Monitoring and Evaluation and Management Information Systems Job In Uganda

Job Title: Director, Monitoring and Evaluation and Management Information Systems, Kampala, Uganda

Cardno Emerging Markets USA, Ltd. (Cardno) is seeking Director, Monitoringand Evaluation and candidates for a USAID-funded programme in Uganda. Candidates must be Ugandan Nationals currently living in Uganda.

The Strengthening Decentralization for Sustainability (SDS) Programme will improve the results and sustainability of decentralized service delivery, with initial emphasis on health and HIV/AIDS services, at Local Government levels in Uganda through: (1) improving coordination among all supported partners at the district level, (2) strengthening the capacity of districts and sub-counties to plan, budget, implement/coordinate, monitor and evaluate decentralized services, (3) provision of grants to districts to complement resources needed for effective and efficient management of programs and services, and (4) facilitating strategic innovations to improve district leadership and sustainable financing of health, HIV/AIDS and other social sector services.

The Director, Monitoring Evaluation and (Director) will manage and supervise all project M&E activities as well as develop a program of technical assistance to district in these areas. S/he will lead the development of the SDS Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and design systems that allow for efficient collection and reporting of PMP information. S/he will also work as a technical advisor for SDS supported districts to strengthen the capacity and function of the M&E and MIS systems. Specific Roles and Responsibilities

Monitor and supervise all project related M&E, including design of the PMP

Responsible for quarterly reporting to on the project PMP and other M&E and MIS issues

Ensure that M&E data collected for project activities is analyzed and used to improve project activities and performance

Work with project team to conduct assessments of MIS and M&E gaps in the districts

Identify activities to strengthen integration and use of MIS and data for decision making in all social sectors at the district level, including improved quality of data collection, management, reporting, and the use of data for planning

Along with the CoP, DCoP, Regional Managers, and DBTA partners, develop joint plans with the district governments for activities to strengthen the MIS and M&E for districts

Ensure that M&E and MIS work of SDS with districts is coordinated closely with technical assistance provided by DBTA partners and augments this work rather than overlapping or duplicating it

Work with the CoP, DCoP, IPs, Regional Directors, and regional M&E Managers

Determine how to support sustained coordination of all donor partners operating social sector activities in the district

Required Qualifications Masters Level Degree or equivalent (economics, statistics, management information systems, development studies, etc.) 7+ years of experience in design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems as well as management information systems

Experience providing technical assistance in M&E and MIS, especially to host country stakeholders

Excellent organizational, analytical, supervisory skills Special Instructions

To Apply
Please send CVs to Recruitment.Health@CardnoEM.com with "Uganda SDS Director-M&E_MIS" in the subject line for prompt consideration. Cardno