Project Manager at Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda

Job Title: Project Manager

Employer: Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 24th Jan 2015

Job Description:

Role:
Develop and monitor the implementation of M&E management systems and guidelines for measuring and tracking project performance and impact, and promote the utilization of data for evidence-based programming and intervention at organizational, district and health facility levels in alignment with the project goals, objectives and M&E departmental mission.

Job specifications:

• A Masters in Demograph or Social Science or its equivalent with proven training in Monitoring and Evaluation preferably at post graduate diploma level.
• At least 3 years of experience in Log Frame Approach and other strategic planning approaches in planning, monitoring and evaluation; application of participatory, qualitative and quantitative M&E methods, with a reputable international NGO, and direct experience with local government and donor representatives
• Have key personal competencies in team work and communication skills, networking and partnership skills.
• Must be dynamic, persuasive and convincing, selfmotivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.

How to Apply:

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please send your application to the address below not later than 4:00 p.m., Friday 23rd January 2015. Provide a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact. You must have at atmost a credit 6 in Math and English.

Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda
Mulago Hospital- Block 5 Mulago Hospital
P.O. Box 72052, Clock Tower, Kampala – Uganda
Tel: +256 -0417119100, Fax : +256 -0417119166,
Email: applications@baylor-Uganda.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.

For more information, please contact on the email address below: THE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CHILDREN’S FOUNDATIONUGANDA, BLOCK 5 MULAGO HOSPITAL, P.O. BOX 72052 CLOCK TOWER, KAMPALA Tel: +256-417-119200/100 EMAIL: applications@baylor-Uganda.org

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Project Manager Jobs at Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation

Job Title: Project Manager (Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning)

Employer: Baylor College of Medicine Children's Foundation

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Application Deadline: 23rd Jan  2015

Job Description:

The Project Manager will take lead of the development and monitor the implementation of M&E management systems and guidelines for measuring and tracking project performance and impact, and promote the utilization of data for evidence-based programming and intervention at organizational, district and health facility levels in alignment with the project goals, objectives and M&E departmental mission.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The incumbent should hold a Master’s degree in Demography or Social Sciences or its equivalent with proven training in Monitoring and Evaluation preferably at post graduate diploma level.
• A minimum of three or more years’ experience in Log Frame Approach and other strategic planning approaches in planning, monitoring and evaluation; application of participatory, qualitative and quantitative M&E methods, with a reputable international NGO, and direct experience with local government and donor representatives
• Competencies in team work
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Good networking and partnership skills.
• The applicant must also be dynamic, persuasive and convincing, self-motivated and able to demonstrate high initiative.

How to Apply:

If you are suitably qualified and interested, please submit your application with a detailed CV demonstrating possession of the job requirements, current position, names and addresses of three referees, copies of professional/Academic documents, email address, and day time telephone contact to the address. You must have at most hold a credit 6 in Math and English.

Send to:
The Human Resources Manager,
Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation-Uganda,
Block 5 Mulago Hospital, P.O. Box 72052 Clock Tower, Kampala. Uganda
Tel: +256-417-119200/100

Email to: applications@baylor-Uganda.org

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officers Vacancies at GOAL Uganda in Kampala

Job Title: Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Officers (2 Positions)

Organisation: GOAL Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Project Name: Accountability Can Transform (ACT) Health
Funding Source: DfiD

About GOAL:
The GOAL Uganda country project focuses on two of GOAL'S strategic sectors, namely: Health (including WASH and health accountability) and Livelihoods and mainstreams HIV, gender, child protection and the environment across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with local organisations to give effect to the mission.

