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Job Title:  Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant (Fresher NGO Jobs)

Organisation: Aga Khan Foundation (AKF)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private, not-for-profit, non-denominational international development agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). AKF works in collaboration with partners to develop and promote innovative solutions that help improve the quality of life of communities in areas we work. This is achieved through a systemic and Multi-Input Area Development programming approach that responds to the opportunities and priorities of a given area with long-term and synergised interventions. Specifically in Uganda, AKF currently supports programming in education, early childhood development (ECD) and strengthening civil society.

About Madrasa Early Childhood Programme:

The Madrasa Early Childhood Programme- Uganda (MECP-U) is an initiative of the Aga Khan Foundation that supports holistic development of children aged 0-8 years. MECP-U works with diverse stakeholders including communities, civil society, government, and development partners to deliver high quality, innovative and impactful programming that is needs based and contextually relevant.

Job Summary:  MECP-U is seeking dynamic and qualified individuals for a position of a Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant to assist the MEAL office.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and quality M&E data inputs to the regular (monthly, quarterly, and annual) program reports.
• Ensure M&E data needs are integrated into programme quality tools and do not exist as separate M&E or data collection tools and processes.
• Conduct Routine Monitoring of activities and support monitoring and evaluation processes for different MECPU projects.
• Be responsible for all data management needs under the program.
• Perform regular quality assurance checks on programme and project
• activities in line with programme/project objectives, standards, and Performance Measurement frameworks.
• Actively participate in report compilation for both internal and
• external purposes
• Assist the MERL Officer in conducting Bi-annual assessment to assess effectiveness of caregivers engaging children, teachers, parents, and schools in meeting MoH and MoES guidelines.
• Ensure documentation of success stories, and impact from the ground maintaining a rich data base of stories with pictures and case studies on lessons learnt and best practices.
• Work with the MECPU team, MERL Officer, and project partners to facilitate documentation and dissemination of program learning activities.
• Participate in updating of AKF-MECPU online technologies in M&E including the Awards Information Management System (AIMS), and Global Reach System (GRS).
• Provide timely updates to programme team on data generated from community engagement activities.
• Assist the project MERLO and Programme Manager to continuously assess the impact of the program on the communities and school of implementation.
• Conduct rapid assessment on the challenges teachers, parents, and children are facing and how they are engaging with the radio, and distributed IEC materials for continuous learning.
• Perform other relevant duties as and when assigned, by or via the Programme Manager, MERL Officer, and Senior management team.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree in science and Population Studies or Statistics or Quantitative Economics or Development Studies
• Post graduate diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage.
• The ideal candidate should possess at least two years of experience in conducting M&E activities in a reputable organisation.
• Past exposure and experience in participating in the design of
• M&E systems and tools, including baseline studies, at a project
• start-up (preferred).
• Proven track record of utilizing M&E software such as Excel,
• SPSS to track and analyse M&E data.
• Experience with M&E for Early Childhood Development and education programming (preferred).
• Experience of data base management including use of online reporting technologies like Kobo Collect, ODK, survey CTO, data analysis and ability
• to write quality reports and communicate findings.
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Experience working effectively across diverse cultures.
• Possess a willingness to learn from, and share new ideas with the
• project teams.
• High analytical skills and the ability to assimilate and process information on a wide range of issues, excellent writing, communication,. Agile thinker and able to work within and through systems
• Team player collaborates effectively to create a culture of knowledge sharing and team learning to strengthen business performance.
• Committed to acting ethically and upholding safeguarding standards towards all staff, volunteers, and beneficiaries of the organisation.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, SharePoint, Databases, etc).
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills in a cross-cultural context.

How to Apply:

All Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV including contacts of three references online at the link below.

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Deadline: 14^th February 2023

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