JOB DETAILS:

Position Title: MONITORING AND EVALUATION OFFICER (01)

Job Summary

The M&E Officer will support the programmes manager to lead efforts in effective implementation of project Monitoring, Evaluation, and learnings. He/she will design, develop, and review all data collection tools, data analysis, data quality, reporting and dissemination towards project performance management. Coordination project and partnership evaluations as well as develop, review a systematic monitoring framework to improve qualitative and quantitative data. Additionally, take lead in design, development and review of project databases and Digital data collection applications, as well as coordinate M&E Capacity building and training. He/she will support the proposal development process.
Reporting to: Programmes Manager
Duty station: Kabale
Duration: Three years

Roles and Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation System
• Development and review of the project log frame matrix, Performance Measurement Framework (PMF), Logic models/ Theory of change (TOC) and Indicator Tracking Matrix (ITM).
• Lead efforts in development and review of the project Work Plans and ensure it’s implemented within the timeframe.
• Develop, pilot and validate quantitative and qualitative Monitoring and Evaluation tools.
• Lead review of existing data collection procedures and tools to improve functionality, applicability and accuracy
• Support coordination of baseline, mid-term and of end of project evaluations.
• Design, develop and review data quality procedures, data audits and frameworks
• Design, develop and review databases to collect data which translates into data visualization in a real time manner.
• Explore digital data collection systems for real time data collections.
Monitoring implementation:
• Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievements against the targets.
• Ensure project data is collected in a complete, authentic, accurate and error free manner
• Conduct data audits to verify collected data and data presented in the reports.
• Develop and maintain the M&E database; analyze and aggregate data findings.
• Compile Project reports and submit to the Programmes Manager in the provided schedule
• Conduct baseline and annual household survey for the projects being implemented and produce the final report.
• Support baseline midterm and end of project evaluations.
• Compile Project reports and submit to the Programmes Manager in the provided schedule
• Conduct baseline and annual household survey for the projects being implemented and produce the final report.
• Support baseline, mid-term and end of project evaluations.
• Identify M&E gaps within the project and organize training for staff.
• Identify lessons learned and develop case studies to capture qualitative outputs of the project.
• Conduct qualitative data collection
• Provide advice to the Programmes Manager on improving project performance, implementation and monitoring of activities using M&E findings.
• Ensure that M&E records, and best practices are well documented.
Data dissemination and Communication:
• Produce reports on M&E findings and prepare presentations based on M&E data in a timely manner.
• Conduct monthly/Quarterly performance reviews with the staff and document discussions.
• Provide the Programmes Manager with management information as and when required.
• Check that monitoring data is discussed in appropriate forums and in a timely fashion in terms of implications for future action. If necessary, create such discussions to fill any gap.
• Suggested strategies to increase data use and demand amongst Program staff

Qualification and Experience

• Minimum of three years professional experience in implementing M&E project activities
• Bachelor’s Degree in statistics, demography, economics, or related field. Postgraduate diploma in M&E preferred.
• High level of proficiency in Windows Excel and/ or Statistical Software (SPSS, STATA) and analytical skills combined with a proactive, energetic approach to problem solving
• Proven success in designing, implementing, and operating project M&E systems from project initiation to closeout stages.
• Experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and/performance monitoring plans.
• Experience in the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies.
• Experience in planning and managing surveys.
• Experience in developing and refining data collection tools.
• Experience with data quality assessments and oversight.
• Experience managing and providing ongoing training to staff on M&E
• Must be a Born Again Christian with a demonstrated commitment to Christ.
• Demonstrated work with Faith-Based wholistic development and specifically working with Church Structures and reporting to the Church Leadership/ Board shall be an added advantage.
• A recommendation from your current church leader.

Job Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Job Experience: 3 years

Send in your Application, Curriculum Vitae and copies of your Academic and Professional documents. These should be received  to the following address:

 The Secretary Board PAG- Kigezi - Ankole Pastorate,

Social Development Services

 P.O. Box 157,

Kabale 

Or by E-mail to: pagswupastoratecdd@gmail.com 

NB: While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.