Job Summary: The Monitoring Evaluation & Learning Officers will mainly offer technical support in the implementation of the monitoring, evaluation and learning system that will provide information at district and programme level for the GOAL ACT Health programme. The M&E officer will be in charge of management of the change stories, review & general reporting, survey function &adherence to protocols at partner level.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The ideal candidates should possess Bachelor's Degrees (B.A) in social sciences or equalling professional experience.    
=Prior experience in supervising surveys in Uganda for at least one (1) programme
=Proven experience in quality oversight of data collection by a civil society organisation and/or data collection firm.
=A minimum of two years’ demonstrated experience in implementing mixed research methodologies (quantitative and qualitative)
=Past experience in doing quantitative analysis using analytical software (preferably SPSS)
=Excellent computer literacy skills - including demonstrated experience in managing quantitative and qualitative data using software (MS Excel, Epi Info, SPSS or equivalent).
=Excellent communication skills, including lluency in oral and written English.
=Language fluency i.e. knowledge of at least one language of the programme implementation areas (Eastern region: Iteso, Rwenzori region: Rutoro, Northern region: Luo).
=Possess the ability to travel to the field for up to 10 days at a time.
=Past experience using mobile data collection is desirable but not mandated
=Prior experience with Most Significant Change Story Collection will be advantageous
=Background and experience in delivering training to Civil Society Organisations      

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should endeavor to send their applications which must include at least four professional reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character including current or most recent employer), daytime contact number and salary history by 21st February, 2014 to the Human Resource and Administration Officer, GOAL Uganda,
P.O. Box 33140, Kampala, Lubbobo Close, Muyenga, or email: AdminKampala@ug.goal ie.

NB: For E-mail applications, please indicate position you are applying for in subject of E-mail.

Deadline: 21st February, 2014

Monitoring & Evaluations Coordinator Job Vacancy at Spark MicroGrants in Mbale, Uganda

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluations (M&E) Coordinator

Organization: Spark MicroGrants
Duty Station: Mbale, Uganda

About Spark:
Spark MicroGrants partners with communities in rural areas of Uganda and Rwanda to help them plan, implement and manage a public-sector project. Past communities have chosen to build schools, start HIV education programs, health clinics, bridges, install water wells, and more. We work with local Facilitators who lead these communities through a series of weekly meetings to help communities plan for their projects. Once the plan is complete, we give small grants for project implementation.

Job Summary: The Spark MicroGrants Monitoring & Evaluations (M&E) Coordinator to provide technical assistance, support and coordination for the M&E systems in Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Developing and updating resources and tools for Spark MicroGrants M&E system, including literature reviews, surveys, and databases;
=Assisting with ongoing M&E efforts for current programming, including data entry;
=Developing tools and templates for data collection to record project outputs and outcomes;
=Performing and supporting regular collection of M&E data in the field;
=Analyzing M&E data to support reporting to donors;
=Designing and implementing capacity building and technical support for peers and field staff and partners (training, coaching, mentoring, etc.) specific to M&E.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The suitable applicants must be a fresh graduate, or be about to finish University in a relevant degree program
=Excellent analytical mindset, including outstanding research skills
=Superb oral and written communications skills in English
=Advanced critical thinking and logical reasoning, with the ability to take initiative and work independently
=Flexible and able to work in many different environments, often under short deadlines
=Demonstrated interest in international development, public policy, advocacy
=Strong quantitative skills
=Highly proficient in computer skills, especially Microsoft Word and Excel. Google Drive, Dropbox & Salesforce experience considered a strong advantage
=Highly passionate about community led development
=Be a self-starter and able to work well with little to no oversight
=Coursework and/or hands-on experience with evaluation methods, including focus groups and survey design and administration
=Advanced skills in statistics and quantitative reporting
=Software knowledge, including Salesforce and statistical software such as R, STATA, SAS, SPSS
=Fluency in Lugisu or Sabin/Kiswahili is a strong advantage

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should send their applications with a suitable cover letter and CV toinfo@sparkmicrogrants.org . Please put "Uganda M&E Coordinator – [Your Full Name]" in the subject line. Successful candidate must have legal work status in Uganda. Visit www.sparkmicrogrants.org for more information about the organization.

