30 April 2015

3 USAID OVC Project Job Positions - Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist at Futures Group ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs



Organization: Futures Group


Funding Source: U.S. Agency

for International Development (USAID)


Project Name: Sustainable

Outcomes for Children and Youth in Central and Western Uganda


Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda


Reports to: Monitoring,

Evaluation and Learning Director


Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-profit

organization whose commitment is to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas set

out by the Bishops of the United States. Our Catholic identity is at the heart

of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as

partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and

our commitment to serving those in need.


Futures Group will be implementing Sustainable Outcomes for Children

and Youth in Central and Western Uganda over the next five years. The project

will improve the health, nutrition, education and psychosocial wellbeing of

vulnerable populations, as well as reduce abuse, exploitation and neglect to a

minimum of 625,000 children and 101,500 households in 17 districts in central

and western Uganda. “Sustainable Outcomes for Children and Youth in Central

and Western Uganda project is being implemented in a consortium consisting of

CRS being the lead, Futures group, ANPPCAN and TPO. Futures Group will be

working in Kampala, Kasese and Mbarara regions.


Job Summary:  The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

will be responsible for regional M&E activities for the Sustainable

Outcomes for Children and Youth in Central and Western Uganda project. 


Key Duties and

Responsibilities: 


1. Program Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:

  • Work closely with the Monitoring,

    Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Director and external M&E Experts to

    develop the project M&E plan and data collection tools.

  • Actively monitor and update the project

    database and develop project reports using collected data.

  • Actively coordinate with the MEL Director

    to design, coordinate and implement qualitative and quantitative research

    including baseline evaluation and rapid assessments.

  • Initiate/ensure clear, efficient and

    timely communication and reporting in respect to the programmatic needs of

    the project.

  • Take part in the development and

    facilitate the use of data collection tools at all levels through training

    and supportive supervision at the point of data collection.

  • Carry out routine data quality assessments

    at service delivery points.


2. Strategic Planning and Data Use:

  • Actively contribute to strategic planning

    and work plan development based on data generated from the M&E system;

  • Support the program to strengthen the

    capacity of project staff, community partners, district staff and

    volunteers in collecting, analyzing and utilizing data; analyze, interpret

    and disseminate information that document project performance and

    findings, including identification of best practices and lessons learned

    from project activities.

  • Participate in national level data

    triangulation forums and annual review meetings and develop policy briefs

    based on district level data as directed by the Senior M&E Specialist.

  • Contribute to program learning through

    writing and mentoring others on writing briefs that draw on program data

    and findings – both quantitative and qualitative.

  • Render support in the implementation of

    the M&E plan and assist stakeholders in understanding M&E

    guidelines.

  • Develop M&E capacity building plans

    based on assessment findings to strengthen the district and CSO M&E

    systems and their ability to use data for decision making.

  • Organize and conduct periodic meetings

    with local collaborating agencies, partners and stakeholders to discuss

    achievements, challenges, and lessons learned.


Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

  • All suitably qualified and interested

    candidates who so wish to join the CRS USAID Project should hold a Ugandan

    national with experience working in Uganda, preferably in the Central

    and/or Western regions of the country.

  • The applicant should hold a Degree in

    Public health or other advanced degree in a relevant field.

  • A minimum of five or more years practical

    experience in Monitoring and Evaluating OVC and/or community-based

    HIV/AIDS programs.

  • Demonstrated experience in quantitative

    and qualitative data collection Fluent in English with excellent written

    and oral communication skills.

  • Past experience in developing and

    presenting presentations, policy briefs, articles and other M&E

    products.

  • Significant experience in planning and

    facilitating trainings and building M&E capacity.

  • Working knowledge of relevant national and

    international indicators (particularly PEPFAR) related to HIV/AIDS and OVC

    desirable.

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability

    to work effectively in a team.

  • Computer literate with knowledge of Word,

    Excel and PowerPoint; other database and management information systems

    knowledge desirable.

  • All CRS staff should possess the following

    values: Serves with Integrity, Models Stewardship, Cultivates Constructive

    Relationships and Promotes Learning

  • Currently living in or willingness to

    relocate to Kampala, Kasese or Mbarara.


All applicants who so wish to join the USAID project should send a

cover letter, updated CV and three work references (names and contact

information only) to Dwight Hahn to dhahn@futuresgroup.com


NB: Only selected

candidates that meet the requirements will be contacted.


Deadline: Wednesday, 6th

May, 2015.




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