International Rescue Committee Monitoring and Evaluation Jobs in Uganda
International Rescue Committee Monitoring and Evaluation Jobs in Uganda
Position SummaryThe M&E Officer will work in close cooperation with the IRC M&E Manager, IRC MEAL Coordinator and RE:BUILD Senior Research Officer and will be responsible for all RE:BUILD M&E related activities, including increasing the program’s staff capacity on data collection methods, data analysis, data verification and result-based management (performance on indicators).
S/he directly reports to the M&E Manager with a dotted line to the RE:BUILD Project Manager.
Overall Responsibilities
The M&E Officer will be responsible for all Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) related actions (initiation, project start‐up, implementation and close‐out), providing technical M&E leadership with specific attention to data quality and use.
S/he will assess the current M&E systems used by IRC Uganda and the current capacity of RE:BUILD staff related to M&E, and based on this address the identified needs through capacity building and technical support on data collection methods, data analysis, data quality assurance and result‐based management.
S/he will also ensure that quality data collected is entered into a data platform; data analysis is completed by project teams and will play a key role in the process of reporting on the impact of RE:BUILD to relevant stakeholders.
S/he compiles monthly data reports, assists in the narrative components, and prepares quality presentations for the review meetings while providing data trends to inform program decisions.
S/he works with, guidance of the IRC Uganda M&E Manager and MEAL Coordinator, and RE:BUILD Project Manager in writing donor reports and other reports required.
S/he will conduct frequent visits to the field and assess the quality of the project activities, M&E work, ensure understanding and compliance with M&E procedures and provide guidance and coaching to RE:BUILD staff.
Specific Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the IRC M&E Manager, in collaboration with the RE:BUILD Project Manager, the Monitoring and Evaluation officer will:
Technical
Work with the RE:BUILD team to develop a detailed M&E plan for RE:BUILD based on the project log frame to track progress against agreed indicators.
Track the M & E plan and frequently provide the program with trend analysis of tracked indicators while identifying the outliers.
Mentor and coach program staffs on data collection, reporting and data cleaning to inform required reports.
Support the Livelihood Center and program staff to frequently use data for program improvement.
Support RE:BUILD to engage in continuous data quality improvement.
Participate in quality of intervention monitoring together with the KCCA and RE:BUILD project staff while ensuring availability of data for assessing program quality.
Provide accurate information that informs the program review meetings.
Maintain an accurate and up to date RE:BUILD database
Maintain a good record keeping system and undertake continuous monitoring and regular evaluation of RE:BUILD activities.
Support the operation of feedback channels (logbook, client satisfaction and engagement surveys).
Support the recording of feedback, analyses and accessibility of feedback data for programmatic decision making.
Overview preparation of consolidated reports including concise narratives that capture progress against indicators and provide both management and donors with accurate and user‐friendly information.
Manage electronic tools to prevent disorganization
(Keep server data confidential).
Support the RE:BUILD Project Manager to ensure that donor, partners, and Senior Management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.
Take Lead in implementing the IRC’s monitoring for Action standards for the RE: BUILD Program with support from the MEAL manager/Coordinator and RE:BUILD Program Manager
Provide to the RE:BUILD project and KCCA with monthly reports on indicator trends.
Periodically document success stories and lessons learnt for the programs in implementation.
Liaison
• Liaise with KCCA’ and other partners’ M&E teams while ensuring that accurate and timely data on RE:BUILD is fed into KCCA’s information management systems and program reports.
Communication/reporting
Provide regular feedback to the RE:BUILD Project Manager on project implementation.
Provide the program staffs with monthly reports on performance against indicators and trends.
Assist in preparation of donor program reports.
Miscellaneous
Assist with any duties as requested by the RE:BUILD Project Manager.
Professional Standards
The IRC and RE:BUILD staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct.
These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability.
In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Therefore RE:BUILD considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in statistics, demography, Economics, M&E or related field. An advanced certificate in M&E, statistics will be of an added advantage
Postgraduate studies in M & E shall be an added advantage
Job Qualifications
At least 2 to 3 years’ experience in a similar role either in humanitarian or development settings with proven success in implementing M&E systems from project initiation to close‐out stages.
Experience in data quality assessment and oversight
Experience in data analysis, trend analysis and interpretations.
Experience in continuous quality improvement.
Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies.
Previous experience with an NGO in similar program.
Good experience of monitoring and evaluation of programs.
Strong facilitation skills, and strong understanding of how to safely and accurately collect feedback from all members of a community regardless of their age, gender, or other diversity factors
Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, internet, power point, etc
Knowledge of Mobile data applications such as Comcare, Kobo collect, Survey CTO and ODK would be added advantage.
How to Apply
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