Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer (WASH)
GOAL is currently seeking to hire a competent person to join our Uganda team. This is an exciting opportunity for you to join an extremely dynamic International NGO and to use your skills. If you are familiar with working within the international development aid sector and have a strong background in the areas mentioned, then you are the one we are looking for!
Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer (WASH)
About the Role
Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer will be required to support effective programme monitoring and learning, data management, data quality assurance, enabling adaptive management, and promoting efficiency and effectiveness of the WASH programme. The MEAL Officer will be a team player with the ability to design mobile data collection tools using applications like mWater and Commcare. design and utilize monitoring and evaluation plans and frame works and take the initiative to identify gaps and challenges and propose solutions.
The key responsibilities of the role will be:
Implementation of GU’s MEAL strategy and system
- Participate in the design and implementation a GU Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Strategy and related systems/tools that integrates various MEAL requirements for WASH whilst streamlining monitoring and reporting tools, data capture, databases and monitoring processes
- Use qualitative approaches to monitoring, evaluation and learning in WASH.
- Develop /draft WASH results frameworks, indicators and data collection plans in line with the donor requirements.
- Support in the development of proposals, specifically the theory of change and measurement plans
Data collection, analysis and reporting
- Design data collection tools, supervise data collection, conduct data analysis and write high quality reports for baselines, annual follow up surveys, end line surveys, assessments and regular monitoring.
- Design databases for capturing and managing monitoring data.
- Generate monthly reports drawing from the database and monitoring tools, ensuring reports/information are available to Programme staff as required.
- Closely monitor and report on the results and progress made in the implementation of WASH activities in line with the implementation plan and budget.
- Conduct data quality assurance to ensure data collected is accurate, reliable and with high integrity.
- Conduct regular field visits to ensure all elements of the MEAL system are being utilized effectively, assessing and identifying breakdowns and areas that require clarifications and improvement
Database management
- Ensure that the databases developed capture data according to GOAL indicators and in line with the GOAL WASH programme objectives.
- Ensure database and monitoring information is regularly reviewed, cleaned, updated and shared, and that data is stored in accordance with GOAL’s global policies, data protection and compliance measures.
Learning and innovation
- Promote internal organizational learning based on baselines, annual follow up surveys, end line surveys, assessments and regular monitoring conducted in the organization under WASH.
- Support GOAL’s knowledge development and management by capturing, storing and disseminating lessons learned from project implementation as well as ensure data utilization for improved programme quality.
- Document lessons learned and best practices for knowledge sharing and learning.
- Suggest and share innovations based on the lessons learnt.
- Work with the wider MEAL team to produce and implement a Communications Plan for both internal and external stakeholders
- Work with MEAL and Programme staff to ensure the regular development and dissemination of high-quality communication and learning materials such as learning briefs, case studies, success/challenge stories, newsletters, blogs, photo journals and videos for GU’s programmes as per the Communications Plan
- Ensure compliance with GU and GOAL Global communications and branding protocols and standards
Capacity building
- Develop training materials and conduct trainings to GU and partner staff on identified areas, including results-based management and creating effective monitoring indicators, plans, processes, and systems to improve performance monitoring.
- Disseminate and train staff and partners on the use of any new tools developed for Monitoring Evaluation and Learning.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Essential
- A degree in social sciences, development studies or related discipline
- Professional training in monitoring and evaluation is essential.
- At least two years of demonstrated experience in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning, especially in WASH programme.
- Experience in qualitative data collection methodologies including outcome monitoring and other participatory approaches to monitoring, evaluation and learning.
- Experience in facilitating learning within organizations and in sharing learning and evidence with internal and external audiences
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills incl. the ability to represent numeric, financial or other information visually and in simple language
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural environment
- Ability to summarise large sets of data and technical information into concise and tailored reports for various target groups
- Excellent ability in use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and aptitude to learn to use new software
- High proficiency in MIS tools and databases such as CommCare, PowerBi and mWater
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple, simultaneous demands and able to work in a fluid environment and adhere to deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal English language skills
Desirable:
- Relevant experience in an international NGO and/or in developing countries.
- Specific technical knowledge or experience of INGO approaches, thematic areas
Safeguarding
Children and vulnerable adults who come into contact with GOAL as a result of our activities must be safeguarded to the maximum possible extent from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failings that place them at risk of abuse, sexual exploitation, injury and any other harm. One of the ways that GOAL shows this on-going commitment to safeguarding is to include rigorous background and reference checks in the selection process for all candidates.
Accountability within GOAL
Alongside our safeguarding policy, GOAL is an equal opportunities employer and has a set of integrity policies. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to the following key areas of accountability:
- Comply with GOAL’s policies and procedures with respect to safeguarding, code of conduct, health and safety, confidentiality, do no harm principles and unacceptable behavior protocols.
- Report any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult or any wrongdoings within our programming area.
- Report any concerns about inappropriate behaviour of a GOAL staff or partner.
Documentation
- Responsible for all partnership documents; maintain and ensure proper filing of partner related documents in both hard and soft copy
- Keep a record of all the monthly grants management meetings;
- File all financial reports and other related partner documents in an orderly manner
- Maintain an updated partner database;
GOAL
Established in 1977, GOAL is an international humanitarian agency, with a global team of 2,400 personnel, dedicated to alleviating the needs of the most vulnerable communities. Currently operating in 13 of the world’s most vulnerable countries, GOAL delivers a wide range of humanitarian and development programmes, ranging from humanitarian relief in disaster situations, to focusing on nutrition, food security, and building greater resilience and sustainable livelihoods.
General description of the country programme:
First operational in Uganda in 1979, the current GOAL Uganda country programme focuses on Health (including WASH, Health Accountability and Nutrition programming); and a market based systems approach to improving agricultural livelihoods and WASH. GOAL Uganda mainstreams gender, child protection, social behaviour change and resilience strategies across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with national and international civil society organizations, local government, the private sector and communities to give effect to our mission.
GOAL Uganda has a skilled team of approximately 100 personnel and manages an annual operating budget of approximately €8.7 million (2018). GOAL is currently operational in the North, South, East and West of Uganda with six established offices in Kampala, Lira, Bugiri, Abim, Kaabong and Agago Districts. GOAL Uganda country programme is funded by a number of donors who include Mastercard, charity: water, Irish Aid and some small foundations.
Remuneration Package and Benefits
Our package includes a competitive salary, health insurance cover for up to 3 dependents, comprehensive 24 hour personal accident cover, terminal benefits equivalent to one month for each completed year of service and our working hours provide for a half day on Fridays. GOAL promotes a learning and development environment with training & study opportunities aligned to our staff development policy.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications by email with at least 4 reference contacts (3 from the last three employers, and 1 character reference), and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda: recruitment@ug.goal.ie indicating the title for the position applied for in the subject line by 3rd January 2020. PLEASE DO NOT ATTACH CERTIFICATES.
Deadline: 3rd January 2020
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