Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

at International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted November 22, 2023
Category Monitoring and Evaluation
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

Document and share learning – ensure requirements, lessons learned, data trends and best practices for products, events, and other knowledge management activities are clearly documented and shared on a regular basis (atleast quarterly), this is through data collection and sharing.
Build capacity of MEAL assistants and Program Assistants to generate data and knowledge products.
Human Resources

Coordinate, lead, mentor M&E/MEAL Assistant(s); foster timely and high-quality achievement, and an inclusive and respectful team climate.
Promote the growth and development of others in IRC teams and partners: present high-quality technical training and learning material for partners, colleagues, and junior staff.
Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of M&E/MEAL Assistant, field incentive workers and enumerators.
Qualifications

R equirements:

A technical degree or equivalent - additional relevant work experience may substitute for education.
A University degree in a relevant field (such as: statistics & data management, social science, public health, development economics, or a related subject area)
A Minimum 3 years of working experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning-related functions.
Possess basic technical knowledge of M&E approaches and techniques in some or all of the following areas: Outputs, Outcome monitoring, Logical frameworks, Data collection, Basic data analysis, Accountability, Client feedback mechanisms;
Good computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel; and Word – with experience in writing reports.
Technical skills in setting up quality MEAL processes and creating logical frameworks and data analysis that leads to learning and action.
Experience in conducting primary quantitative data collection and data entry.
Proficiency and experience with mobile data collection such as Kobo, Commcare, ODK as well as proficiency with Microsoft Excel, SPSS, STATA , or other similar software. Knowledge of PowerBi, and GIS software tools are additional assets.
Demonstrated analytical, systematic thinking , and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to transfer knowledge to diverse audiences through training, mentoring, and other formal and non-formal methods together with presentation and reporting skills are a strong asset.
Confirmed ability to lead, mentor , and empower a small to medium professional team.
Self-motivated with good organization, and planning skills, including prioritizing work and multi-tasking.
A strong understanding of accountability and proven ability to build Client Feedback Systems
Demonstrable a bility to engage and build excellent working relationships with local partner organisations implementing the project is vital during project delivery.
Language Skills:

Fluency in English Language both written and spoken is required
Ability to speak the local language is desired; Knowledge of other local languages is an added advantage.
Gender Equality & Equal Opportunity

We are committed to narrowing the gender gap in leadership positions. We offer generous benefits that provide an enabling environment for women to participate in our workforce including parental leave, gender-sensitive security protocols and other supportive benefits and allowances. We welcome and strongly encourage qualified female professionals to apply.