Mercy Corps Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation Officer Jobs in Uganda
Mercy Corps Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation Officer Jobs in Uganda
General Position Summary The Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation (CLA) Officer will work under the CLA function of Apolou`s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) unit with supervision from the CLA Manager.
The CLA Officer will focus on generating, synthesizing and fostering the use of evidence centered around the three Learning Themes of the Activity; 1. Market Systems leading to Resilient Households and Communities; 2. Youth in an Evolving Landscape; and 3. Scaling-up / Multiplying Impact.
S/he will work closely with Apolou/RCF implementation and technical teams, partners, and other stakeholders to co-design, implement and manage learning activities aimed at increasing Apolou`s impact on food and nutrition security.
The CLA Officer will be actively involved in qualitative research methods, intervention quality monitoring, evidence based communications and organizing and leading district level reflection meetings with Apolou/RCF Activity team members. S/he will be responsible for disseminating findings and recommendations to prove the effectiveness of the Activity, influence stakeholders and to inform new initiatives.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Essential functions
Under the supervision of the CLA Manager, lead evidence generation, synthesis and use activities in the assigned implementation location(s)
Conduct qualitative and quantitative inquires as presented in the Activity`s Learning Agenda
Work in collaboration with the MEL team to ensure that monitoring data is effectively used to inform programming and decision making
Work closely with Technical teams to implement intervention quality monitoring systems. Conduct monthly intervention quality monitoring analysis
Conduct scheduled and ad-hoc reflection meetings with technical sector leads and district implementation team leads to promote the use of evidence and application of adaptive management
Build the capacity of team members and/or enumerators in conducting qualitative data collection
Support in analyzing, reporting and interpretation of adaptive management workflows
Disseminate findings from Apolou`s Research papers, Learning briefs, Impact briefs, Inquiry reports and other evidence based communication pieces
Work in collaboration with Research Partners to disseminate research learnings and recommendations to team members, beneficiaries and other relevant audiences.
Other duties as assigned.
Finance & Compliance Management
Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to food security programming.
Ethics and Integrity
All Mercy Corps staff are expected to behave ethically and demonstrate highest integrity in their professional and personal life. Mercy Corps has zero tolerance to any form of fraud, corruption, abuse, harassment or exploitation. Any breach of our policies or misconduct will lead to disciplinary action or may lead to termination
Security
Ensure compliance with security procedures and policies as determined by country leadership.
Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are aware of policies.
Organizational Learning
As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in
support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability to Beneficiaries
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically
to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Other:
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission
Other duties assigned.
Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in economics, social science or related field.
At least 3 years’ experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning of nutrition, food security, agricultural livelihoods or value chain development programs or applied research.
Proven application of qualitative research methods is required
Demonstrated experience in summarizing and simplifying complex information and communicating it to the targeted or diverse audiences; experience with advocacy pieces preferred; excellent presentation skills
Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of MS Office applications.
Experience using qualitative data analysis software e.g. Nvivo, MAXDQA, Dedoose is preferred
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Strong team coordination, listening, and consensus building skills.
Fluent in both spoken and written English. Fluency in spoken N’Karamojong and/or Pokot preferred.
Experience working on USAID programs preferred;
Able to drive a motorbike safely, valid license.
Success Factors
The successful CLA Officer will combine exceptional reporting, facilitating and presentation skills and experience in qualitative research methods.
S/he will have an ability to think creatively about operationalizing and improving the CLA plan of the program.
Multi-tasking, prioritizing, problem solving and simultaneous attention to detail as well as strategic vision are essential.
The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Mercy Corps Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation Officer Jobs in Uganda
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