Organisation: Mercy Corps
Mercy
Corps is an International NGO that exists to alleviate poverty and oppression
by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Mercy Corps
has been fully registered in Uganda as an operational NGO. Currently Mercy
Corps has an office in Kampala and is implementing Food Security programs which
comprise of Water and Sanitation, Livelihood and Agriculture and Conflict
Mitigation Management Program in North and North Eastern Uganda. We implement programs in the northern
districts of Pader, Kitgum, Agago, Lamwo, Kaabong, Abim and Kotido with funding
from USAID, USDA, Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other private
donations.
Job Summary: The
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will serve as the focal point for all
design, monitoring, and evaluation activities in his or her respective Region
and ii) monitoring and evaluation summary reports and statistics
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support
program staff develop a monitoring and evaluation tools - Carry
out surveys and assist in monitoring activities that help evaluate program
success. - Manage
program data; including information that is collected by programs, this
will include database support and design. - Map
program activities for use in program planning, implementation, and
evaluation - Prepare
and submit regular reports and summary information to the M&E Manager
and Program Director. - Actively
participate in other monitoring and evaluation activities including field
visits, - Be
fully familiar with the projects’ proposals particularly the goals, objectives,
PMP, and expected results - Visit
the projects areas in Karamoja work closely with the consortium’s M&E
officers to harmonize methodologies and data requirement. - Design
monitoring & Evaluation package where necessary and generate
monitoring report on qualitative and quantitative progress of projects in
Karamoja. - Enter
monitoring data into computer-based data collection system according to
schedule, and or supervise the process. - Work
closely with the program staff, track that program-based monitoring
activities are being performed according to schedule and provide timely
reports and data summaries. - Ensure
all program indicators are being met and properly recorded. - Take
the lead to ensure that program staffs can undertake independent
monitoring.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidates for the Monitoring & Evaluation Officer should
preferably hold bachelor’s degree in Social Science or Social Studies or
any relevant discipline. - At
least two years’ work experience in M&E related field. - One
year experience working on the computer in Microsoft Office applications
including Excel and skills in other programs, such as Access or
statistical packages is required. - Strong
knowledge of M& tools and methodologies. - Fluent
communication skills in English – both written and oral is required - Possess
excellent analytical and report writing skills - Ability
to work independently, if and when required and be able to come up with
creative ideas to resolve monitoring & Evaluation-related problems. - Excellent
skills using the computer keyboard (numbers and letters). - Keen
attention to detail and patience to double check data entry is essential. - Good
basic math skills are essential and general knowledge of statistical
principles is preferred. - Comfort
and ability to talk to and interview people in a respectful manner while
professionally representing Mercy Corps is essential - Good
understanding of the local language in Karamoja
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates should send their applications including a cover
letter clearly stating your salary requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and
copies of academic qualifications/certificates to the Human Resource
Manager via E-mail to: mcuganda@ug.mercycorps.org will also be
accepted.
NB: Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. Female Candidates are
encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 6th March, 2015
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