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GOAL is currently
seeking to hire a competent person to join our Uganda team. This is an exciting
opportunity for you to join an extremely dynamic International NGO and to use
your skills. If you are familiar with working within the international
development aid sector and have a strong background in the areas mentioned, then
you are the one we are looking for!

Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer (WASH)

About the Role

Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer will be required to support effective
programme monitoring and learning, data management, data quality assurance, enabling
adaptive management, and promoting efficiency and effectiveness of the WASH
programme. The MEAL Officer will be a team player with the ability to
design mobile data collection tools using applications like mWater and Commcare.
design and utilize monitoring and evaluation plans and frame works and take the
initiative to identify gaps and challenges and propose solutions.

The key responsibilities
of the role will be:

Implementation of GU’s MEAL strategy and system

• Participate
  in the design and implementation a GU Monitoring & Evaluation
  (M&E) Strategy and related systems/tools that integrates various MEAL
  requirements for WASH whilst streamlining monitoring and reporting tools,
  data capture, databases and monitoring processes
• Use qualitative
  approaches to monitoring, evaluation and learning in WASH.

• Develop
  /draft WASH results frameworks, indicators and data collection plans in
  line with the donor requirements.
• Support
  in the development of proposals, specifically the theory of change and
  measurement plans

Data collection, analysis and reporting

• Design
  data collection tools, supervise data collection, conduct data analysis and
  write high quality reports for baselines, annual follow up surveys, end
  line surveys, assessments and regular monitoring.
• Design
  databases for capturing and managing monitoring data.
• Generate
  monthly reports drawing from the database and monitoring tools, ensuring
  reports/information are available to Programme staff as required.
• Closely
  monitor and report on the results and progress made in the implementation
  of WASH activities in line with the implementation plan and budget.
• Conduct
  data quality assurance to ensure data collected is accurate, reliable and
  with high integrity.

• Conduct
  regular field visits to ensure all elements of the MEAL system are being
  utilized effectively, assessing and identifying breakdowns and areas that
  require clarifications and improvement

Database management

• Ensure that the
  databases developed capture data according to GOAL indicators and in line
  with the GOAL WASH programme objectives.
• Ensure database
  and monitoring information is regularly reviewed, cleaned, updated and
  shared, and that data is stored in accordance with GOAL’s global policies,
  data protection and compliance measures.

Learning and innovation

• Promote internal
  organizational learning based on baselines, annual follow up surveys, end
  line surveys, assessments and regular monitoring conducted in the
  organization under WASH.
• Support GOAL’s
  knowledge development and management by capturing, storing and disseminating
  lessons learned from project implementation as well as ensure data
  utilization for improved programme quality.
• Document lessons
  learned and best practices for knowledge sharing and learning.
• Suggest and
  share innovations based on the lessons learnt.
• Work with the
  wider MEAL team to produce and implement a Communications Plan for both
  internal and external stakeholders
• Work with MEAL
  and Programme staff to ensure the regular development and dissemination of
  high-quality communication and learning materials such as learning briefs,
  case studies, success/challenge stories, newsletters, blogs, photo
  journals and videos for GU’s programmes as per the Communications Plan
• Ensure
  compliance with GU and GOAL Global communications and branding protocols
  and standards

Capacity building

• Develop
  training materials and conduct trainings to GU and partner staff on identified
  areas, including results-based management and creating effective
  monitoring indicators, plans, processes, and systems to improve
  performance monitoring.
• Disseminate
  and train staff and partners on the use of any new tools developed for
  Monitoring Evaluation and Learning.

Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:

Essential

·       
A degree in social sciences, development studies or
related discipline

·       
Professional training in monitoring and evaluation
is essential.

·       
At least two years of demonstrated experience in
monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning, especially in WASH
programme.

·       
Experience in qualitative data collection
methodologies including outcome monitoring and other participatory approaches
to monitoring, evaluation and learning.

·       
Experience in facilitating learning within organizations
and in sharing learning and evidence with internal and external audiences

·       
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
incl. the ability to represent numeric, financial or other information visually
and in simple language

·       
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships in a multi-cultural environment

·       
Ability to summarise large sets of data and
technical information into concise and tailored reports for various target
groups

·       
Excellent ability in use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Outlook and aptitude to learn to use new software

·       
High proficiency in MIS tools and databases such as
CommCare, PowerBi and mWater

·       
Highly organized and able to manage multiple, simultaneous
demands and able to work in a fluid environment and adhere to deadlines

·       
Excellent written and verbal English language skills

Desirable:

·       
Relevant experience in an international NGO and/or
in developing countries.

·       
Specific technical knowledge or experience of INGO
approaches, thematic areas

Safeguarding

Children and
vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities
must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or
inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation,
injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going
commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference
checks in the selection process for all candidates.

Accountability within
GOAL

Alongside our safeguarding
policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity
policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to
the following key areas of accountability:

• Comply with GOAL’s policies and
  procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and
  safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behavior
  protocols.
• Report any concerns about the welfare of
  a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming
  area.
• Report any concerns about inappropriate
  behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.

Documentation

• Responsible for all partnership documents; maintain and ensure
  proper filing of partner related documents in both hard and soft copy
• Keep a record of all the monthly grants management meetings;
• File all financial reports and other related partner documents in an
  orderly manner
• Maintain an updated partner database;

GOAL

Established in 1977,
GOAL is an international humanitarian agency, with a global team of 2,400
personnel, dedicated to alleviating the needs of the most vulnerable
communities. Currently operating in 13 of the world’s most vulnerable
countries, GOAL delivers a wide range of humanitarian and development programmes,
ranging from humanitarian relief in disaster situations, to focusing on
nutrition, food security, and building greater resilience and sustainable livelihoods.

General description of the country programme:

First operational in
Uganda in 1979, the current GOAL Uganda country programme focuses on Health
(including WASH, Health Accountability and Nutrition programming); and a market
based systems approach to improving agricultural livelihoods and WASH. GOAL Uganda
mainstreams gender, child protection, social behaviour change and resilience
strategies across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach
and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with national and
international civil society organizations, local government, the private sector
and communities to give effect to our mission.

GOAL Uganda has a
skilled team of approximately 100 personnel and manages an annual operating
budget of approximately €8.7 million (2018). GOAL is currently operational in
the North, South, East and West of Uganda with six established offices in
Kampala, Lira, Bugiri, Abim, Kaabong and Agago Districts. GOAL Uganda country
programme is funded by a number of donors who include Mastercard, charity: water,
Irish Aid and some small foundations.

Remuneration Package and Benefits

Our package includes
a competitive salary, health insurance cover for up to 3 dependents, comprehensive
24 hour personal accident cover, terminal benefits equivalent to one month for
each completed year of service and our working hours provide for a half day on
Fridays.  GOAL promotes a learning and
development environment with training & study opportunities aligned to our staff
development policy.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their
applications by email with at least 4 reference contacts (3 from the last three
employers, and 1 character reference), and daytime contact number to; The
Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda: recruitment@ug.goal.ie  indicating the title for the position applied
for in the subject line by 3^rd January 2020.  PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES.

Deadline: 3^rd January 2020

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