Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant IFAD Grant Jobs - Ministry of Local Government ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: Ministry of

Local Government

Funding Source: International

Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Project Name: Project for

Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR)

Duty Station: Gulu, Uganda

The Government

of the Republic of Uganda has received a loan and a grant from the

International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to finance the Project

for Restoration of Livelihoods in the Northern Region (PRELNOR), and intends to

apply some of the proceeds to recruit staff to implement the project. PRELNOR

will cover the districts of Adjumani, Agago, Amuru, Gulu, Lamwo, Kitgum, Nwoya

and Pader.

The overall

goal of the PRELNOR is: Increased income, food security and reduced

vulnerability of poor rural households in the project area. This will be

through increased sustainable production, productivity and climate resilience

of smallholder farmers with increased and profitable access to domestic and

export markets.

Job Summary: The Monitoring

and Evaluation Assistant will support the MEL specialist in data and database

management, and any other duties as assigned by the MELS.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support
  
  in developing and take responsibility for operating the two databases of
  
  the project.


• Organise
  
  and manage the data collection framework for the project.


• Develop
  
  data collection formats for service providers, and compile inputs received
  
  on regular basis, including taking responsibility for quality, accuracy
  
  and timeliness of data.


• Undertake
  
  and provide technical support for analysis of project performance.


• Systematically
  
  compile lessons learned from project implementation into formats suitable
  
  for dissemination, as well as take lead in branding and production of
  
  project communications materials.


• Create
  
  and regularly update an e-library repository collecting knowledge and
  
  stories, and ensuring easy access for all staff.


• Support
  
  in annual data verification exercises in the field.


• Organize
  
  stakeholder workshops for feedback to and input from all stakeholders.


• Offer
  
  timely technical support to the team for developing an e-repository.


• Be
  
  an active team player of the “M&E, learning and impact team.”

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:   

• The
  
  ideal candidate should preferably hold a first degree (Master’s degree is
  
  an added advantage) in statistical analysis, computer systems, or similar
  
  subject, and/or specific training in Moro MIS from a recognised University
  
  / Institution.


• A
  
  minimum of four years’ experience, including two years working with data
  
  management, Mean/or MIS in government/donor programmes or large
  
  institutions.


• Detailed
  
  knowledge and understanding of community, agriculture and/or SME
  
  development processes.


• Familiarity
  
  with technical writing to audiences with different levels of technical
  
  understanding.


• Excellent
  
  quantitative and analytical skills.


• Excellent
  
  oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of one or more
  
  local languages in the project area would be an asset.


• Computer-literate
  
  and well-versed in the use of MS Word, MS Excel and the Internet, and have
  
  demonstrated capability in MS Access.


• Prior
  
  experience working with digital data collection tools (such as
  
  smartphones) and geographic information systems for implementation
  
  mapping.

All suitably

qualified and interested candidates should send their applications accompanied

with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of academic certificates, transcripts

and testimonials including names and addresses of three referees to: Ag.

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Worker’s House, 3rd Floor,

P.O. Box 7037 Kampala. Uganda

Deadline: 14th August, 2015