ACTED International NGO Careers - Appraisal Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Organisation: ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development)ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a non-political and non-confessional international NGO food security, health promotion, economic development, education, microfinance, institutional support and regional founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, France. ACTED’s vocation is to save lives, assist vulnerable dialogue as well as cultural promotion. For its programs in Northern Uganda, Karamoja and Kampala, ACTED is looking populations and bring hope to those in need for a better future. ACTED is active in 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Central America and develops about 150 projects yearly in diversified activities such as emergency relief, food security, economic development, health promotion, education, microfinance, regional dialogue, institutional support as well as cultural promotion.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Design and implementation of needs assessments and baseline surveys to establish and track indicators;Monitoring indicators to ensure that the program meets its goals and objectives;\Design and implementation of impact assessments;Actively facilitate quick and accurate reporting of monitoring results to ensure that ACTED, donors and other organizations can build upon successes and lessons learnt during the program;Mentor and train staff in the fields of appraisal and baseline data collection and process, impact and indicator monitoringQualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should possess a good University degree in Monitoring and Evaluation, Social sciences, demography, development studies.At least three to four years’ experience in Programme Appraisal, Monitoring and Evaluation.Exhibit impartiality, objectivity and confidentiality are imperative; without prior authorization assessment reports should not be shared and kept within the AMEU unit;Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as well as the ability to plan, take initiative and organize work independently.Good knowledge and understanding the nature of the work carried out by programs is necessary for ensuring the relevancy and usability of the reports produced. Therefore a proactive and self-motivated attitude towards gaining a good understanding of ACTED programs is essential;Willingness to learn and capacity to innovate: the AMEU Officer must be inventive and eager to improve his or her own skills, and be capable to adapt, shape and develop tools best suited for ACTED’s activities;Diplomacy is required for all interactions as well as good organizational and communication skills with international and national staff and rural communities.Possess the ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under pressure;Knowledge of local language (Karimojong/Pokot) and/or past regional experience is an added advantage.Advanced knowledge of computer software and hardware operation is an added advantage.All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications which should include a cover letter, a detailed CV giving telephone numbers of three referees,( don’t attach any academic qualifications on all emailed applications). It is also important that you specifically address each of the Qualifications for a vacancy in your cover letter. The information you provide in your application must be clear and concise as it will be the basis for the selection of applicants for further assessment/interview. Applications that do not meet the above job requirements will be rejected. Please send your electronic applications to: uganda.jobs@acted.org.
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