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• Oversee the development and delivery of a
  Country MEL strategy incorporating an efficient and effective system and
  operational plans
• Develop effective methods and tools to be
  applied across projects and programmes for evidence-based data collection,
  analysis and reporting
• The incumbent will design and manage a
  bottom-up, evidence-based reporting pyramid that synchronises data
  management at projects, programmes and country levels. 
• Lead training of staff, volunteers and
  partners on VSO’s MEL strategy, methods and tools
• Continuously update and upgrade VSO’s MEL
  strategy based on changes in internal and external contexts and in close
  collaboration with relevant colleagues. 
  

• Support project teams to develop and
  implement quality MEL plans
• Design methods that ensure data integrity
  at activity, output and outcome levels
• Carry out regular field visits for spot
  checks of MEL processes in projects and support risk mitigation measures
• Prepare and share quarterly progress
  reports demonstrating quality and risk management in project MEL
  plans 

• Develop a country level reviews and
  evaluation plan informed by all active projects and ensure delivery of the
  plan in collaboration with relevant colleagues, partners and donors.
• Lead baselines, midterm and end term
  project evaluations across VSOU’s core programmes.
• Lead development of evaluation TORs,
  contract awarding and management to ensure timely evaluation results.

• Work in close collaboration with the HoP
  and Programme Managers to develop a strong learning culture through
  project evidences
• Lead documentation of key learnings, good
  practices and evidence-based case studies from projects and programmes
• Work in close collaboration with
  programmes team for effective dissemination of programme outcomes and
  lessons learnt

• Apply VSO’s People First Principles to
  manage performance of direct reports
• Manage effectively need and expectations
  on direct reports’ learning & development
• Inspire MEL and programmes teams to
  improve quality programme development and delivery in VSO Uganda
  programme.
• Take timely disciplinary actions to manage
  staff 

• Support the programmes team in design and
  development of quality programmes and proposals through clear, innovative
  and impact-oriented MEL Plans
• Assist the programme teams in project
  start-ups, monitoring and closure from a MEL perspective
• Work closely with VSOU team in the
  development of quality logframes/results frameworks and theories of Change
• Render support in the preparations for
  donor monitoring visits and external engagements
• Support the compilation of internal and
  external reports  

• The applicant for the VSO Monitoring,
  Evaluation & Learning Manager job opportunity should preferably hold a
  Master’s degree in a relevant subject; specialisation in one or more MEL
  areas will be an advantage.
• A minimum of five years of experience in a
  similar role.
• Ability to provide high quality MEL related
  trainings
• Highly competent and experienced in
  research and evaluation with up to date knowledge in MEL. 
• Prior experience in developing,
  co-ordinating, planning standards, tools and techniques.
• Ability to actively support a team to
  manage competing work priorities and deliver on MEL.
• Previous exposure and experience in
  developing MEL systems and processes – particularly working and managing
  data – including analysing raw data
• Solid IT skills; experience in use of
  SPSS, EPI-Info and other packages; qualitative data analysis
  tools/softwares.
• Previous experience in the use of
  participatory methodology / tools for M&E
• Strong time management, organisation
  skills and commitment to excel
• Ability to handle highly confidential
  information with tact, discretion and sensitivity.
• Self-motivated, ability to use own
  initiative, flexibility.
• Sound judgement and the confidence to take
  appropriate action; a high degree of initiative and persistence. Ability
  to analyse and synthesize complex information.
• Ability to build productive working
  relationships, influence and engage others.  Excellent interpersonal skills, working
  effectively with others, listening, understanding and achieving
  appropriate results.
• Numerate; confident, experienced and
  accurate when dealing with financial and other data.

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