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 [email protected]
Deadline: 19th September 2022
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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