Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation Job Placement – National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA)

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Job Title:         Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation
Organization: National Identification and Registration
Authority (NIRA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head, Planning and Strategy
About US:
The
National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) was established on
the passing of the Uganda Registration of Persons Act, 2015. The Act was made
to harmonise and consolidate the law on registration of persons; to provide for
registration of individuals and to establish a national identification
register. It provides for the mandatory registration of all Ugandan citizens
within Uganda and abroad as well as aliens identification cards and for related
matters.
Job Summary: The Manager, Monitoring and Evaluation will be
responsible for the coordination of monitoring and evaluation of NIRA
operations, programmes and activities
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Develops a monitoring and evaluation system
    for NIRA operations and regularly updates it to ensure currency and
    relevance
  • The jobholder ensures that NIRA’s
    implementation strategies and performance goals are in accordance with
    national and international standards for monitoring and evaluation.
  • Ensures a functional working relations with
    the Quality Improvement (QI)
  • Offers technical support during the
    development of NIRA’s annual work plan and participates in the planning
    and budgeting activities especially in regard to M&E activities
  • Advises management on the use of information
    systems for better results
  • Ensures that programmes are covered in the
    annual plan for monitoring and evaluating QI interventions integrated with
    the broader Foundation M&E plan
  • Maintains a database for QI by ensuring the
    tracking of progress on performance of the QI indicators is maintained.
  • Performs any other duties which may be
    assigned from time to time by the Head, Planning and Strategy
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The ideal candidate for the National
    Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) Manager, Monitoring and
    Evaluation job vacancy should hold a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in:
    Statistics or Economics or Development Studies or a related field from a
    recognised institution
  • Possession of a Master’s degree in Planning
    or Development Studies or a related field would be an added advantage
  • Formal certifications/ qualifications in
    Computer Science/ Information Technology;
  • Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Certificate in Planning/ Strategic Planning
    such as AICP
  • At least seven years of relevant work
    experience, three of which must have been at managerial level in a
    reputable Public or Private Organisation.
  • Ability to effectively prioritise and execute
    tasks in a high-pressure environment to drive results.
  • Knowledge of relevant statutory and
    regulatory requirements.
  • High degree of flexibility to react effectively
    to unforeseen circumstances
  • Good analytical skills
  • Critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
    skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Ability to lead and motivate co-workers
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Good IT literacy
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested persons should send their applications, curriculum
vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates/ testimonials to the
National Director, Profiles International Uganda Limited (PIUL), Plot 26B
Tufnell Drive, Kamwokya, Kampala, P.O. Box 3024, Kampala or hand deliver the
application at its offices indicated above from 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to
Friday. Please indicate a daytime telephone contact and names and contact
details of three professional referees. Also, in your application letter and on
the cover of the envelope, clearly indicate which position you are applying
for.
Deadline: 20th July, 2016
NB: If you do not hear from NIRA within two months
from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of canvassing or lobbying
will lead to disqualification.

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