GIZ German Non-profit Jobs - MIS, Monitoring and Evaluation Expert
GIZ offers customised solutions to complex challenges. We are an experienced service provider and assist the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation. We offer demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development. The services delivered by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH draw on a wealth of regional and technical expertise and tried and tested management know-how. As a federal enterprise, we support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. We are also engaged in international education work around the globe.Job Summary: The job holder will be responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive Management Information System (MIS) and Monitoring System for the Agricultural and Rural Finance (AGRUFIN) Programme. The incumbent will also technically support Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) activities of selected partners of the AGRUFIN Programme. He /she will also carry out evaluations of selected programme activities.Key Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Develop a MIS: Set up a MIS, for the programme, which allows it to steer and monitor the operational plans of all programme components.2. Develop a Monitoring System: Develop together with the programme management a systematic monitoring strategy consisting of impact monitoring, activity monitoring and expenditure monitoringWork with Programme Components to develop Component- specific monitoring sub-systemsIntegrate single monitoring components into a comprehensive programme wide monitoring system3. Collect and analyse monitoring data on an ongoing basis: Support programme components to collect data related to the component indicators on an ongoing basis.4. Support programme components and partners to conduct baseline surveysCollect and analyse monitoring data and summarize findings in monitoring reportsFeed programme monitoring data in relevant GIZ (monitoring) systems5. Build internal and external capacity to integrate M&E into supported activitiesBuild the capacity of AGRUFIN staff to monitor programme activities and integrate evaluations into selected activities.Technically support partner organisations in integrating M&E into activities supported by the AGRUFIN programme.6. Evaluations of selected activities: Manage/support evaluations of selected programme activities (e.g. pilot activities of specific work streams).Actively communicate M&E results to the programme managementSupport the focal point for communication in drafting publications on programme activities for the publicSupport drafting reports for the German Ministry for Cooperation and Development and other Development Partners who fund programme activitiesDevelop and maintain contact with all important stakeholdersPerform other duties and tasks at the request of managementQualifications, Skills and Experience: The applicant should preferably hold a University degree in Economics, Politics, Agriculture or related fieldsA minimum of three or more years of professional experience of impact monitoring in the framework of international development cooperation.Professional experience in using ICT (including web-based applications) for MIS and monitoringPast experience in project managementSignificant experience in agricultural I rural finance and/or microfinancePrevious experience in delivering professional training desirableExcellent analytical skillsPossess excellent report writing skillsExcellent communication skills, in particular ability to summarise complex information in an accessible mannerCreativity, innovative thinking and the ability to adapt quickly are desirable traitsAll suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications to the: Human Resource Department, Plot 23 Nakasero Road, Kampala, Uganda or via email to
