Plan International MEAL Officer Jobs in Uganda

Plan International MEAL Officer Jobs in Uganda

The Organisation

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.


Project Details

Plan International Uganda is looking for a dynamic and motivated candidate for a position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Officer for its LEGO – Play Matters- Sparking Life Long Learning Project implemented in Adjumani, Arua and Yumbe districts in West Nile Uganda.

MER Officer will Support in the research, monitoring, evaluation, documentation and learning components of the project in Yumbe district.

He/she support the MERL Coordinator in building the capacity of Plan International and partner staff in documenting replicable models that enhance learning.

She/he will support in the development of the project M&E tools, checklists including supporting the project team to produce quality reports.

S/he will take support in documentation of project progress and change realized through routine monitoring, collection of most significant change stories on project implementation following established guidelines, as well as ensuring quality assurance of project data in the location of Yumbe and Terego

MER Officer will support in ensuring that effective Performance monitoring and evaluation Plans are in place in Yumbe and Terego, implemented as intended, and reporting in a comprehensive and timely manner to facilitate project team deliver the project and achieve the desired objectives.

Accountabilities/ Roles and Responsibilities

Technical M&E guidance

Update and Implement project monitoring tools as per project M&E plan and ensure use of appropriate tools in collection, compilation, analysis and utilization within Yumbe and Terego to ensure consistency

Support the development and rollout of project targets and standards to ensure delivery of quality outputs.

Developing and maintaining of the project M&E database for Yumbe and Terego

Project Planning and Implementation

Participate in and Support the development of project outlines including key M&E activities

Support project team and partners to develop Detailed Implementation Plans in line with the proposal

Consolidate, track and share on a quarterly basis the Project’s Detailed Implementation Plan to ensure timely implementation of project activities in the locations of Yumbe and Terego

Project M&E, Documentation, Reporting and Learning

Conduct monthly field support visits in the project Intervention districts (Yumbe and Terego)

Support project team with documentation of project activities through consolidation of monthly monitoring reports.

Consolidate, track and share on a monthly basis action points agreed upon in all project meetings including review meetings.

Regularly track project progress and update the project logs in the online system to enhance efficient and effective implementation.

Quarterly Consolidate, follow up and document best practices, case studies, lessons learnt, Most Significant Change Stories and reflection of the project to provide evidence on project impact including inclusiveness.

Monitor and consolidate project implementation findings against approved work plans and budgets to ensure timely and quality implementation as per contractual obligation

Provide strategic support in the project’s research, project evaluations, organisational learning and documentation initiatives within the project

Maintain and update project M&E database to ensure timely and quality data for evidence-based decision making and learning

Plan System Support to Ensure Compliance

Ensure Plan International and donor standards such as safeguarding children and young peoples’ policy, research protocols, knowledge management and MER standards and Guidelines are adhered to in the project.

Support to ensure that the entire project’s programming mainstream Gender, Disaster Risk Reduction and Child Protection.

Support the project team to ensure that the registered project risks are regularly mitigated, tracked and updated as required.

In consultation and agreement, perform any other functions as may be deemed appropriate by management.

Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Social Sciences, Social Work, Development Studies or a related field.

Additional training at Post-Graduate level in Monitoring and Evaluation, project planning and management or a related field is an asset.

At least 2 years of experience in providing M&E for Education projects in a humanitarian context.

Demonstrated skills and experience in report writing, donor compliance and budget management

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people from diverse cultures

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Familiar with West Nile Region and able to work in teams

Skills in Research methodology

Analytical skills

Demonstrated experience in capacity building, mentoring and coaching staff.

Proven computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft software including MS Word processing, Power point presentation, Excel spreadsheets, e-mail and web based research

Ability to work in hard to reach hard to stay areas and familiar with programming for vulnerable children especially young girls and boys.

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are Open and Accountable

Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.

Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.

Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.

Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.

Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We Strive for Lasting Impact

Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.

Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.

Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.

Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.

We Work Well Together

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

We are Inclusive and Empowering

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.

Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.

Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.

Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Physical Environment

The MER Officer will be based in Yumbe.

S/he should have the ability and willingness to spend much of his / her time in Refugee settlements and host community sites checking progress of project implementation

Should be having willingness and capacity to work in fragile situations of West Nile.

Regularly attend meetings WASH and Child protection working groups with UNHCR, OPM and other implementing agencies in Emergency.

Basing on the above s/he should have excellent communication skills, be a calculative and sensitive communicator, when communicating to the target group and avoid being judgemental at all times

Level of Contact With Children

High level

Safeguarding Children & Young Peoples Policy (Mandatory For All Staff)

Adhere to the Child Protection Policy, Code of Conduct and reporting any CPP issues.

Responsible for the implementation of the CPP standards as they apply to area of responsibility plus the development of actions to address identified gaps and monitoring their effectiveness.

Ensure that all Plan International partners, visitors and associates in his/her area of responsibility are provided with, are made aware of and have signed and returned a copy of the child protection policy.

Inform the partners, visitors and associates that they must comply with the policy in all contacts and communications with children during their visit.

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility.

Location: Yumbe

Type of Role: 1 year

Reports to: MERL Coordinator

Grade: Level 12

Closing Date: 10/11/2022

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see: Plan International MEAL Officer Jobs in Uganda

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