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Job Title:   Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Manager

Organisation: Child’s I Foundation

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Head of Programmes

About the Company:

Child’s I Foundation works with governments and national partners to highlight the harm and cost of orphanages in Uganda and globally. We are helping to reimagine the whole child protection and care system, repurpose orphanages as community and educational facilities, reintegrate children home and rebuild services at the heart of communities. These initiatives seek to strengthen families and ensure children are protected, healthy and educated. Our programs address the root causes of poverty, strengthen communities to prevent family separation and ultimately reduce the institutionalization of children in Uganda.

Job Summary:   As the person in charge of MEAL (Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning) at Child’s i Foundation, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of our programs through various means, such as implementing MEAL systems, conducting evaluations, and implementing accountability initiatives. You will also be in charge of managing the MEAL budget and supervising the MEAL officer. Working with the talented team at Child’s i, you will have the chance to design and implement innovative programs and interventions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To work closely with the Head of Programmes to develop responsive and appropriate MEAL plans, and systems which integrate the cross-cutting targets and results across all programmes.
• Lead in developing a relevant and appropriate monitoring and evaluation plan and system for the organisation’s 7-year strategy including the development of a results framework and indicators
• To participate, and in some cases lead in programme development process and to oversee the implementation of already funded programmes.
• Support design and implementation of systems to collect and analyse programme performance data for evidence-based programming decisions.
• Carry out baseline, midline, and endline evaluations for all projects and programmes, ensuring high-quality impact reporting.
• Track donor and Child’s i reporting requirements and deadlines and provide MEAL information to Project managers for drafting reports.
• Ensure all programme activities on the ground fulfil the requirements of the approved Child’s i Country strategic plan.
• To oversee the Monitoring and Evaluation of Child’s i’s programmatic activities working closely with the Head of Programmes, and the project managers.
• Provide direct supervision to the MEAL officer, Meal Volunteers and ensure that coaching and performance plans are completed on time.
• As a Quality Assurance (QA) officer, you will be responsible for ensuring that all programs and projects adhere to established quality standards and best practices. This includes designing and implementing QA processes and procedures, conducting regular audits and evaluations, and providing feedback and recommendations for improvement. You will also be responsible for developing and maintaining QA documentation, including test plans and reports, and collaborating with team members to identify and resolve any issues that may arise.
• To work with the Head of Programmes to develop programme and project management tools that help to track, record and effectively run the country programme.
• Enhance learning across the programme team by driving the process of quarterly evidence reviews and provide expert inputs which feed into reporting (3 quarterly reports and an annual report).
• Support proposal development processes by providing inputs to narrative and financial planning, including the development of appropriate (SMART) indicators, costing for MEAL activities and contributing to Performance Management Plans
• Liaise with each project manager to check progress on the implementation of MEAL activities and MEAL Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in project learning and reflection events
• Ensure Program’s MEAL systems are responsive to changing donor requirements
• Identify bottlenecks in the program MEAL systems, recommend appropriate solutions and ensure follow-through.
• Facilitate operational research for contextual understanding, identifying opportunities, vulnerabilities, capacities and resources.
• Work to ensure that lessons learned and best practices are incorporated into new program design

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Significant monitoring and evaluation experience (4 years+) in humanitarian/ Child Protection or development contexts in a managerial role
• Demonstrated experience in program design monitoring and evaluation or management, having served at such a position before for at least one year.
• Degree, preferably in statistics, information management, management, social Sciences or related fields
• Experience of developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation strategies, including design of systems and tools, data analysis and report writing
• Must be conversant with both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods and analysis.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills will be crucial in this role as you work to maintain the highest levels of quality in all of our programmes and projects.
• Proven track record and experience in developing M&E plan, systems and database using MS office applications (additional experience with Excel, Access or SPSS is preferred).
• Proven ICT skills especially in the development of MIS software using database software
• Strong knowledge and proven experience on developing and analyzing logical and conceptual framework
• Ability to train partners and staff on developing and maintaining the M&E system
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team and manage complex and sensitive organisational relationships
• Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to promoting child rights.
• Ability to manage complex workloads and deliver work to tight deadlines
• Ability to travel frequently.

How to Apply:

Send your updated application letter and CV ONLY to applications@childsifoundation.org

Note:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Child’s i Foundation is committed to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults from sexual exploitation and other forms of harassment and abuse. Rigorous background and reference checks will be conducted in the course of the recruitment process.

Deadline: 21st February 2025

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