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Job Title:  MEAL Officer – ECW

Organisation: ZOA Uganda

Duty Station: Yumbe, Uganda

Reports to: Program Manager – West Nile

About US:

ZOA is an international NGO that inspired by Christian identity and biblical message of reconciliation and restoration of a broken world with its headquarters in the Netherlands. ZOA operate in fifteen countries on and on three continents. At ZOA we provide relief to people affected by conflict or natural disasters, contribute to a new perspective of hope in which people work together for a promising future in dignity and mutual trust. Together with the affected communities we work on the recovery of their livelihoods.

Job Summary:  The MEAL Officer–ECW is responsible for the monitoring and reporting of the output, outcome and impact indicators as defined in Education projects MEAL Frameworks.

The MEAL officer will identify gaps in information and organise collection of the data for indicators at project level, ensuring that data collection (both in terms of process and content) facilitates accountability and learning as described in the Knowledge Management and MEAL Plans. The MEAL activities shall result in timely tracking and documentation of project activities, quality data collection and processing in support of project reporting, increased project accountability to different stakeholders and uphold learning within the project and the organisation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• The MEAL Officer works with the Programme Manager, West Nile Programme as MEAL focal point in West Programme and shall create and operate a functional monitoring and evaluation system at programme level with support from MEAL Advisor based at the country office. The MEAL framework gathers performance data at output, outcome and impact level based on objectives and indicators contained in the UGD2303 log frames/MEAL frameworks.
• Work with Project officers to ensure the collection of relevant and appropriate data for Knowledge Management and Learning.
• Lead and facilitate local analysis and interpretation of MEAL information as an input to regular narrative reports covering progress of the two projects. The actual project reporting is done by Project Managers of all projects.
• Promote the utilization of the collected data at project and programme level for adjustments in planning and implementation in order to promote adaptive project programming.
• Facilitate capacity building for PMs and POs to enable them to monitor and evaluate their own efforts, gather and analyse relevant data and produce required progress reports.
• Assist the Project Manager in the strategic use of data and information to improve impact of the two projects and overall West Nile programme.
• Organise joint project monitoring with other stakeholders and project teams.
• With support from PGM share field findings with the PMs and POs and other stakeholders
• Take a lead in analysing and interpreting of MEAL information; discuss MEAL related issues with the ZOA team and with stakeholders;
• Coordinate internal and external evaluations (including baseline) at programme level, in close collaboration with the MEAL Advisor at the Country office.
• Perform other duties assigned by the MEAL Advisor at Country office in consultation with PGM, West Nile programme.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant must hold a Degree or Diploma in Development Studies, Social sciences, Education, statistics, economics or other related relevant field;
• Background in education and/or Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Two to three years of successful experience in a similar position implementing related projects;
• Experience in education projects and ASER/EGMA/EGRA tools and INEE standards is an added advantage;
• Understanding of the local context, culture, and language(s) in West Nile
• Excellent spoken and written command of English.
• Excellent facilitation, communication skills and writing ability;
• Innovative, creative and enthusiastic;
• Provides regular feedback, acknowledges success and the need for improvement with Supervisees;
• Result oriented and possession of learning power.
• Good computer skills: Ms Excel and Ms Word;
• Self-motivator, able to take initiatives with limited supervision;
• Ability to drive a motorcycle with valid driving/riding license is a MUST.
• High level of personal integrity;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural sensitivity;
• Able to work under pressures and meet deadlines;
• Able to work in a sometimes fluid and innovative environment;
• Commitment to ZOA’s mission, vision and values (see https://www.zoa-international.com/corporate-identity)

How to Apply:

All candidates should submit their updated CVs (max 2 pages) and letters of application (1 page).

Applications can be made in writing to the Human Resource Department ZOA Uganda and sent through the job link below.

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Deadline: 12^th April 2023 at 5:00 PM

NB: Persons living with disability and qualified Internal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted

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