JOB DETAILS:
Purpose
The M&E Officer monitors activities of projects in West Nile Uganda. The M&E officer is responsible for compiling reports and maintaining updated records of project progress including updated beneficiary tables.
The position involves timely and systematic collection and analyses of data as well as providing accurate information for report writing to the line manager.

Objectives of the job
• Support in the implementation of M&E tools as per WCH Standards at field level.
• Responsible for monthly/quality data collection/reporting on progress of the projects.

• Participate in conducting base line surveys for report writing.

• Maintain project beneficaries data base at field level.

Essential functional relations
The M&E Officer reports to the Team Leader.
Essential other functional relations include: Project Officers, Facilitators, Project Coordinator, Program Manager, Project Manager, M&E Manager, Programme Development Advisor Psycho-Social Support and Education.

Roles and Responsibilities
1.Support in the implementation of M&E tools as per WCH Standards
• Responsible for the effective and efficient implementing M&E policies and strategies according to WCH methodology at field level.

• Responsible for proper and clear dissemination of M&E tools to the beneficiaries and partners and conduct training on them.
• Maintain confidentiality, security of data and ensured strict adherence to ethics of data management as per WCH standards.

• Assist in identifying training needs in the area of M&E at level for the project team.

2. Responsible for monthly/quarterly data collection/reporting on progress of the projects.
• Responsible for monthly data collection/reporting on progress of the projects to line manager.

• Ensured data reliability by reviewing, identify possible errors, follow-up and ensure data is cleaned and valid regularly.
• Maintain an accurate and updated database for all beneficiaries at field level.

• Ensure accurate profiling of all beneficiaries is done timely.
• Suggest additional/appropriate methods of data collection when required.
• Backup all M&E databases and results to a database/external hard drive provided on a weekly basis.
• Conduct data quality audit regularly
• Collect quantitative feedback from partners and project stakeholders on implementation.

3. Participate in conducting base line surveys for report writing.
• Assist in contributing baseline surveys for new proposals when required.
• Assist in conducting qualitative feedback on project implementation.
• Any other duties as assigned by your line manager.

Requirements, Knowledge and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Quantitative economics, Statistics, social science or any other related field.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative monitoring & evaluation tools.
• 3 years’ experience in monitoring and evaluation,
• Experience of working on humanitarian or development projects, preferably focusing on at least one of the following areas: psychosocial support, child protection, education.
• Experience of working with an INGO/NGO is desirable.
• Know how to ride a motorbike and in possession of a valid riding license is a MUST

Skills and Competencies
• Strong social and communicative skills.
• Fluent in English.
• Good computer skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong reporting and writing skills.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Attention to detail with strong follow up.
• Team oriented.
• Ability to work efficiently independently.

• Ability to network, lobby, and advocate on behalf of War Child Holland.