PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Mercy Corps has been operating in Uganda since 2006 and works to catalyze change makers within the Ugandan private sector, civil society and government to create economically dynamic, healthy and secure communities. Our works focus on building resilience and enabling economic growth, improving opportunities to attain better health and nutrition, and improving governance and conflict management. We implement programs in the northern districts of Pader, Kitgum, Agago, Lamwo, Gulu, Omoro, Moroto, Kaabong, Abim and Kotido with funding from USAID, US State Department, Walmart Foundation, SDC, DFID as well as other private donations.
Mercy Corps is looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial MEL Officer to support a portfolio of livelihoods, market systems development and cash transfer programming in West Nile, encompassing Bidibidi, Rhino Camp and Palorinya Settlements. This position will support three programs. The first is funded by ECHO in consortium with four other international NGOs (Oxfam, Save the Children, CARE, and DanChurchAid) in the sectors of WASH, livelihoods, protection, GBV and education for both refugees and host community members. The second is nearing its closing, also funded by ECHO, and is focused on unconditional cash transfers to Persons with Special Needs as well as a cash for work component, in partnership with lead agency, DCA and TPO Uganda. The third is funded by NetHope to open access to over 21,000 mobile devices to expand communications, information sharing and training.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Consortium Program Manager in the Yumbe Field Office, Mercy Corps is looking for a motivated, qualified and entrepreneurial Ugandan to fill the position of MEL Officer. He/She will be responsible for tracking, monitoring and evaluating the program’s activities. This position is a key role in Mercy Corps’ program quality assurance, accountability, documentation and learning unit. The position holder will be responsible for submitting donor reports and additional reports as needed. The position holder will support the program team in planning and execution of monitoring and evaluation activities, ensuring quality in line with accepted standards, providing essential feedback for learning, accountability and decision making. The position holder will report to the Consortium Program Manager and be under the technical guidance of the Senior Country MEL and Communication Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Support the initial start-up period of any new program by leading the implementation of a more detailed assessment activities and initial workplan refinement phase, making sure to include key beneficiaries and stakeholders, in close partnership with the Program Manager.
- Lead the development of the M&E framework and Indicator Plan to be submitted to supervisor for review.
- Generate and implement M&E tools for all assessments and program implementation needs, in close coordination with full program team and continually engaged in field activities.
- Coordinate baseline and endline assessments, case studies, post-distribution monitoring, after action reviews and other monitoring activities in area of operation.
- Draft and lead the finalization of all donor reporting requirements, in coordination with Program Manager and Senior MEL Officer.
- Maintain an up to date database that reflects progress (including disaggregated beneficiary counts) and donor indicators, in line with both organizational standards and the donor’s database.
- Build the capacity of all team members to develop and maintain an excellent M&E system, and facilitate periodic reflection and analysis of program monitoring information that feeds into programming and learning.
- Actively participate in all implementation, providing advice and feedback for quality results at any point, as needed.
- Work with Director of Programs, Program Manager, Program Officers and other staffs to ensure that activities are implemented on plan and progress towards targets is not compromised.
- Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to credit Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its mission.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor or representatives.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Agriculture, Demography, Statistics, Business administration or relevant field.
- At least 3 years of program monitoring and evaluation experience.
- Should understand concepts and demonstrate skills in monitoring and evaluation, project cycle, results chain and frameworks, participatory monitoring.
- Should be able to lead the design and implementation of surveys, have knowledge of commonly used probability and purposive sampling techniques.
- Must have perfect writing and analytical skills.
- Should have knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection, reporting techniques. S/he should understand and be able to apply basic measures of central tendency and spread.
- In addition to Microsoft Excel, the candidate should demonstrate fluency in use of at least one data management software including Microsoft Access, SPSS, STATA.
- Must be fluent both spoken and written English. Local language skills is a plus.
- Residents of West Nile are encouraged to apply. Residents and those with experience in West Nile are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Submit your application including a cover letter CV (with 3 referees), and latest copy of academic qualifications/certificates to the Senior HR & Legal Manager, Kampala Head Office ,E-mail applications to [email protected]
Deadline for Submission: Close of business by 5:00pm July 31, 2017 Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps. ‘Mercy Corps Uganda is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Any canversing will lead to disqualification. *Qualified women are encouraged to apply**
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