World Bank CEDP Project Careers – Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)

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Organization: Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Project Name: Competitive
and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
Funding Source: World Bank
Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Project Manager,
CEDP
About CEDP:
The Government of Uganda has received credit from the World Bank
towards implementation of the Competitive and Enterprise Development Project
(CEDP). The project development objective (PDO) is to improve the
competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through supporting reforms in priority
productive and service sectors geared towards a better investment climate with
particular focus on MSMEs.
The 5 year project comprises of four major components and will be
implemented by seven agencies. However, the overall coordination of the Project
will lie with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) through a Project
Coordination Unit (PCU).
Job Summary: The Monitoring
and Evaluation Specialist has the overall responsibility for providing
coordination and leadership for monitoring and evaluation of the project. S/he
is responsible for ensuring accurate and comprehensive data collection and
analysis of results to report on progress towards project objectives. He/she
works with technical team members to develop appropriate indicators, targets
and methods for collecting information on project activities and assist with
analysis for evidence-based decision making for project improvements.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
1. Develop and implement a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) system
for the project:
  • Steer the completion of the design and implementation
    of project’s implementation Plan
  • Develop and implement cost-effective and
    efficient data collection systems
  • Develop program-wide participatory M&E
    tools, systems and processes that increase the effectiveness and
    accountability of the project
  • Carrying out data analysis and reporting
    for all relevant purposes (e.g. quarterly and annual reports, donor
    reports, Top Management)
  • Identifying and trailing innovative
    approaches in monitoring and evaluation systems
  • Regularly evaluate the project; review the
    overall performance of the project against set objectives.
  • Coordinate the work from all implementing
    agencies in liaison with the component managers
2. Supporting the effective engagement of all stakeholders’ staff in
M&E:
  • Offer technical support in developing and
    monitoring progress towards programmatic indicators (based on programmatic
    strategies)
  • Develop the framework and procedures for
    the evaluation of project activities.
  • Establish the organisational structure for
    M&E coordination and management across project areas
  • Ensuring good internal communication of
    the progress and impact of the program M&E system
  • Set up a framework for incorporating
    beneficiary communities in the M&E process, and for internalizing
    beneficiary feedback in the determination of the project’s next steps
3. Analyse, develop and present M& E Reports:
  • Analyse the data generated by the
    monitoring and evaluation process, and then produce and present
    performance measures against agreed outcomes and targets.
  • Take the lead in producing data and analysis
    on the impact of project work to be included in the Annual Report, and any
    other impact reports, that is suitable for a variety of internal and
    external audiences.
  • Generate data in an agreed reporting
    format to donors and key stakeholders
4. Offer technical input into other programmes where M&E expertise
is of relevance (e.g. targets and indicator approach for scaling-up the impacts
of the sustainability standards movement): May assume other special
assignments / projects as instructed by the Project Manager
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience: 
  • The candidate should possess an honours
    degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social
    Administration or the other related subjects from a reputable University
    with post graduate training and qualification in M&E. A master’s
    degree in related and relevant field will be an added advantage.
  • A minimum of five years’ hands-on experience
    in designing and/or implementing organisational level systems for M&E
  • Past exposure and experience in designing
    and/or implementing data collection and data management systems
  • Working knowledge of data analysis
    software (e.g. SAS, SPSS) and basic computer skills (word-processing,
    spread sheets, and databases) is required.
  • Strong knowledge of/expertise in evaluation
    techniques (quantitative and qualitative methodologies, questionnaire
    development, statistical analysis, logic models, evaluation plans, etc.)
  • Strong experience in the entire evaluation
    cycle, from design and formulation to implementation, analysis and
    presentation of results and recommendations.
  • Good oral and written communication skills.
    Should be fluent in English.
  • Proven integrity in handling public
    resources and in executing duties.
  • A high level of interpersonal and
    management skills and ability to work with teams in the organization
  • Proven integrity and confidentiality in
    handling public resources and in executing duties
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight
    deadlines
  • Proven Planning and organisation skills,
    Problem solving skills and Leadership and management skills
How to Apply: 
All candidates are encouraged to deliver their application letters,
updated curriculum vita and photocopies of academic and professional
certificates to the address below.
Please indicate the position being applied for on top of the envelope.
The Project Coordinator,
Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)
Plot 43, Nakasero Road,
P. O. Box 7683, Kampala- Uganda.
Deadline: 1st
September, 2014

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