The MEAL officer will be responsible for effective and high quality planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, reporting of the 3 years BPRM grant

Key Outputs/Responsibilities.
Supports routine and periodic collection and analysis of data :
• Supports routine and periodic collection and analysis of data, providing both descriptive and inferential statistics that confirms status of project activities in the response based on log frames and M&E frameworks as well as qualitative analysis.
• Consolidates reports, at output level and shares with the MEAL Coordinator and managers on monthly, quarterly, mid-year and annually as per M&E Plan; including implementation of program monitoring evaluation recommendations

Performance-monitoring tools:
• Administer performance-monitoring tools to track project indicators in line with the project implementation plan.
• Provide technical support to the field staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders on program performance monitoring and evaluation according to program implementation plan, World Vision evaluation strategy and donor requirements.
• Provide performance reports to the respective project coordinators for effective decision-making.
• Monitor and track, enrolment data in the schools supported by the project.

Accountability to beneficiaries:
• Ensure programme Accountability to beneficiaries and donors is implemented in line with World Vision Uganda Programme Accountability Framework (PAF).
• Establish robust accountability mechanisms within the project areas with a focus on age gender and disability.
• Work with the consortium MEAL coordinator to train staff on accountability to the affected populations.

Capacity Building:
• Build the capacity of field staff and support design processes including measurements, baselines, monitoring, and evaluations.
• Staff oriented on the data collection tools.

Knowledge management:
• Work with the MEAL Coordinator to develops/or administer knowledge management databases, principles, procedures and standards to institute effective knowledge management systems.
• This includes effective use of ITTs, automated databases, GIS technology, ODK and utilization of WV partnership knowledge management systems e.g. HORIZON.
• Design and implementation of program assessments/evaluation, operation research or special studies to improve programming in a refugee setting line with program implementation plan of WV Uganda and donor regulations

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience.
• A bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Mathematics, Public health, Demography, Biostatistics, or a related field is required.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative M&E data collection and analysis methods, including tracking outcome indicators, is desirable.
• Knowledge of designing and managing M&E systems at a national level for effective generation of monitoring data used in tracking Programme and improved service delivery and support related to development programming
• Experience in designing M&E methodologies and tools, and the ability to coach and train others in their use is desirable.
• Excellent command of MS Excel, and working knowledge of at least two statistical data management packages/software’s (quantitative & qualitative) e.g., SPSS, NVIVO/Nudist, EPIINFO, STATA etc.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on M&E results so that lessons can be learned and incorporated into programming is desirable.