Deadline: 15th February, 2014

Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Coordinator Jobs at Straight Talk Foundation (STF) in Jinja and Gulu, Uganda

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Coordinator - (2 Career Positions)

Organisation: Straight Talk Foundation (STF)
Project Name: African Youth Empowerments and development Initiative
Funding Source: US Department of Labor (USDOL)
Duty Station:  Jinja and Gulu, Uganda
Reports to: M&E Specialist

About STF:
Straight Talk Foundation is a health and development communication NGO, targeting young people with programs aimed at strengthening access to sexual & reproductive health (SRH) information and service delivery in Uganda. The Main Offices are located at plot 4 Acacia Avenue Kololo. Straight Talk Foundation in partnership with World Education Inc /Bantwana Initiative seeks qualified persons to provide technical support for a US Department of Labor (USDOL) program for African Youth Empowerments and development Initiative in Uganda. The 4 year project targets vulnerable youth ages 15 to 18 and promotes education and vocational training and descent work opportunities to youth of appropriate age.

Job Summary: The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Coordinator will be responsible for the establishment and implementation of an effective and efficient system to monitor progress, impacts and successes of project activities and performance at all levels of the program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Assist the M&E specialist to analyze proposals and work plan to identify the results framework, potential indicators, relevant and applicable baseline and routine data collection strategies and methodologies, and resources needed to successfully implement an M&E strategy;
=Perform field visits to design performance monitoring/management plans.
=Offer on-going support to partners and other stakeholders as needed.
=Update PMPs and draft project M&E reports;
=Work closely with the project technical team to monitor program progress in terms of USDOL compliance requirement of results and indicators;
=Carry out required data collection and analysis to support project routine quarterly reports to USDOL;
=Designing and managing beneficiary monitoring tools and database systems;
=Work with M&E specialist and external evaluation team to plan and manage baseline, and end of project surveys, including designing data collection tools, and ensuring data quality.
=Ensure M&E information and resources are current, available for staff, and widely disseminated
=Perform other duties as assigned by the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist and submit timely reports adequately.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The applicant must hold a good bachelor’s degree in statistics, social sciences or related field. Master degree is an added advantage;
=At least three years’ professional experience in an M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities.
=Significant experience designing and managing beneficiary monitoring and database systems;
=Prior experience in strategic planning and performance measurement, including indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing M&E and/ performance monitoring plans;
=Prior working experience developing and refining data collection tools;
=Fluency in English with strong written and oral communications skills.
=Knowledge of additional local languages is an added advantage;
=Excellent analytical and inter-personal skills;
=Excellent reporting and presentation skills:

How to Apply:
All candidates who are suitably qualified to work with Straight Talk Foundation should send their application letters with detailed CV indicating three professional references to: Human Resources Manager by email: straighttalkjobs@gmail.com or hand deliver to the
Straight Talk Foundation Office located at Plot 40, Acacia Avenue, Kololo, Uganda.

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 14th February, 2014 by 05:00pm

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job at World Health Uganda

Job title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Employment type: Full time
Country: Tanzania
Location: Kampala
Min. years of experience: 3 years
Minimum degree: Masters degree

Description: We are currently recruiting for a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer to support an anticipated need in Uganda.
Primary Responsibilities
The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will provide M&E technical leadership and technical assistance to project partners; s/he is responsible for the monitoring, evaluation and reporting systems that reflect IMA’s strategic direction and priorities. The Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will work in close partnership with IMA project staff, and partner organizations and government institutions on harmonized all M&E activities.
Duties: Essential Functions
In terms of Monitoring, Evaluation and Technical , the Officer will:

• Report on the project’s Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP).
• Work with HQ technical leadership to integrate Health components into M&E framework.
• Support in the collection and monitoring of all M&E activities under the project; this includes reviewing data collection tools, supervising and/or conducting reports from fieldwork, conducting data analysis and interpretation of findings.
• Conduct routine data quality assurance process to maintain adequate quality control in all aspects of M&E from data collection to results’ reporting.
• Review partners progress reports in collaboration with program managers and provide feedback to the partners based on their performance.
• Prepare or support routine reports, abstracts, presentations, brochures, project summary sheets, newsletters. Present at conferences or meetings when required.
• Prepare semi-annual and annual reports and draft quarterly project reports in close collaboration with project staff.
• Contribute to quarterly, biannual and annual tabular and narrative reports.
• Provide information in response to ad hoc internal and external requests.
• Communicate M&E results to internal and external audiences orally and in writing.
• Develop and update the project’s results plan and follow up on data collection and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned.

