Restless development Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager Jobs in Uganda
Restless development Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager Jobs in Uganda
About the Role
Key Priporites
Delivering and disseminating Evaluation and Learning products to internal and external audiences (40%)
● Package and disseminate learning and evidence from Restless Development Uganda’s programmes to drive improved practice in youth development across the youth sector in Uganda
● Ensure MEL plans for all the programmes are in line with the Programme Quality Framework and MEL framework as well as Donor requirements
● Ensure the MEL team, working with the Programmes teams, delivers the MEL plans
● Ensure evaluations and learning papers are high quality and can be used by multiple sources – Restless, donors and partners
● Ensure in-depth evaluations are accompanied by impact briefs to share the key highlights.
● Act as the focal point for coordination of all external evaluations, including managing consultants as appropriate
● Lead the monthly internal Programme Quality Group with a focus on ensuring learning is used to improve programme quality
● Support the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager to report to existing donors and to develop new proposals, including design of monitoring and evaluation frameworks
● Represent Restless Development Uganda to donors, partners and other stakeholders as required
Oversight of monitoring and reporting systems (20%)
● Oversee development, support and maintenance of relevant programme databases
● Support programme teams through coordination of data collection and analysis processes.
● With support from the Leadership Team, lead bi-annual reviews of Restless Development Uganda’s programmes and performance against the national strategy.
● Design and oversee all project monitoring and reporting systems and tools in line with internal and external grant management requirements
● Lead compilation of the internal National Programme Reports for submission to the International Head Office in the UK
● Perform data quality checks for all internal and external reports in line with reporting guidelines and donor requirements.
Manage the MEL team (20%)
● Develop clear unit plans
● Work with the MEL team to develop clear roles, responsibilities and work plans for unit members
● Line and performance manage the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit, serving as a role model at all times
● Ensure organizational policy is adhered to by MEL Unit
● Design and lead regular capacity-building initiatives across the organization, ensuring that programme staff are able to use M&E systems to assess progress, identify challenges/opportunities and take action
● Provide M&E guidance and expertise to the senior management team as required
● Design and oversee data collection, analysis and report writing processes for internal
● Reviews evaluations of programme and organizational performance
Leadership (10%)
● Mentor MEL team to deliver their areas of work to a high standard
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● Be an effective member of the Leadership team working with other Managers, Head of Restless Development Uganda, Head of Programmes and Partnerships and Hub Director, including reparing unit papers for the Leadership team meetings
Other (10%)
● Other duties as required, sometimes requiring working on weekends and holidays for which time off in lieu can be taken.
About You
You are
● a self-starter, who is highly self-motivated;
● results-oriented, critically thinking through solutions to challenges that arise;
● an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing;
● an inspiring leader, able to effectively lead people and processes; and
● a flexible, adaptive individual who thrives in a diverse and inclusive working environment.
You have the following skills and Experiences
Qualification
● Graduate degree in a relevant field of study
Essential
● Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the development sector
● Minimum of 3 years’ experience in-design of monitoring systems & tools.
● Experience in training and providing capacity-building support on M&E.
● Excellent data analysis skills, both quantitative and qualitative
● Excellent report writing skills with experience preparing reports for donors and others
● Fluent in written and spoken English
Desirable
● Outstanding analytical and problem solving skills
● Excellent financial management skills, including experience of managing and reporting on budgets
● IT skills, including experience with packages such as EpiInfo and SPSS
● Outstanding interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
● Experience of participatory research with young people
● Previous work experience in Uganda
You are able to demonstrate to core competencies that we expect from our Managers
Strategic Thinking and Innovation
coming up with new ideas for how to do so, and encouraging others to do the same
Leadership and People Management
empowering others through coaching, while holding self and others accountable
Communication
Delivery
teams to deliver and taking ownership of outcomes
How to Apply
● Please send a completed application form to ugandajobs@restlessdevelopment.org by midnight Wednesday November 4th, 2020. Please note that we do not accept CVs, resumes or cover letters.
● Applications shall be reviewed and considered when and as they come in.
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