Action 4 Health Uganda Project Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Action 4 Health Uganda Project Monitoring & Evaluation Officer

Project Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will be based in the Mityana Field Office, with frequent field visits and will lead the TeamUp project monitoring and evaluations, development of baselines, and mid-term and final evaluation reports. He/She will guide the development of program M&E systems to effectively capture and report on activities across multiple implementers of Project activities. He/she will also participate in resource mobilisation efforts by developing performance management plans and contributing to project plans on M&E systems.

Job Purpose:

The Project Monitoring & Evaluation Officer is responsible for monitoring and ensuring quality and timely inputs and ensuring that the Project maintains its strategic focus and that its activities achieve its intended outputs cost-effectively and timely. He/she is responsible for designing, coordinating and implementing the Project's monitoring and evaluation and learning framework. He/she develops and implements a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by the Project.

Main Responsibilities:

Setting up the M&E System.

Assist in the revision of the project log-frame matrix, particularly in the areas of performance indicators and their measurement.

Support in the development and writing of project proposals.

Assist in developing and finalising the project Work Plan and keeping it updated in accordance with project activities and timeframes as relevant.

Lead the development and implementation of the A4HU M&E plans and frameworks, M&E tools, for example, the Project Performance Monitoring Plan.

Review the quality of existing data in the project subject areas, the methods of collecting it, and the degree to which it provides good baseline statistics for impact evaluation.

With collaborating partners, review the existing approaches and information management systems and agree on any required changes, support and resources.

Support the project team in the development of a plan for project-related capacity building on M&E and for any computer-based support that may be required.

Collaborate with other partners to organise and undertake capacity building on M&E when required.

Lead the development of data collection tools using WEBMO, CommCare, ODK/Kobo, Collect/Survey CTO.

Lead the data collection process regularly to measure achievement against the performance indicators and conduct data analysis using SPSS/STATA/Excel.

Support and coordinate external program/project evaluations, i.e. baseline, mid-line and end-line evaluations for quality and dependable results.

Performance monitoring and disseminating program/project progress/results during quarterly and annual meetings.

Implementation of M&E and Coordination

Check data quality with target youth and community structures and partners.

Maintain and administer the M&E database; analyse and aggregate findings.

Support project progress reporting, mid-term project review and final evaluation.

Identify areas where technical support is required.

Identify lessons learned and develop stories of Most Significant Change to capture qualitative outputs of the Project.

Provide advice to the Project Manager on

improving project performance using M&E findings.

Monitor the sustainability of the Project's results.

Provide feedback to the Project Manager on project strategies and activities.

Communication

Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data as required.

Participate in project performance reviews and provide feedback on strategies to improve project efficiency and effectiveness.

Participate in M&E learning forums with consortium partners.

Provide the Project Manager with management information He/she may require.

Lead the discussion on monitoring data in an appropriate and timely fashion regarding implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussions to fill any gap.

Assist the Project Manager in preparing Quarterly/Annual reports on project progress.

Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager.

Administration and Financial Management

Participate in elaborating (costed) action plans, performance reviews and reports for M&E activities.

Ensure proper handling and management of A4HU assets in accordance with prescribed guidelines and procedures.

Prepare periodical budget forecasts and track the budget.

Other Duties

Plan and complete work assignments with a high degree of initiative, good judgment, analytical skills, and integrity.

Apply and promote results-based management (RBM) principles and a client-oriented approach consistent with A4HU rules and regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate degree in Social Work, Development studies, statistics or relevant field. A Post Graduate Degree in M&E will be an added advantage.

Strong knowledge and experience in data collection, entry and the use of modern techniques.

Four years of experience in performance monitoring and evaluation for development programs, including developing performance indicators, data collection tools and analysis.

Skills and experience with numerical methods and database management.

Strong analytical skills.

Excellent Oral and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team.

Strong knowledge of information systems is desirable.

A4HU is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best-qualified personnel.

If you are interested, please send your application (CV and motivation letter indicating salary expectation as one attachment) with the reference ‘Project Monitoring & Evaluation Officer' to the Human Resource Officer Action 4 Health Uganda at jobs@a4huganda.org

Deadline for application: September 19th 2022. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.



For more information and job application details, see; Action 4 Health Uganda Project Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Jobs


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