Qualifications: Candidates for the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer will:

• Have a master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Demographics or an M&E related field.
• Have three to five years of experience in monitoring, designing, and implementing programs in health, HIV/AIDS, or human resource management with demonstrated supervision experience
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation including the ability to develop and monitor database systems for data management and routine reporting.
• Be familiar with USAID reporting regulations.
• Analysis and data management skills as well as demonstrated analytical skills and experience in identifying and evaluating best practices and state-of-the-art approaches to be utilized by the project.
• Experience in using data/evidence for decision-making.
• Experience in working with district leaders/officials in a decentralized setting.
• Experience working with statistical databases (Stata, SAS, etc.) as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, Access and Power Point
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with donors, MOH, project partners and to provide technical M&E leadership and represent IMA World Health.

Contact/How to apply:
To apply please follow this link http://imaworldhealth.iapplicants.com/ViewJob-533357.html

Closing date: March 15, 2014 - 5pm

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager Vacancy at VSO in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

Organisation: VSO
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Head of Programmes

About VSO:
VSO is an international development agency whose work revolves around four development areas, linked to the priorities of our partners, international development targets and our areas of expertise. These are health, HIV and AIDS, participation and governance, secure livelihoods and education. We're committed to gender equality in all our work so that men and women have equal opportunities to realise their potential.

Job Summary: The M&E Manager will develop, implement, lead and manage the country office monitoring and evaluation systems, providing guidance and support to employees and volunteers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

=Responsible for strategic M&E development to enhance impact and effectiveness
=Steer organizational knowledge management
=Responsible for programme development
=Internal and external reporting and research management
=Financial and resource management.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

=The applicant should possess a good bachelor’s degree in related field
=Three years’ hands-on M&E experience at management level.
=Proven ability to work on complex development programmes with strong research skills - qualitative and quantitative.
=Practical experience within development context desirable.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified applicants with a desire to work in one of the world’s prestigious non-profit organisations, VSO should  apply by sending their updated CVs (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter to VSO recruitment at vsouganda@vsoint.org adding: Application - (insert job) - (your name)

Deadline: 14th February 2014

Careers at Send A Cow Uganda in Kampala-M&E specialist

Job Title: M&E specialist

Employer: Send A Cow Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Responsibilities:

Planning and Strategies;

• Design, develop and implement monitoring and evaluation strategies and guidelines in line with the mission, vision and strategic plan of SACU.

Program Planning and Design;

• Design and facilitate needs assessments, organisational capacity assessments, and other pre-programme data collection activities as needed.
• Develop and appraise monitoring and evaluation tools and systems that ensure appropriate information gathering, interpretation and usage.
• Appraise of monitoring and evaluation tools, reports, findings, etc. from other country programmes and recommend adoption of systems and practices that are deemed beneficial to the efficient and effective functioning of SACU.

Programme Quality, Monitoring and Evaluation;

• Develop and maintain a management information system (MIS) in collaboration with programmes staff and IT Officer.
• Conduct operational audits on SACU projects and track, analyse and report on quality and performance trends
• Develop performance and impact result reports for donors and other stakeholders
• Interpretation of Monitoring and Evaluation findings in line with programme goals, objectives, and activities
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation visits to ascertain that programme implementation meet set standards.


