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Job Title: Project Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Organisation: Action for Health Uganda (A4HU)

Duty Station:  Kampala (frequent travels to Field Office in Mityana), Uganda

Reports to: Project Manager

About US:

Action for Health Uganda (A4HU) is a youth empowerment organization dedicated to mainstream young peoples’ engagement in socio-economic development and promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health and rights (SRHR). A4HU was registered in October 2017 as a
new entity to take over the operations of DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) in Uganda. For the past 18 years DSW has supported the implementation of a portfolio of projects to improve sexual and reproductive health of young people in Uganda.

Job Summary:  Project Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be based in the Mityana Field Office, with frequent field visits and will lead the TeamUp project monitoring and evaluations, development of baselines, and mid-term and final evaluation reports. He/She will guide the development of program M&E systems to effectively capture and report on activities across multiple implementers of Project activities. He/she will also participate in resource mobilisation efforts by developing performance management plans and contributing to project plans on M&E systems.

The Project Monitoring & Evaluation Officer is responsible for monitoring and ensuring quality and timely inputs and ensuring that the Project maintains its strategic focus and that its activities achieve its intended outputs cost-effectively and timely. He/she is responsible for designing, coordinating and implementing the Project’s monitoring and evaluation and learning framework. He/she develops and implements a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by the Project.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Setting up the M&E System.

• Assist in the revision of the project log-frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance indicators and their measurement.
• Support in the development and writing of project proposals.
• Assist in developing and finalising the project Work Plan and keeping it updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant.
• Lead the development and implementation of the A4HU M&E plans and frameworks, M&E tools, for example, the Project Performance Monitoring Plan.
• Review the quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it, and the degree to which it provides good baseline statistics for impact evaluation.
• With collaborating partners, review the existing approaches and information management systems and agree on any required changes, support and resources.
• Support the project team in the development of a plan for project-related capacity building on M&E and for any computer-based support that may be required.
• Collaborate with other partners to organise and undertake capacity building on M&E when required.
• Lead the development of data collection tools using WEBMO, CommCare, ODK/Kobo, Collect/Survey CTO.
• Lead the data collection process regularly to measure achievement against the performance indicators and conduct data analysis using SPSS/STATA/Excel.
• Support and coordinate external program/project evaluations, i.e. baseline, mid-line and end-line evaluations for quality and dependable results.
• Performance monitoring and disseminating program/project progress/results during quarterly and annual meetings.

Implementation of M&E and Coordination

• Check data quality with target youth and community structures and partners.
• Maintain and administer the M&E database; analyse and aggregate findings.
• Support project progress reporting, mid-term project review and final evaluation.
• Identify areas where technical support is required.
• Identify lessons learned and develop stories of Most Significant Change to capture qualitative outputs of the Project.
• Provide advice to the Project Manager on improving project performance using M&E findings.
• Monitor the sustainability of the Project’s results.
• Provide feedback to the Project Manager on project strategies and activities.

Communication

• Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required.
• Participate in project performance reviews and provide feedback on strategies to improve project efficiency and effectiveness.
• Participate in M&E learning forums with consortium partners.
• Provide the Project Manager with management information He/she may require.
• Lead the discussion on monitoring data in an appropriate and timely fashion regarding implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussions to fill any gap.
• Assist the Project Manager in preparing Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager.

Administration and Financial Management

• Participate in elaborating (costed) action plans, performance reviews and reports for M&E activities.
• Ensure proper handling and management of A4HU assets in accordance with prescribed guidelines and procedures.
• Prepare periodical budget forecasts and track the budget.

Other Duties

• Plan and complete work assignments with a high degree of initiative, good judgment, analytical skills, and integrity.
• Apply and promote results-based management (RBM) principles and a client-oriented approach consistent with A4HU rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Graduate degree in Social Work, Development studies, statistics or relevant field. A Post Graduate Degree in M&E will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge and experience in data collection, entry and the use of modern techniques.
• At least four years of experience in performance monitoring and evaluation for development programs, including developing performance indicators, data collection tools and analysis.
• Skills and experience with numerical methods and database management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent Oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong knowledge of information systems is desirable.

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter indicating salary expectation as one attachment) with the reference ‘Project Monitoring & Evaluation Officer’ to the Human Resource Officer Action 4 Health Uganda at jobs@a4huganda.org

Deadline: 19^th September 2022

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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