HarvestPlus M&E Career Vacancies - Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Duty Station: Kampala, UgandaReports to: Monitoring and Evaluation SpecialistHarvestPlus is a Global Challenge Program of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). HarvestPlus seeks to develop and disseminate nutrient dense staple food crops as a means to reduce micronutrient malnutrition (hidden hunger) in developing countries. The initial target micro-nutrients are iron, zinc, and vitamin A. HarvestPlus Uganda is upscaling distribution I of vitamin A (orange) sweet potato and high iron beans to farmers in selected regions of the country. This is accomplished through joint action between HarvestPlus and implementing NGOs.Job Summary: The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will develop/review and implement monitoring and evaluation j framework including selection/review of indicators, design of M&E strategies, guidelines, standard reporting forms, databases and monitoring and evaluation tools. S/he will engage in monitoring the progress of the project and report on the progress. Following a philosophy of “monitoring, learning and action”, the Officer will train staff on monitoring, collect data and share knowledge to improve implementation practice.Key Duties and Responsibilities: Proactively coordinate the implementation of monitoring and evaluation framework with the different partner NGOs.Technically support M&E specialist and the technical team in updating project result frameworkMonitor periodic progress of activities based on partner annual work plans including data collection and ensuring appropriate documentation at partner levelReview monitoring tools including standard reporting forms in consultation with the M&E specialist and other HarvestPlus staff,Review the database and analytical framework for analysis of information to assess progress of the project at partner levelPerform statistical analysis of collected data and ensure adequate reporting of this information at partner levelWork closely with the M&E specialist to ensure data quality assessments and entry in databases. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Business Administration, or Development StudiesSignificant experience in M&E methods and approaches (quantitative, qualitative, participatory field research methods) including practices in the agriculture or nutrition sectorsGood working knowledge and experience in the planning and implementation of M&E frameworks and systems (including logframes)Computer literacy skills i.e. Proficient in Microsoft office programmes (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), knowledge of statistical software (STATA or SPSS)Highly killed in data management and analysisExcellent oral and written English communication skills; fluency in some local languagesCollaborative, self-motivated and able to work well within a multi-disciplinary teamsExcellent interpersonal and organizational skillsPrior NGO Community experience is an added advantageGood working knowledge of pro-poor strategies; gender-sensitive approaches is also highly advantageousExtensive knowledge and understanding of rural development, with a focus on participatory processes, joint management, and gender issues is highly preferredIf you are passionate about humanities and desire to join HarvestPlus Program in the aforementioned capacity, please send your application letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of three professional references (including telephone and e-mail address), should be sent to the Country Manager via E-mail to: harvestplusug@gmail.com.Deadline: Friday, 9th May, 2014
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