Capacity Building;

• Organise and facilitate training workshops for staff and extension workers and partners in general monitoring and evaluation skills as well as technical, sector-specific methodologies as and when required or called upon by the programmes department.
• Strengthen the internal capacity of staff and partners in M&E to facilitate the documentation of the performance
• Participate in Staff and extension worker induction and orientation exercises.

Fundraising;

• Provide support to the Programme Funding and Development and the Programmes Management and operations Departments in developing strategies for resource mobilisation and in the designing of appropriate monitoring and evaluation systems in proposal development process.

Networking;

• Participate in inter-agency surveys, workshops, and meetings as agreed with Executive Director
• Promote and maintain strong professional relationships with other Monitoring and Evaluation professionals in other SAC Offices and in other local and international organisations.

Reporting and Documentation;

• Provide reports on operational audits, baselines, mid-term reviews and other monitoring and evaluation visits carried out.
• Systematically document and disseminate good practices and models within the Send a Cow Uganda
• Provide a monthly progress report to the Executive Director

Qualifications;

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in  Social Sciences, SWSA, Development Studies, Statistics and   other development related fields. A post graduate qualification project Planning and Management and M&E fields is required.
• Computer literate in Word, Excel, Access or other database.  Internet use and emailing, PowerPoint, FrontPage

Person specification;

• The job holder must be a hard working, independent, focused and trustworthy individual that upholds a high sense of integrity and accountability and commitment to the vision, mission, values and aspirations of SACU.

Experience;

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a position that involves programme M&E within the NGO sector.
• Middle to senior level managerial experience of not less than 2 years
• At least 2 years’ experience in organizational capacity strengthening
• Evidence of interest and aptitude in Quality compliance implementation
• Experience in research and handling of field data,
• Experience in Report writing for donors
• Experience in participatory training and empowerment of others.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to the following email addresses: sendacow@sendacowuganda.org .You must state on the subject like clearly REF: APPLICATION FOR POST OF M&E Specialist Addressed to: The Executive Director Send a Cow Uganda

Application Deadline: 8th Nov 2013

Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator Vacancy at Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

Organisation: Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director of Programmes

About RHU:

Reproductive health Uganda (RHU) is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and its core mandate is to promote high quality, high-impact and gender sensitive Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights information and services through capacity building, specialized service delivery, issue specific advocacy and strategic partnerships. It is a volunteer owned and led organization, with the volunteer body having a distinct role to play in governance, but not in actual project management and implementation.

Job Summary:

The M & E Cordinator will develop and implement an effective Monitoring and Evaluation system that address the needs of RHU.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Monitor and evaluate the implementation of RHU Programs and Projects
-Consolidate and analyze Association service statistics and advise management about adherence to programme focus vis a vis strategic plan
-Package RHU programme out-puts and share them with management and stakeholders, periodically
-Contribute to research planning and budgeting process, including developing of concept papers and proposals
-Train staff in the use of M&E, and Research methods
-Facilitate data management of the Association, including production of reports
-Lead in formulating Research, Monitoring and Evaluation system that stimulates learning and measurement of progress
-Lead production, dissemination and utilization of evidence-based research and subsequent results
-Participate in Association annual programme planning and budgeting and production of periodic reports
-Participate in resource mobilization initiatives of the Association
-Perform any other professional duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should possess a Masters degree in Statistics or Computer Science.
-Good working knowledge of Computer packages such as SPSS, Epinfo, Stata, SAS etc and with experience in qualitative as well as quantitative data analysis and dissemination.
-Experience in social research, data base design and maintenance for at least three years.
-Comprehensive knowledge and skills in, monitoring, evaluation and research.
-Proven knowledge and experience in quantitative and qualitative M/E and research methods especially in Reproductive Health;
-Possess the ability to write concise reports and submit them within set deadlines;
-An ability to work effectively under pressure, and to conceptualize, develop and implement performance based improvement strategies.
-Training skills and ability to generate and maintain accurate records
-Individuals with previous NGO experience will have added advantage.

