Fresher Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Non-profit Jobs – Trees for the Future Inc (TREES)
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
Organisation: Trees for the Future Inc (TREES)
Duty Station: Uganda
About US:
Trees for the Future Inc (TREES) is a nonprofit organization providing technical training and supplies for farmers in East and West Africa to end hunger through the Forest Garden Approach. Our mission is to improve the livelihoods of impoverished farmers by revitalizing degraded lands. We do this by eliminating hunger and enhancing dietary diversity of the communities we serve through growing crops with the nutrients needed for healthy livelihoods; improving the environment, and adaptation to climate change. Trees for the Future has been operating in Northern Uganda over the last decade and now are seeking to expand to the Eastern Uganda.
Job Summary: We are seeking to hire the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer based in Mbale field office. The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will be responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of the monitoring and evaluation, training, research, and learning framework of the Projects. He/she will develop a systematic monitoring framework to improve the qualitative and quantitative evidence gathered by the Project. He/she will also provide technical assistance to the staff and partners, particularly in relation to monitoring, reporting and planning for existing and new projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plans, coordinates and organizes workload while remaining aware of changing Priorities and competing deadlines
- Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support
- Organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant should hold a Bachelors or Master’s degree in statistics, demographics, public policy, international development, economics, or related field. Master’s degree or Bachelor plus an advanced certificate in M&E, statistics, or economics preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience in the design and implementation of M&E in development projects implemented by national/international NGOs/UN bodies/ Government
- Proven ICT skills, especially in the navigation of Android technology and web-based databases
- Knowledge of the major evaluation methodologies (e.g., qualitative, quantitative, mixed method, and impact) and data collection and analysis methodologies
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral):
- Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners, respectful and helpful relations with project staff and project participants.
- Expertise in analyzing data and production of reports using statistical software
- Experience with data quality assessments and oversight
- Experience managing and providing ongoing training to M&E field officers
- Experience in planning and managing surveys
- Fluency in written and spoken English is preferred, and/or local language is a plus.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should address their application to the Country Director and submit e-copies of their application by sending an email to ivan@trees.org enclosing a detailed CV and cover letter expressing their interest
NB: Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 10th February 2020