Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Duration: 3 months
Application Deadline: 10th October, 2023

OBJECTIVES
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer has responsibility for all matters regarding design, planning, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, research, and learning framework of the project. The position also supports capacity building, technical representation and networking at different levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The M&E officer has the following specific tasks and responsibilities;
• Work with the JD M&E Team to prepare a detailed work plan for the development and implementation of an M&E system for the organisation; and develop indicators, data collection monitoring forms and reporting mechanisms
• Organize capacity assessments, project data collection activities, analysis, and present programme information to evaluate performance and inform decision-making.
• Guarantee validity of project data and lead on modalities on the M&E data base.
• Establish program database system, Management Information Systems (MIS) and ensure its accessibility to all program implementers and partners at all levels
• Contribute to the design of and conducting surveys and special studies across the zones to assess programme interventions and/or supervise field data collection.
• Contribute to design and implementation of data collection tools to be used for routine monitoring
• Collaborate with Legal Practice department in conducting spot checks and routine monitoring of field activities and during ongoing surveys.
• Facilitate collection of quality data from the field locations and enter these in a central data base.
• Contribute to quarterly and annual programme reviews including review of the M&E Plan
• Periodically update and maintain the database and manage data in order that it is accessible to staff.
• Support the communication officer to document best practices and lessons learned by providing key documentation from any case studies undertaken during project implementation.
• Organize and facilitate M&E training workshops for staff and partners to demystify M&E concepts
• Provide M&E information to management and teams for decision making, management and improving programme strategy/interventions.
• Analyze data based on regular monitoring for both learning and reporting purposes as well as providing evidence-based feedback to staff and a wider team.
• Assist in preparation of monthly and annual reports reflecting projects performance and impact result indicators
• Assist to interpret and disseminate M&E findings vis-à-vis program goals, objectives and activities to different audiences.

YOUR PROFILE
Qualification and Experience
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Statistics, Social Sciences, Monitoring and Evaluation, or related disciplines
• At least three years’ work experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of rural development programs
• Experience in managing quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, soliciting information from individuals of varying socio-economic, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds;
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft office packages (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), internet use, and knowledge in website content management systems and data management software like statistical packages (SPSS, STATA, Nvivo, etc.)
• Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team, excellent interpersonal skills, and willingness to travel extensively in Uganda
• Previous experience working in the M&E Office with INGO/NGOs will be an added asset
• Proficiency in English language with excellent writing skills and able to produce high quality reports
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Key Competencies
• Personal integrity
• Adaptability to unanticipated circumstances
• Working proficiency in English
• Good Negotiator, Data Analysis skills, Good Business Instincts
• Team player
• Planning, prioritizing, and organizing
• Effective written/verbal communication skills