Plan International MER Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

Plan International MER Coordinator Jobs in Uganda

Role Purpose

Plan International is an independent child rights and humanitarian organisation committed to children living a life free of poverty, violence and injustice.

We actively unite children, communities and other people who share our mission to make positive lasting changes in children’s and young people’s lives.

Dimensions of the Role

Plan International Uganda is looking for a dynamic and motivated candidate for a position of Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Coordinator for its Playful Futures Project implemented in Kamuli, Buyende, Tororo, Lira, Alebtong, and Nebbi.

The project is funded by the LEGO Foundation as part of their Play Our Part Community of Practice (POP COP).

The other implementing members of the POP COP are VVOB and VSO, with Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) acting as a Design and Learning Partner.

MERL Coordinator will lead the research, monitoring, evaluation, documentation and learning components of the project.

Roles & Responsibilities

Project M&E, Documentation and Learning

Conduct routine monitoring field visits of all the project activities, produce and share monitoring reports with project teams

Design, Update (review) and Implement project monitoring tools as per project M&E plan

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

Provide technical guidance in developing and maintaining the project M&E database.

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

Regularly track project progress and update the project indicator performance trackers to support the project reporting obligations to different stakeholders

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.

Together with the Project Director, review all project write ups (including concepts) and partners’ quarterly and annual progress report

Monitor and consolidate project implementation findings against approved work plans and budgets

Provide strategic leadership

Plan, facilitate and conduct M&E capacity building activities for the project team and partners.

Contribute to the country office quarterly and annual reporting requirements by providing timely and quality data to the Program MER Coordinator

Project Planning and Implementation

Support the Project Team to develop M&E section of project outlines (POs)

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

Ensure Plan International and donor standards 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.

Child Protection and Gender Equality & Inclusion

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion 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.

Communications and Working Relationships

Project Managers/Coordinators

Program Area Managers

Program MER Coordinator

MER manager

Technical Advisors

National Offices

Consultants

Implementing partners

CDFs and project officers

Leadership and Business Management Competencies

Leadership Competencies

Set and communicate ambitious but realistic work goals and priorities

Set high standards for self and others’ behavior, inside and outside work.

Supporting the health, well-being and both physical and psychological safety of our staff

Hold self and others to account for what we have agreed, dealing with poor performance quickly, firmly and constructively.

Create a positive team spirit, helping people work well together, to reflect and continuously improve the efficiency and quality of what we do.

Collaborate with team members, colleagues and partners in finding creative solutions to problems by sharing information, experience and ideas and actively seeking their input.

Motivate and developing others

by taking an interest, giving constructive feedback and praise, ensuring they are properly trained and helping them utilize their potential.

Accept change and support others in adjusting to it, helping them understand.

Business Management Competencies

Understand relevant sectorial context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan’s purpose, values, and global strategy

Manage legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security

Manage activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management

Manage people and information including skills in assessment and coaching

Technical Expertise, Knowledge & Skills

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 3 years of experience in providing M&E for Child Protection projects in development and humanitarian contexts.

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

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

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

Field based with frequent travel to other project field locations.

Level of Contact with Children

This position has been classified as occasional interaction with children.

Location: Kampala

Type of Role: 1 Year

Reports to: Project Manager

Grade: D1

Closing Date: 08/11/2022

How to Apply

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