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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job Post
Location: Jobs in Uganda 2023 - 2024
Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day
Salary:
UGX
No. of vacancies: 01
Deadline: December 12 2023
Hiring Organization: Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development
Job Details:
Purpose of the Assignment
The MER Officer has overall responsibility for providing coordination and leadership for monitoring and evaluation of the Export Firm Support and RHD component. S/he will be responsible for ensuring accurate and comprehensive data collection and analysis of results to report on progress toward program objectives. He/she will work with the technical team members to develop appropriate indicators, targets, and methods/tools for collecting information on project activities and assist with analysis for evidence-based decision-making for program improvements.
Specifically, the scope of work will cover;
• Develop and Implement the monitoring and evaluation strategy, as established under the component operations Manual, and recommend any possible changes if appropriate.
• Identify information requirements for both at the management level (output level MIS) and at the impact level.
• Establish a data collection framework: data to be sourced from other institutions (URA, Customs), data collaboration, data collection via the web platform, and primary and secondary data collection.
• As needed draft questionnaires or any data collection instruments when needed based on best practices.
• Review the performance indicators and add new indicators or sub-indicators if needed, and new baseline data.
• Summarize 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.
• Following point 4, develop and implement a Gender-based tracking and impact analysis, in collaboration with the WB and other external research partners.
• Following point 4, develop and implement a Decent Job monitoring and impact analysis, in collaboration with the WB and other external research partners.
• Develop data reports for the management and policymakers: a) at the results level using the web platform and other sources; b) every 6 months following the agreed
• RF, c) at the intermediate outcome level following the RF; d) at the impact level annually; and e) Impact Assessment at mid-term.
• Prepare 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.
• Assist the Program 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.
• Work with the IT Program Officer to set up a database for operational systems for collecting, analyzing, and reporting project-related data.
• Develop as appropriate, TORs for special studies if and when necessary (e.g. baseline, Impact Assessment; monitoring and evaluation studies, etc.
• Work with the IT Program Officer to update the Online Platform in order to generate the required performance reports.
• Any other duties that may be assigned by his/her supervisors under the component and INVITE project framework.
Qualifications, Experience, and Key Competencies:
Educational Qualifications
• Honours degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, or other related subjects from a recognized University with postgraduate training and qualification in monitoring, evaluation & results (MER). A master’s degree in a related and relevant field will be an added advantage.
Relevant Experience
• At least 5 years of direct experience as a monitoring & evaluation expert on at least two projects (designing indicators, monitoring and setup of the data collection)
• Experience in designing and/or implementing data collection (designing questionnaires, managing survey firms, etc)
• Knowledge of data analysis software (e.g. Stata, R, SPSS) and contemporary computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, PowerPoint, and projects are required.
• Strong knowledge of/expertise in evaluation techniques (quasi-experimental methods, randomized control trials, qualitative methods)
• Strong experience in the entire evaluation cycle, from design and formulation to implementation, analysis, and presentation of results and recommendations.
• Good oral and written communication skills. Should be fluent in English.
• 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.
• Must be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Proven Planning and organizational, problem-solving, leadership, and management skills.
Key Results /Outputs
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual program monitoring reports
• Activity monitoring and results-based performance reports
• Monitoring tools were developed including questionnaires and diagnostics.
• System evaluation reports
Application procedure
Interested applicants should submit application letters and supporting documents including curriculum vitae and photocopies of academic documents to INVITE web portal: https://recruitment.invite.go.ug/jobs not later than Tuesday, December 12, 2023 by 5:00pm, clearly indicating the reference number and the particular position being applied for. Applications will only be received through the INVITE Web Portal.
Date Posted: 2023-11-29
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