National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Overall Purpose of the position:
Reporting to the Senior Program Coordinator, the M&E Officer will collect, analyse and document all program data including training pre and post test data, baseline and follow-up surveys and Client feedback forms . S/he will be the focal point for the implementation of the information management and database system and will provide support to all ARC Uganda programs.
Key Result Areas
Technical and Systems Development
? Develop and implement a project Monitoring and Evaluation Plan including development of relevant M&E indicators.
? Develop guidelines for implementation of M&E plans.
? Develop appropriate and oversee administration of data collection and evaluation tools.
? Oversee collection and compilation of data into monthly, quarterly and annual reports on program activities to track key output and performance indicators.
? Oversee the development, on-going modifications, strengthening and functioning of M&E databases at different levels.
? Adapt as necessary, evaluation measures and tools developed by partners at national and international levels.
M&E Implementation
? Train program staff and GBV stakeholders in data collection and analysis in relation to program activities.
? Provide technical guidance and oversight in the data collection, collation and feedback activities;
? In collaboration with the program staff, initiate and support the review process of the M&E tools as appropriate.
? Coordinate design and implementation of project surveys including; baseline studies, situational analyses, special studies, and other research activities.
? Work with the staff at central and field stations to strengthen district/lower-level monitoring, evaluation and feedback processes.
? Oversee and support the development of project -level M&E plans.
? Perform quality checks on program sectors? periodic reports for on-ward submission to the Senior Program Coordinator.
? Conduct regular data quality assessment exercises.
Program Management
? Work very closely with different project departments and staff to prepare quarterly and annual work plans and other reports as relevant.
? Oversee all the reporting and feedback processes.
? Supervise and strengthen the skills of the relevant staff.
? Coordinate mid-project conferences with various project partners, collaborating agencies, funders and other organisations working in the relevant areas.
? Represent ARC Uganda in different fora as may be necessary.
? In collaboration with the program staff, initiate and support the review process of the M&E tools.

Educational Qualifications and competences
? A relevant University degree
? Minimum 3 years experience in Monitoring and Evaluation of development/humanitarian projects/programs.
? Training in quantitative and qualitative data collection, (Knowledge Attitudes Perceptions surveys, focus group discussions, etc.)
? Previous experience with US Government-funded project, advantage.
? Proven trustworthiness and willingness to work as a team member,
? Capacity to multi-task and follow up on various M&E plans.
? Good communication skills and ability to facilitate M&E training.
? Computer literate, (SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Access and able to develop comprehensive databases)
? Excellent English written and spoken abilities.
? Ability to speak Kiswahili and/or Luo is an advantage.
? Experience & willingness to work and consistently travel within the local community.
? Excellent report writing skills
? Knowledge of programs design and project cycles is an added advantage.

Contact/How to apply:
Interested applicants should submit an application letter together with CV (4 pages maximum) and names/contact details of three professional referees
Applications should be sent to theHuman Resource Officer, American Refugee Committee International online by 12.00 pm on the closing date.
Please indicate in the email subject line: Application Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

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