Tuesday, 1 October 2013

Job: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor

Location: Kampala
Deadline: October 10, 2013 - 5pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develops Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and oversees its implementation and periodic revision.
• Proactively seeks out data to assist staff in making informed decisions
• Develops M&E instrumentation tools for the project as needed (including monitoring data collection forms for program and grantee staff)
• Supports and supervises collection and analysis of data for project M&E in accordance with timeframes set in the PMP
• Develops, implements, and monitors the sub-grant awards and performance monitoring plans and systems for gathering, reporting, and analyzing performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation. Updates and implements M&E framework for integrated delivery of community healthcare.
• Develops an evaluation plan for the program and maintains a program monitoring data base
• Leads efforts, design tools and training sessions to develop an inquisitive learning culture within the project team and partners to feed innovations into organizational decision making.
• Manages all M&E activities and reporting for the project. Collects and reports on indicators required by USAID. Measures progress toward achieving project goals.
• Supports the documentation of best practices and facilitate the use of such data to drive program design and decision making. Produces information to share lessons learned and for advocacy purposes.
• Provides technical assistance to build or strengthening partner and stakeholder capacity for data management and M&E.
• Provides information and support in the development of the work plan, quarterly reports and annual reports
• Supervises M&E, management information systems (MIS) and Knowledge Management/ Communications team members to ensure that all program results are included in the PMP and other program documents.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant Advanced (Masters-level) degree from a recognized institution in public health, statistics, or related field and minimum of 9 years of experience designing and implementing M&E systems for international donor-funded projects in Uganda.
• Additional skills/experience in one or more of the following technical areas: community-based health programs; family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH); maternal and child health (MCH)/nutrition; malaria; information education communication (IEC) / behavior change communication (BCC).
• Experience in data collection, statistical analysis, qualitative research, and dissemination of results.
• Experience in designing survey and research tools, organizing and delivering training workshops, managing community mobilization and advocacy activities for local non-governmental organizations.
• Strong technical skills in data management, M&E, disease surveillance, mapping, and/or assessment.
• Knowledge of USAID system of indicators, results, and reporting.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment. Flexible and proactive attitude towards problem-solving.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites around the country.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team. Demonstrated ability to build consensus and navigate complex political contexts. Ability to develop effective working relationships with USAID, local organizations, other program partners and counterparts.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office (Excel); strong presentation skills
• Fluency in English is required. Additional proficiency in Swahili will be preferred.
• Willingness to reside and travel frequently within Uganda.
Contact/How to apply: 
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