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Job Title: Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer
Organisation: AVSI Foundation
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning Manager (based in Kampala) and the Private Sector Development Manager/Team Leader (based in Kampala
About US:
AVSI is an international NGO with headquarters in Italy. AVSI has been active in Uganda since 1984. It’s current activities are focused on the areas of Education, Health, Livelihoods, Protection, Nutrition, Emergency programs in Uganda.
About SAY Project:
AVSI is implementing a 4 Years project – Till end of 2024 funded by the Embasys of the Kingdome of Netherlands titled “Skilling in Agripreneurship for increased Youth Employment” – SAY project.
Job Summary: AVSI is seeking to recruit suitably qualified personnel for the position Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer, to contribute to the implementation of the “Skilling in Agripreneurship for increased Youth Employment” – SAY project. Under the direct supervision of the Monitoring, Evaluation Accountability and Learning Manager (based in Kampala) and the Private Sector Development Manager/Team Leader (based in Kampala), the MEAL Officer will be responsible for implementation of SAY’s MEAL Strategy in the Central Region. Ideal candidate shall carry out the following duties and responsibilities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support SAY team with timely collection of weekly, monthly and quarterly activity reports from implementing partners; private agribusinesses, BTVETs/VTIs/Colleges, Secondary schools, skilling Uganda ASSC and other partner activity reports;
- Support with supervision of data collectors and ensure that data collected is of quality, verified, approved and submitted for synchronised into the on-line dashboard and system;
- Support the MEAL department in communicating results through the Communication office as requested.
- Manage and provide security to the data collection electronic devices (phones or tablets), ensure that they are charged, updated with latest tool reviewed;
- Support with quality control and verification of data collected by electronic devices or phone on the platform;
- Support SAY MEAL team with video documentation of most significant change stories and most significant moments;
- Support MEAL team with photographic documentation of change stories including participation in the day in the SAY Photo Project;
- Support with regular and timely update of the results platforms with qualitative data such as Most Significant Change videos and SAY photos;
- Build capacity of the respective SAY partners in reporting, documentation of best practices, photography and related responsibilities.
- Support SAY regional team in coordination of all the monitoring and evaluation of project activities in collaboration with the database officer and project officers in the project area in the East;
- To ensure temporary data collection officers are compliant with the guidelines given for the collection of project data;
- To build capacity of project staff on data collection, analysis, interpretation and use;
- To document specific case studies and stories as and when required
- To support with conducting commissioned surveys such as perception surveys, demographic;
- To support with coordination of logistics, appointments with partners and other for all internal and external evaluation;
- To participate in SAY operational research and support skilling Uganda research initiatives with the agri-institutions;
- Take lead in the overall tracking of both quantitative and qualitative data
- Support in preparation of logistics at regional level for filming Most Significant Change Stories and related activities;
- Support other AVSI projects for specific M&E tasks and functions as and when requested;
- To ensure information collection and to collaborate with AVSI program management in the preparation of project reports;
- Support with collation data, photographs, case studies and other for annual reports
- Support the programme team in the respective regions with any other duties assigned
- Perform other duties within area of responsibility, as requested by the supervisors
- Provide training and other technical support services based on the needs of the project staff and partners in MEAL.
- Represent and profile the project, its objectives and results, in publications and presentations
- Coordinate closely with the team others to ensure that other trainings are synchronized and adds value.
- Proactively engage in strategic thinking on how to make the program succeed.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the AVSI Foundation Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer job must hold a Degree in Statistics, Information Technology or related field.
- Additional training/qualification in communications field will be an added advantage
- At least two years of professional experience in the field of organizational/project monitoring and evaluation
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation of performance of business units and/or regional/local or community socio-economic development projects is desirable.
- Experience in training, teaching or mentoring role
- Resourcefulness, strategic thinking, creative problem solving and basic financial management skills
- Good team player with excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, internet)
- Excellent communication, including written and presentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to make accurate decisions.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills – innovative thinker;
- Experience working with refugees and refugee hosting communities is desirable.
- Excellent planning and organization skills
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning skills and experience
- Proven proposal writing experience is an asset
- Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility
- Required Language: English fluency with excellent oral and writing skills is required. Knowledge of any other local languages is of added value.
How to Apply:
All candidates are encouraged to send their application letters, accompanied with updated Curriculum Vitae indicating 3 work- related referees, plus copies of relevant certificates, should be addressed to: The AVSI Country Representative, AVSI Foundation, P.O. Box 6785, Kampala, Uganda and sent to hr.kampala@avsi.org indicating the e-mail subject as ‘Application for Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning Officer – Kampala.’
Deadline: 31st January 2021 by 5:00 pm
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted. AVSI Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and has a functional Child Protection Policy by which all AVSI staff and Associates must abide.
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