NGO Jobs - Monitoring, Evaluation and Data Management Specialist at Millennium Promise
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Data Management Specialist
Organization: Millennium Promise Alliance Inc
Project Name: Drylands Integrated Development Project
Duty Station: Uganda
Funding Source: Islamic Development Bank (IDB)
Reports to: Team Leader The Government of Uganda through the Office of the Prime Minister has received credit financing from the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), for the Dry Lands Integrated Development Project to be implemented in the Karamoja Sub region (Project reference number UG-0082-83). The Office of the Prime Minister will implement the Drylands Integrated Development Project through Millennium Promise Alliance Inc. an International Non-Profit Organisation solely committed to supporting the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals through the Millennium Villages Projects (MVPs) in 10 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. The Dry Lands Integrated Development Project will implement multi sectoral interventions aimed at holistically addressing challenges faced by pastoralist communities that directly contribute to the objective of reducing vulnerability, building resilience, and accelerating the achievements of the UN Millennium Development Goals mainly in the districts of Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripiriti and Amudat.
Job Summary: The incumbent will be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation function of the project. She/ he will provide the strategic information and feedback necessary for ensuring of effective implementation and achievement of project milestones (MDGs)
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the coordination of research activities – that is, the Impact assessments, Costing evaluations, Outcome monitoring and Process evaluations as well as support the routine data management functions of data collection, management, analysis, quality control, dissemination, reporting and capacity building to support informed project decision-making.Working with sector Coordinators in designing and data collection for sector specific activities.Ensuring the Data from the research effectively Informs the implementation process.Qualifications, Skills and Experience: The candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Population studies, or Quantitative Economics At least seven years’ experience in similar position in a donor-funded project or a relevant Master’s Degree with four years’ experience.Practical Knowledge of the use of at least two of the statistical packages of Strata, SPSS, Genstat, R, Python, SAS)Team work and leadership skills.Computer literacy skills i.e. word processing, spreadsheets.Good and effective communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.Excellent problem solving skills and a quick learner.Possess the ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands and appropriately prioritise responsibilities.Excellent analytical skillsWillingness and ability to work in the field tor at least 40% of the time.All candidates are encouraged to apply by sending an application letter (in a sealed envelope clearly marked with ""APPLICATION FOR POSITION OF...""), curriculum vitae, three work related referees, copies of academic certificates, and testimonials either hand delivered or posted to this address: Millennium Promise Alliance Inc. Uganda, C/O Pacification and Development Department, 5th Floor Room 2521. Office of the Prime Minister, Plot 9-11 Apollo Kaggwa Road, P.O. Box 341, Kampala – Uganda.
Deadline: Friday, 3rd October 2014 by 2:00pm
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