Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Education) Jobs – Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Education)
Organization: KOICA Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is promoting amicable and cooperative relations and mutual exchange by rendering support to economic and social development of partner countries.
Job Summary: The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Education) will assist in implementation of programs of KOICA and its partners and play a key role in positioning KOICA intervention as evidence based. The Officer shall Plan and coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities for community related educational programs. Under the overall guidance and supervision by the Programs Coordinator, the M&E officer (Education) will be responsible for preparing relevant presentations and materials, organize and deliver and /or facilitate workshops and other training services in collaboration with program coordinators.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The officer will be responsible for designing and implementing the M&E activities of the project on regular basis; reviewing the quarterly /half annual/annual reports and will be responsible for the collection and analysis of important data in relation to project activities.
- The officer will work closely with Government of Uganda ministries, International Organizations, NGO’s, CSOs.
- Tasked with monitoring and evaluation of the education sector and make weekly reports to the Country Director.
- Tasked with the compilation and preliminary analysis of the program and field data received from the various programs being run by KOICA under the education sector as well as implementing partner organizations.
- Provide support in the development of standard operating protocols /guidelines for education programs under KOICA and its partners.
- Provide technical backup and support partner organization/s to execute the projects under education program.
- Develop and support in implementation of evidence based data management practices.
- Ensure education program interventions/activities of KOICA programs are ethically sound and get necessary approval /coordinate with the relevant authorities.
- Support the World Friends Korea Volunteers in understanding their terms of reference as regards to dispatch to educational institutions.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the directors
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must either hold a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Development studies, Social Sciences and other related field.
- At least 2-5 years of relevant previous experience in education, development and implementation of M&E system.
- Two to five years relevant experience preferably in a similar position or in project monitoring and implementation, performance management, field survey in government, non-government organization or international organization.
- Experience on research and publication, education needs assessment, data management as well as analysis and production of reports.
- Proven ability to analyze and report on program performance and impact.
- Strong skills in data analysis statistical packages such as SPSS or STATA and Computer software including MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Knowledge of academic and /or vocational education curricula.
- Good analytical, report writing and presentation skills
- Ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations based on research data and findings.
- Skill in use of personal computers and related software applications.
- Program planning and implementation skills.
- Knowledge of communication principles, media and marketing techniques.
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
- Ability to manage and facilitate education programs
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control procedures.
- Proven ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management demands.
- Impeccable level of integrity and confidentiality
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Previous experience working with donor agencies is preferable
- Willingness to travel to rural communities of KOICA program districts.
- Ability to perform in a dynamic and fast -paced work environment with limited supervision.
- Willingness to bring innovation, tackle challenges and produce deliverables within assigned timeline.
- Ensure timely and efficient communication with stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Good experience and effective use of internet communication gadgets ,a must
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should E-mail or hand deliver their updated Curriculum Vita, academic certificates/testimonials and address of three (3) referees plus telephone contact to the following address;
The Country Director,
Korea International Cooperation Agency,
2nd Floor, Mariba House, Golf CourseRoad, Kololo
P.O. Box 37636, Kampala
Email to: koicauganda@gmail.com
Deadline: 20th March 2019
NB: Please note that the date for the interviews shall be communicated on the 22nd March 2019.
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