Uganda: MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER ( M&E)

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE -UGANDA PROGRAM

Re- Advertised -Vacancy Announcement: March 7, 2018

ORGANISATION DESCRIPTION:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998 supporting nationals and refugees and various institutions in the country notably the government, community based organizations, the civil society and the private sector. The current program portfolio in Uganda includes health, peace building, gender-based violence, economic recovery and agribusiness, and children & youth. https://www.rescue.org/country/uganda[.](https://www.rescue.org/country/uganda) IRC has a country office in Kampala, a regional office in Kitgum (and Lamwo) and Moroto. Given the conflict outbreak in South Sudan, IRC re-opened the Yumbe Field site office to support refugees being settled in Bidibidi, Imvepi and Omugo refugee settlement in Yumbe and Arua Districts respectively.

IRC is currently looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and self-motivated person to join our team to support the effective delivery of the organization’s mission.

TITLE:

MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER ( M&E)

REPORTS TO:

M&E MANAGER

LOCATION:

Yumbe

DEPARTMENT:

Program

DURATION

9 months (renewable)

JOB OVERVIEW/SUMMARY

The M&E Officer will be responsible for all M&E related program actions (Initiation, project start-up, implementation and close-out), providing technical M&E leadership for all program sectors with specific attention to data quality and use. S/he will assess the current M&E systems and the current capacity of staff related to M&E, and based on this address the identified needs through capacity building and technical support on data collection methods, data analysis, data quality assurance and result-based management. S/he will also ensure that quality data collected is entered into a data platform; data analysis is completed by project teams and will play a key role in the process of reporting on the impact of the IRC program to relevant stakeholders. S/he will conduct frequent visits to the field and assess the quality of the program, M&E work, ensure understanding and compliance with M&E procedures and provide guidance and coaching to staff.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compile quantitative and qualitative data to showcase IRC’s protection program, covering all program outcome areas.
• In close collaboration with the Protection and Rule of Law and Coordinator, lead the development of strong data collection tools and monitoring and evaluation plans for the protection program.
• Ensure efficient systems in place for program staff to collect and compile relevant and concise information for routine project reports and occasional special reports as required.
• Support the provision of technical training and capacity building in monitoring and evaluation to PRoL staff
• Perform regular field visits to ensure the quality of data collected by Program staff and to verify the accuracy of the data reported
• Support program teams in analyzing and interpreting monitoring and evaluation of data.
• Overview preparation of consolidated reports including concise narratives that capture progress against indicators and provide both management and donors with accurate and user-friendly information.
• Provide input and feedback as needed into project design, including comments on project documents, theory of change and project log frames from monitoring and evaluation perspective.
• Support integration efforts across program sectors working together with other program coordinators and managers too.
• Assist in creating standards for capturing data and its storage in the database in accordance to the IRC Measurement universal expectation.
• Able to assist in the development of custom tables used to describe donor characteristics so that they are meaningful and not redundant.
• Manage electronic tools to prevent disorganization (Keep server data confidential).

· Support the Senior M&E Officer to ensure that donor, partner, and Senior Management data queries are addressed in an accurate and timely manner.

• Assist the Snr M&E Officer and program Heads in implementing the IRC’s monitoring for Action standards.
• Provide to the supervisor, technical coordinators, program staff and districts with monthly reports on indicator trends.

Confidentiality:

Ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of IRC acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organization without authority, except in the normal execution of duty.

Note: -The M&E Officer cannot be limited to the specific duties and tasks detailed herein. The success of the IRC’s humanitarian mission is the highest priority and all issues which arise must be addressed accordingly. Therefore, S/he will be required to manage all unforeseen issues and circumstances and remain flexible to perform any other duties, as and when required.

REQUIREMENTS/

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

· Bachelor’s degree in statistics, demography, Economics, M&E or related field. An advanced certificate in M&E, statistics will be of an added advantage

· At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role either in humanitarian or development settings with proven success in implementing M&E systems from project initiation to close-out stages.

· Good level of proficiency in Windows Excel, power point and quantitative analysis

· Ability to design M&E tools, surveys, surveillance systems, and evaluations

· Experience in continuous quality improvement processes.

· Experience in data analysis, trend analysis and interpretations.

· Good report writing skills.

· Ability to enhance good interpersonal relationship.

· Good communication skills.

· A good command of both written and spoken English.

To Apply:

Send CV, Cover letter and Copies of relevant academic documents clearly indicating the position applied for as the subject to: UA‐IRCJobs@rescue.org. Deadline: Wednesday 21^st March, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. IRC is an equal opportunity Employer.

Send CV, Cover letter and Copies of relevant academic documents clearly indicating the position applied for as the subject to: UA‐IRCJobs@rescue.org. Deadline: Wednesday 21^st March, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Whilst all applications will be assessed strictly on their individual merits, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. IRC is an equal opportunity Employer.