How to Apply:
All those interested should send their applications by post or hand-deliver a letter of application with certified copies of academic transcripts, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and other relevant certificates plus contact addresses (e-mail) of 3 referees (including day time telephone numbers) to:
The Executive Director, Reproductive Health Uganda,
P.O. Box 10746,  Kampala, Uganda
Or hand-deliver at: RHU Head Office, Plot 2, Katego
Road, Kamwokya (Opposite Uganda Museum)

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. All forms of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification if discovered. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: 30th October, 2013 by 5pm

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Vacancy at the National Center for State Courts (NCSC)

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Organisation: National Center for State Courts (NCSC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Chief of Party

About NCSC:
NCSC is a unique non-governmental organization providing technical assistance, training and technology to advance justice systems in the 50 U.S. states and around the world. Founded more than 40 years ago by the leaders of the U.S. courts to deliver on the promiseof Equal Justice under Law, NCSC partners with donor agencies, host-country governments, and non-governmental organizations to create more effective justice institutions andpromote the Rule of Law. The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is seeking qualified Ugandan citizens to fill the below positions for the “Supporting Access to Justice, Fostering Equity & Peace” (SAFE Program) funded by USAID. USAID-SAFE is a five-year development Program that seeks to strengthen the Government of Uganda's capacity with respect to peace building and conflict mitigation. Position Summary:

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Manage programmatic and performance evaluation and reporting in compliance with USAID requirements.
-Assist the SAFE Grants Team in managing performance evaluation and reporting of Program grantees in compliance with SAFE requirements.
-Conduct and monitor training in areas relevant to reporting, monitoring, and evaluation for Program counterparts and grantees.
-Assist with the drafting and submission of quarterly and annual programmatic and performance evaluation reports, fact sheets, success stories, web content, and other program reporting in compliance with branding requirements.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-The applicant should hold a University degree in political science, sociology, social sciences, or related field.
-Five or more years as Reporting Officer, Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist, or similar position working on access to justice, legal aid, or conflict mitigation in Uganda.
-Familiarity with measurement and statistics for social sciences, and administration and analysis of public opinion survey data
-Knowledge and experience working under USAID technical and financial reporting requirements preferred.
-Strong organizational skills, rigorous attention to detail, and problem solving abilities needed to perform effectively in a demanding position.
-Demonstrated ability to write reports and informational materials under tight deadlines.
-Demonstrated commitment to ethics, transparency, and accountability in program implementation.
-Computer literacy skills i.e. (MS Word, Excel, Bangla composing skills, web programming, etc.).
-Excellent spoken and written English.
-Additional fluency in another local language is preferred.

How to Apply:
All candidates should send electronically by sending;
A detailed CV with all previous employment history,
A cover letter and
The completed Professional History Form, Download Here, with contact information, salary history, and at least two professional references.

NB: Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Attempts to influence the hiring process will result in automatic disqualifications. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. No phone calls please.

Applications should be emailed to: ncscsafe@gmail.com. No telephone enquiries please. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Deadline: 24th October, 2013

Monitoring & Evaluation Officer Careers at the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD)

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Officer (2 Employment Opportunities)

Organization: Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD)
Project: Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Programme Manager

About Us:

The Government of Uganda is to implement the Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP), under the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development (MGLSD). The overall objective of the Programme is to address the escalating problem of Youth Unemployment in Uganda.

Job Summary:

The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will monitor and evaluate the performance of the Youth Livelihood Programme.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Design and update the monitoring and evaluation framework of the YLP.
-Provide and update details of information that will be collected at each phase of the programme cycle and how it is to be captured by the Management Information Systems (MIS).
-Develop in collaboration with the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Officers, the specifications for the MIS databases and support the development of the MIS for monitoring the effectiveness of the programme in generating community subprojects.
-Together with the ICT Officers design, develop and test the computer systems and databases to make the MIS operational.
-Supervise the collection of information for analyzing the Programme performance.
-Liaise with other institutions to monitor and evaluate aspects of poverty/unemployment among the youth at local government and community levels.
-Monitor the progress of ongoing projects to ensure adherence to set standards and specifications and agreed implementation time schedules;
-Develop short and long term monitoring and evaluation plans.
-Facilitating YLP and other partners to establish Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Systems.
-Support capacity building of Districts and other partners to enhance their skills in monitoring and evaluation.
-Support the development and harmonization of the YLP database.
-Study relevant reports, synthesize and harmonize them for purposes of tracking progress and follow up action.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

