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Job Title:    Monitoring, Evaluation,
Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant

Organisation: World
Vision International

Reports to:  MICAH
Child Protection Coordinator

Duty Station:  Uganda

About US:

World Vision Uganda
is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy Non-Government Organization
dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome
poverty and injustice. We currently work in over 41 districts in Uganda. World
Vision is committed to the protection of children and we will not employ people
whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is
conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks,
including criminal record checks where possible. “Our Vision for every child,
Life in all its fullness.  Our prayer for every Heart, the will to
make it so.”

Job Summary:   The Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability
and Learning (MEAL) Assistant will support MICAH Child Protection Project in
the provision of systematic data and management of up to date databases for
timely and evidence-based reporting and ensure quality programming and
accountability. He/she will support the project in systematic data collection
through routine monitoring of field level project activities on a timely manner
to aid evident reporting, to ensure quality programming and accountability within
the framework of World Vision and donor standards and guidelines at settlement
level.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

Learning and
Reporting:

·       
Take
part in periodic project Review Meetings.

·       
Support
M&E officer in the compilation of Monthly, Quarterly, Bi annual and annual
reports through provision of timely accurate and updated data.

·       
Prepare
monthly and Quarterly activity progress report and submit to the Monitoring and
Evaluation Officer and Child Protection Coordinator.

·       
Oversee
the documentation of best practices, lessons learnt, assessment reports

·       
Prepare
and submit monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual project progress reports.

·       
Ensure
proper filing of project documents and reports.

·       
Participate
and represent MEAL Team in quarterly reflection meetings with project team

Support for MEAL
Team Operations:

·       
Perform
Routine monitoring of field activities (data collection, processing and entry)
and assist in both quantitative and qualitative analysis & preparation of
draft M&E reports that will allow for an enhanced output analysis.

·       
Take
lead in conducting all program assessments to assess the project outcomes and
provide actionable recommendations to improve the program.

·       
Participate
in the setup of a Robust Community Help Desk as a forum to receive community
issues and provide timely feedback.

·       
Document
human interest and success stories to facilitate qualitative outcomes of the
intervention on the beneficiaries including best practices and lessons learnt.

Data management:

·       
Perform
Routine data processing, entry and assist in both quantitative and qualitative
analysis & preparation of M&E reports.

·       
Take
lead in systematic data collection through assessments to assess the baseline,
outcomes and provide actionable recommendations to improve the project.

·       
Keenly
track project progress through standardized data collection tools and
methodologies

·       
Support
the project team with data management, identifying programmatic issues and
prompt corrective actions to enhance the project objectives.

·       
Maintain
confidentiality and observe data protection and other associated guidelines

·       
Ensure
compliance and processing protocols in order to meet standards for quality and
accuracy.

·       
Capture
data into the World Vision database and share the findings with the relevant
stakeholders.

·       
Give
updates on issues related to quality and assist in implementing actions to
address compromise in data quality

·       
Carry
out Routine Field Monitoring of Project interventions and take part in the
design of data collection tools to track Project progress

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
ideal applicant for the World Vision Monitoring, Evaluation,
Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Assistant job must hold a Bachelor’s degree
in any of the following; Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Computer & IT,
Social Sciences, Development studies, or any related course.

·       
Two
years of practical experience in designing and implementing Monitoring &
Evaluation activities for either Livelihood, Education & Child Protection.

·       
Experience
in Research and assessment in humanitarian situation, including planning

·       
Additional
training in Monitoring and Evaluation is an added advantage

·       
Self-motivated
and a self-starter.

·       
Past
experience in research, monitoring and evaluation and reporting on complex
programs.

·       
Past
experience working with interagency Data Protection Protocol

·       
Experience
working with key stakeholders (community, children, district etc.)

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified candidates are encouraged to submit your application and complete
Curriculum Vitae online by visiting World Vision International’s e-recruitment
jobs portal at the web link below.

Click
Here

Deadline: 21^st June 2020

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