Monitoring & Evaluation Officer MGF – Kampala – Private Sector Foundation Uganda

About CEDP:
The Government of Uganda has received credit from the World Bank towards implementation of the Competitive and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP). The project development objective (PDO) is to improve the competitiveness of enterprises in Uganda through supporting reforms in priority productive and service sectors geared towards a better investment climate with particular focus on MSMEs.

The 5 year project comprises of four major components and will be implemented by seven agencies among them is Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB). However, the overall coordination of the Project will lie with the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) through a Project Coordination Unit (PCU). The Government of Uganda recognizes the vital role that the private sector plays in the social economic development of the country. The MGF supports interventions in high-potential and sector specific sub-sectors including: tourism, coffee, horticulture, grains and pulses, fisheries, edible oils, and information and communication technology (business process outsourcing). In a bid to address some of the constraints facing private enterprises, Government included a Matching Grant Facility (MGF) component under CEDP that aims at;
· Improving enterprise capacity by facilitating beneficiaries access to grants of up to 50% towards use of sector specific business development services (BDS), building skills and improving quality standards at firm level.
· Increasing the growth and competitiveness of the private sector in Uganda in order to maximize returns on products/services through value chain analysis.

Job Summary: The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will take overall responsibility for providing coordination and leadership for monitoring and evaluation of the MGF component. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring accurate and comprehensive data collection and analysis of results to report on progress towards project objectives. He/she works with technical team members to develop appropriate indicators, targets and methods for collecting information on project activities and assist with analysis for evidence-based decision making for project improvements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Implement the MGF monitoring and evaluation strategy, as established under the component Implementation Manual and recommend any possible changes when appropriate.
· The incumbent will identify information requirements of the MGF component concerning planning of activities, data collection, monitoring and evaluation.
· Regularly review the performance indicators, establish baseline data and reports produced by different stakeholders; ensure consistency with the definition and methodology of collection of these indicators by keeping an M&E plan for each indicator.
· Actively monitor and report on the performance of the different activities funded under the component and ensure timely measures are in place to improve the overall monitoring system;
· Support the MGF Manager in preparing periodic reports by providing data on all activities in progress as per the performance indicators, non-performed and completed during the project lifespan.
· Set up a data base for operational systems for collecting, analyzing, and reporting project related data.
· Conduct as appropriate TORs for special studies when necessary (e.g. baseline, Impact Assessment; monitoring and evaluation studies, etc…
· Prepare and submit quarterly and annual M&E reports showing progress against the targets of each output indicator, and assist in the preparation of the annual work plans.
· Keenly track performance against supported activity budgets and carry out due diligence work on implementation status.
· Work with and update the component tracking and monitoring system to generate the required performance reports.
· Perform any other duties that may be assigned by his/her supervisors.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The ideal candidate should hold an Honour’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Social Work and Social Administration or the other related subjects from a reputable University with post graduate training and qualification in M&E. A master’s degree in related and relevant field will be an added advantage.
· A minimum of five years practical experience in designing and/or implementing organisational level systems for M&E
· Significant experience in designing and/or implementing data collection and data management systems
· Working knowledge of data analysis software (e.g. SAS, SPSS) and basic computer skills i.e. Word processing, spread sheets, and databases) is required.
· Strong knowledge of/expertise in evaluation techniques (quantitative and qualitative methodologies, questionnaire development, statistical analysis, logic models, evaluation plans, etc.)
· Prior exposure and experience in the entire evaluation cycle, from design and formulation to implementation, analysis and presentation of results and recommendations.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· High degree of integrity in handling public resources and in executing duties.
· A high level of interpersonal and management skills and ability to work with teams in the organization
· Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources and in executing duties
· Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
· Excellent planning and organisation skills
· Good problem solving skills
· Good leadership and management skills
· Fluency in both written and spoken English.

How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to deliver their application letters, updated curriculum vita and photocopies of academic and professional certificates to the address below.
Please indicate the position being applied for on top of the envelope.

The Project Coordinator,
Competitiveness and Enterprise Development Project (CEDP)
Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) – Lower Building
Plot 43, Nakasero Road,
P. O. Box 7683, Kampala- Uganda.

Deadline: 16th October, 2015 by 17:00 Hours