MasterCard DYNAMIC M&E Jobs - Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Advisor at GOAL International ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: GOAL

International

Project Name: MasterCard

foundation Driving Youth-led New Agribusiness and Microenterprise (DYNAMIC)

Programme

Reports to: Monitoring

Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Coordinator

GOAL is an

international humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the

poorest of the poor.  We are a

non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political organisation. GOAL Uganda

country project focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors: Health

(including WASH and health accountability programming); and Livelihoods. GOAL

Uganda mainstreams HIV, gender, child protection and the environment/DRR across

all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture

of direct implementation and partnerships with local civil society

organisations, private sector partners and District Local Government to give

effect to our mission.

About MasterCard foundation DYNAMIC

Project:

GOAL Uganda

with funding from MasterCard foundation is working in consortia with Mercy

Corps, VSO and Restless Development in implementing the Driving Youth-led New

Agribusiness and Microenterprise (DYNAMIC) programme which will strengthen

systems and facilitate the creation of sustainable economic opportunities for

disadvantaged Ugandan Youth. DYNAMIC’S overall goal is to increase the number

of young people who are in secure employment or self-employment and to promote

effective and efficient agricultural market systems for youth. Through a

market-driven and holistic approach, DYNAMIC will engage an array of public and

private sector actors to increase access to goods, services, markets,

information and productive and social assets to increase productivity of

Ugandan agribusinesses and non-farm enterprises. GOAL is the technical lead for

M&E in the DYNAMIC programme.

Job Summary:  The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEAL)

Advisor will provide leadership, management and technical support in the

implementation of the M&E system for DYNAMIC programme funded by Master

card foundation. The incumbent will lead an extended team from GOAL,

consultants and all consortium partners to develop MEAL Plan, research,

implement and measure the programme.  The

MEAL advisor will manage the design and implementation of DYNAMIC M&E

System. The incumbent will also work in liaison with the GOAL MEL Coordinator

(from the GMC) and ODI will manage the overall M&E system and provide

technical support to the MEAL team, work closely with one MEL manager and two

MEL Officers (one based across the four Mercy Corps districts and the other

based across the four GOAL districts) to ensure the program MEL plan is

implemented consistently and fully.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

·        
The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s

Degree social sciences, statistics, development studies or other relevant field

is essential.

·        
A minimum of seven years of relevant experience

including three years in a senior management position

·        
Broad knowledge and experience in the design and

execution of monitoring and evaluation systems is essential, preferably M&E

of consortium-led programmes.

·        
Proven technical experience in monitoring and

evaluation of market facilitation, youth development, livelihoods and/or

agriculture and value chain programming.

·        
Complex program management and demonstrated success

in building, managing and leading a team of professionals.

·        
Past exposure and experience in building and

maintaining effective partnerships with implementing and strategic partner

agencies, and government authorities and counterparts.

·        
Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of

statistical packages for data analysis.

·        
Excellent writing, communication, organization,

prioritization and negotiating skills.

·        
Excellent (English) verbal and written communication

skills with proven financial management skills.

·        
Previous experience in Uganda or East Africa

All suitably

qualified and interested applicants should send their applications which must

include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references,

including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer), and daytime

contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda via E-mail to:

AdminKampala@ug.goal.ie

NB: Please Do Not Attach Certificates.

Deadline: 30^th August 2015.