software (e.g. SAS, SPSS, and Advance Excel) and basic computer skills (word-processing, power point, and databases) are a must.
  • Demonstrated experience in data processing and management of large scale surveys.
  • Possession of additional training in impact evaluation, familiarity with the operations and use of IT in monitoring and evaluation are added advantages
  • Strong experience in conducting a research study including the entire evaluation cycle, from design and formulation to implementation, analysis and presentation of results and recommendations.
  • Experience in designing and/or implementing data collection and data management systems or software.
  • Good computer application skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases required.
  • Good understanding and interpretation of development project results based logical framework.
  • Experience in working for a Government Ministry Department or Agency and knowledge of requirements of M&E reporting under Government of Uganda;
  • Experience in working in an organisation preferably a Government agency with multiple departments and multiple stakeholders at central and LG levels.

 

Competences

  • Excellent communication skills (presentation and written).
  • High level of interpersonal skills.
  • Strong ethics, hands on approach.
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Pays attention to detail and excellent follow through.
  • Must be result focused and be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Proven track record of integrity and confidentiality in handling public documents and resources/

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested Individuals should submit sealed applications accompanied with certified Copies of their academic documents and detailed Resume giving full details of the applicants’ education, qualifications, experience, three referees with their full address, e-mail and telephone contacts as well as the candidate’s full address, telephone number and e-mail to the address below;

 

The Permanent Secretary,

Ministry of Education and Sports; and delivered to

Ministry Registry, Plot 9/11 King George VI Way,

Embassy House, 4th Floor, Room 1,

 

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

 

Deadline: 22nd August 2022 at 5:00pm

 

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