-All applicants must be Ugandans possessing the following:- an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/ Statistics/Development studies/ Social Sciences from a recognized University
-A certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation / Project Management.
-The prospective employee should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation of development projects in Uganda.
-Good understanding of Log Frame Approach in planning, monitoring and evaluation.
-Familiarity with quantitative as well as qualitative monitoring and evaluation methods.

Personal Competencies:

Computer Literacy; Self Motivated, strong organizational and planning skills; Good Interpersonal and communication skills, Ethics and Integrity.

How to Apply:
All applicants for the above jobs should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates, academic transcripts and testimonials. Applications should be addressed to:  Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, and delivered to the Security Registry (2nd floor) Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Simbamanyo House, George Street OR Post to PERMANENT SECRETARY Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development P. O. Box 7136, Kampala, Uganda
NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: Friday 25th October 2013

Jobs at RTI International in Kampala, Uganda-Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Advisor

About RTI:

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

Job Summary: The M&E Advisor position will be for the upcoming USAID-funded Integrated Family Health Program that aims to strengthen the Ugandan health system’s ability to provide access to high quality services to its citizens.  Core service areas include: HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, and reproductive health. The M&E Advisor will be responsible for all in charge of monitoring, evaluation and reporting-related activities and requirements of the project.  This includes the development of the Project’s M&E framework, the development of a performance monitoring system, overseeing the maintenance of monitoring data collections systems (including developing and maintaining a project data base).  He/she will also contribute to the design and assist in managing program assessments and evaluations and promote a culture of evidence-based decision making.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP) and oversees its implementation and periodic revision.
Proactively seeks out data to assist staff in making informed decisions
Develops M&E instrumentation tools for the project as needed (including monitoring data collection forms for program and grantee staff)
Supports and supervises collection and analysis of data for project M&E in accordance with timeframes set in the PMP
Develops, implements, and monitors the sub-grant awards and performance monitoring plans and systems for gathering, reporting, and analyzing performance data for impact and sustainability of project implementation. Updates and implements M&E framework for integrated delivery of community healthcare.
Develops an evaluation plan for the program and maintains a program monitoring data base
Leads efforts, design tools and training sessions to develop an inquisitive learning culture within the project team and partners to feed innovations into organizational decision making.
Manages all M&E activities and reporting for the project.  Collects and reports on indicators required by USAID.  Measures progress toward achieving project goals.
Supports the documentation of best practices and facilitate the use of such data to drive program design and decision making. Produces information to share lessons learned and for advocacy purposes.
Provides technical assistance to build or strengthening partner and stakeholder capacity for data management and M&E.
Provides information and support in the development of the work plan, quarterly reports and annual reports
Supervises M&E, management information systems (MIS) and Knowledge Management/ Communications team members to ensure that all program results are included in the PMP and other program documents.
Other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The applicant Advanced (Masters-level) degree from a recognized institution in public health, statistics, or related field and minimum of 9 years of experience designing and implementing M&E systems for international donor-funded projects in Uganda.
Knowledge of USAID system of indicators, results, and reporting.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced and complex environment. Flexible and proactive attitude towards problem-solving.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites around the country.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.  Demonstrated ability to build consensus and navigate complex political contexts. Ability to develop effective working relationships with USAID, local organizations, other program partners and counterparts.
Excellent computer skills including MS Office (Excel); strong presentation skills
Fluency in English is required. Additional proficiency in Swahili will be preferred.
Willingness to reside and travel frequently within Uganda.
Additional skills/experience in one or more of the following technical areas: community-based health programs; family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH); maternal and child health (MCH)/nutrition; malaria; information education communication (IEC) / behavior change communication (BCC).
Experience in data collection, statistical analysis, qualitative research, and dissemination of results.
Experience in designing survey and research tools, organizing and delivering training workshops, managing community mobilization and advocacy activities for local non-governmental organizations.
Strong technical skills in data management, M&E, disease surveillance, mapping, and/or assessment.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified applicants desiring to work with this prestigious NGO, RTI International, We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Specific information regarding the laws that are designed to protect you against discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can be located at the employment portal  www.rti.org/jobs

