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Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (MEL Officer) – Fort Portal Advert.

About the Role: GOAL is currently seeking to hire a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer (MEL Officer) to join our team in Fortportal. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a dynamic International NGO and to use your skills in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning. If you are familiar with working within the international development aid sector and have a strong background in Monitoring and Evaluation, then this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  To be successful in this role, you will need:

Essential Criteria

• A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, development studies, Economics, Statistics or related discipline obtained from a recognized University/Institution.
• 3 years + of demonstrated experience in M&E in a donor – funded project.
• Experience with projects that use a Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) and/or Market Systems Development project.
• Experience in collaborating and working with both private and public sector.
• Strong communication, presentation and training skills (in both spoken and written English)
• Fluent in English and Rutooro, Runyoro or Runyankore
• Ability to travel up to 50% of time from base.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience with Donor Committee for Enterprise Development (DCED) impact measurement standards
• Experience with Commcare, Mwater, KoboCollect or any other digital data collection tool
• Good computer skills (MS Word and Excel)
• Strong analytical skills

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   The key responsibilities of the role will be:

MEL System Development

1. Contribute to the development and update of the program’s overall measurement plans on behaviour and market system change.
2. Contribute to the development of measurement plans for each Partnership Agreement with Portfolio Coordinators, Intervention Leads and intervention partners

MEL Plan Implementation

1. Responsible for facilitating the ground monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the interventions with partners (e.g., private sector, government, NGOs) to understand whether expected results are delivered.
2. Responsible for areas specific and the systematic collection of information and evidence on the program’s impact.
3. Responsible for areas specific verification process of intervention partners milestone completion.

MEL Data Analysis and Reporting

1. Responsible for performance data entry into the M&E system.
2. Responsible for the program performance data quality entered into the M&E system.
3. Contribute regular data analysis and knowledge gathering aiming at supporting adaptive management.
4. Lead the preparation of areas specific field inputs into the quarterly and annual reports as required by the program.

Other tasks

1. Contribute to establishing a team culture grounded in collaboration, openness, and learning
2. Perform other duties as assigned by the DPD-MERL, R&L coordinator, ME manager and PD.

The document is not an exhaustive list of core elements of the role; it may be amended from time to time by mutual agreement.

General terms and conditions

Code of Conduct and Accountability within GOAL

GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has values and behaviours framework which defines our code of conduct. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability.

• Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, Code of Conduct, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behaviour protocols.

• Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Safeguarding

Children and vulnerable adults a must be safeguarded to the maximum extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.

GOAL

Established in 1977, GOAL is an international humanitarian agency, with a global team of 2,400 personnel, dedicated to alleviating the needs of the most vulnerable communities. Currently operating in 13 of the world’s most vulnerable countries, GOAL delivers a wide range of humanitarian and development programmes, ranging from humanitarian relief in disaster situations, to focusing on nutrition, food security, and building greater resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

General description of the country programme:

First operational in Uganda in 1979, the current GOAL Uganda country programme focuses on Health (including WASH, Health Accountability and Nutrition programming); and a market-based systems approach to improving agricultural livelihoods and WASH. GOAL Uganda mainstreams gender, child protection, social behaviour change and resilience strategies across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with national and international civil society organizations, local government, the private sector and communities to give effect to our mission.

GOAL Uganda has a skilled team of approximately 100 personnel and manages an annual operating budget of approximately €8.7 million (2018). GOAL is currently operational in the North, South, East and West of Uganda with six established offices in Kampala, Lira, Mbale, Kabarole, Moroto, Hoima, Kaabong and Agago Districts. GOAL Uganda country programme is funded by a number of donors who include Mastercard, charity: water, Irish Aid and some small foundations.

Our package includes a competitive salary, health insurance cover for up to 3 dependents, comprehensive 24-hour personal accident cover, terminal benefits equivalent to one month for each completed year of service, a flexi-work arrangement and our working hours provide for a half day on Fridays.  GOAL promotes a learning and development environment with training & study opportunities aligned to our staff development policy.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications by email with at least 3 reference contacts (current or former Line Manager) from the last three employers and daytime contact number to; recruitment@ug.goal.ie  indicating the title “MEL Officer (Forportal) with Preferred location” in the subject line by 7^th July 2024.  PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES.

Deadline: 7^th July 2024

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