The M&E Specialist has overall responsibility for providing coordination and leadership for monitoring and evaluation of the project. She/He is responsible for ensuring accurate and comprehensive data collection and analysis of results to report on progress towards achievement of project objectives. He/she works with technical team members to develop appropriate indicators, targets and methods for collecting information on project activities and assist with analysis for evidence-based decision making for project improvements.

Qualifications, Experience and Competences
Qualifications
Holder of Master’s Degree in any of the following fields: Monitoring and Evaluation, Demography, Population Studies, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration, or any other related subjects from a recognised University, A Bachelor’s degree in either Social Work and Social Administration or Education, Social Sciences or Economics or Statistics or Business

Administration Experience
A minimum of ten (10) years direct experience in a position of monitoring and evaluation of large scale national Projects Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years of application of Computer statistical packages and/or data analysis software (eg. SAS, SPSS, and Advance Excel) and basic computer skills (word-processing, power point, and databases) are a must Demonstrated experience in data processing and management of large scale surveys..

Experience
• A minimum of ten (10) years direct experience in a position of monitoring and evaluation of large scale national Projects
• Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years of application of Computer statistical packages and/or data analysis software (eg. SAS, SPSS, and Advance Excel) and basic computer skills (word-processing, power point, and databases) are a must
Demonstrated experience in data processing and management of large scale surveys.
• Possession of additional training in impact evaluation, familiarity with the operations and use of IT in monitoring and evaluation are added advantages
• Strong experience in conducting a research study including the entire evaluation cycle, from design and formulation to implementation, analysis and presentation of results and recommendations.
• Experience in designing and/or implementing data collection and data management systems or software. Good computer application skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases required
Good understanding and interpretation of development project results based logical framework.
• Experience in working for a Government Ministry Department or Agency and knowledge of requirements of M&E reporting under Government of Uganda:
• Experience in working in an organization preferably a Government agency with multiple departments and multiple stakeholders at central and LG levels.

Competences
• Excellent communication skills (presentation and written). High level of interpersonal skills.
• Strong ethics, hands on approach. IV. Excellent report writing skills.
• Pays attention to detail and excellent follow through. vi. Must be result focused and be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Proven track record of integrity and confidentiality in handling public documents and resources