Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist NGO Jobs – TASO Uganda
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist
Organisation: The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda)
Duty Station: LPHS Ankole-Mbarara Cluster, Uganda
Reports to: DREAMS Manager
Job Title REF: TS/HR/ PMGT/18
About US:
The AIDS Support Organization (TASO Uganda), is an Organisation contributing to a process of preventing HIV infection, restoring hope and improving the quality of life of persons, families and communities affected by HIV infection and disease. TASO is implementing various projects funded by the Global Fund, President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support the Government of Uganda accelerate epidemic control and the attainment of the UNAIDS 95 95 95 goals.
Job Summary: The Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist will take charge of the M&E systems and data management at the sub counties and ensure effective provision of M&E services, management and utilization of resources.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Liaise with the relevant offices for effective and prompt maintenance, repair and servicing of ICT equipment
- Prepare periodic work plans and budgets for the delivery of Monitoring Evaluation and Learning data management services
- Make regular data backups
- Ensure proper usage and maintenance of ICT equipment at the cluster
- Technically advise DREAMS management on proper and effective management of data and ICT equipment
- Coordinate activities and ensure availability of logistical support to the MEL Systems in the department
- Supervise entry of service data at all levels
- Offer technical support and training to data collectors and other end-users
- Carry out database administration of the cluster servers
- Make monthly submission of raw datasets to DREAMS Manager
- Prepare and submit periodic reports on the information and data management activities of the service center
- Select, manage and acquire information (both hard copy and electronic) to meet an organization’s current and anticipated needs
- Conduct information and systems audits
- Develop and manage electronic resources using, for example, online databases and content management systems
- Develop and manage internal information resources and networks
- Oversee the implementation of newly developed MEL systems at center
- Provide training and advice to colleagues and sometimes clients on the use of electronic information services
- Provide overall supervision for the departmental staff
- Do in-house or other available trainings of surbodinates and other staff in building effective MEL systems
- Participate in making or revising job descriptions of surbodinates whenever necessary
- Analyse and discuss findings based on regular monitoring data
- Provide technical support on MEL and evidence-based recommendations to the relevant Project Officers.
- Ensure that implementation of field activities adheres to TASO’s monitoring and evaluation system
- Support the DREAMS in designing and disseminating research studies by providing relevant input
- Share learning from MEL process with the wider team
- Proactively participate in various program activities
- Promote dissemination of lessons and knowledge sharing
- Participate in Research activities at the project
- Ensure health, safety, and security in your area of operation
- Promote the vision, mission and the values of TASO as expressed in the policies, regulations & guidelines of the Organisation.
- Any other duty assigned by the Immediate supervisor
Key Outputs
- M&E systems maintained
- Data entry supervised and managed
- Data validated and cleaned
- M&E reports developed and submitted in time
- Manage Data bases and systems
- Subordinates effectively supported and supervised
- Carry out routine data cleaning, validation, analysis and reporting
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Degree in Statistics, Quantitative Economics or Computer Science. Postgraduate Diploma in M&E will be an added advantage.
- Three years of experience in data management preferably in DREAMS-AGYW service delivery in related position.
- TASO policy on data management
- Ethical issues in data management
- Rights of PLWHAs and AGYW.
- ICT Skills
- Data management Skills
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Computer Skills (especially Statistical and database packages, and programming)
- Report Writing Skills
- Other Qualities/Attributes; Accuracy, Integrity, Confidentiality, Perseverance and thoroughness.
How to Apply:
Only qualified candidates who meet all the above requirements are invited to submit their resume, copies of certified academic certificates, testimonials and three referees, two of who should be the present employer / immediate supervisor or last employer if unemployed, or any other if it is the first employment being applied for. None of the referees should be a relative, friend or business associate. All referees’ designations should be stated and contact details included i.e. physical address, telephone/ mobile numbers and email contacts.
All interested Candidates MUST fully fill the TASO Online Job Application Form, scan and save all the relevant documents as one document (labeled with candidate’s full names) and forward only online applications with the relevant credentials to:
Also note that only applications received online shall be considered.
While TASO appreciates all the interested applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. In case you do not hear from TASO Uganda One (01) month after the closing date, please consider yourself unsuccessful.
Please note that any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Deadline: 21st July 2022