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job Vacancy at FHI 360 in Kampala, Uganda

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Duties:
• Build  skills  and capacity  of  DHMTs  and partners to conduct  Routine Data Quality  Assessments
• Continuously  identify  data  tools  requirements  and establish metrics for  assessments
• Conduct  M&E   capacity assessments/mentoring among  partners/DHMTs  to improve  implementation
• Ensure  that implementing  partners  understand   USAID/GOU   reporting  requirements .

Qualification and Experiences, Skills:
• Knowledge  of Microsoft Excel  essential,
• Demonstrated  experience  with  MoH  Management  Information  Systems .
• Degree  in  biostatistics ,public health  , social science  or  a related  field  with at least  5-7  years experience in  monitoring  and evaluation  OR  Advanced  Diploma  in Statistics /Information  Technology  or related areas  with 7-9  years experience  in monitoring and evaluation
• Computer  proficiency  in word  processing  , databases,  spreadsheets, including advanced  skills  in at  least  two  of  the following programs ; SPSS, Excel  Infor , Stata , and  Ms  Access .

How to apply:
All candidates  should submit  a cover letter, CV/resume including  salary  requirements  to;
The Human Resource,
FHI 360 Plot 15 Kitante Close ,
P. O.Box 5768
Kampala, Uganda

FHI 360   has a competitive compensation package.
Application Deadline: 20th Sept 2013

Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Jobs in Uganda at Save the Children

Job Title: Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Employer: Save the Children
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 16th August 2013

About Save the Children:
Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organization for children and has program presence in over 120 countries in the world. Save the Children envisions a Uganda in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development and participation. Our mission is to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We strive to create impact for children by delivering our Programmes through partnerships, by being innovative, by acting as the voice for and of children, and by achieving results at scale. In Uganda, we implement programmes in six thematic programme areas of Child Protection, Child Rights Governance, Education, Livelihoods & Food Security, Health, Nutrition and HIV/AIDS in development and emergency contexts.  Save the Children delivers programs in over 36 districts in the North, Rwenzori, North-Eastern and Central regions of Uganda, Currently, Save the Children has a staff complement of over 170 persons. We save children’s lives. We fight for their rights. We help them fulfill their potential. In 2012, we reached more than 100 million children around the world.
About Project:
Save the Children seeks applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for an upcoming project that will strengthen and improve the quality and availability of services in public health facilitIes in select provinces within Uganda. The proposed positions are contingent on Save the Children being awarded the Cooperative agreement for this five year USAID-funded project Uganda Advocacy for Better Health .
Job Summary:
The Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will offer technical support in the Design, monitoring and Evaluation of the program. S/he will be pivotal in identifying, designing and rolling cut monitoring and evaluation principles and frameworks essential to the needs of this program.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The applicant should have five years professional experience in a senior M&E position responsible for implementing M&E activities of international
• development projects.
• The applicant should possess a Master's Degree in Development Studies or any relevant discipline;
• At least eight (8) years' experience and demonstrated practical skills in monitoring and evaluation of voice and accountability programs;
• Demonstrated ability and skills in analysts and report writing is essential.
• Excellent knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles and practices is essential;
• Knowledge and significant experience in the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks and systems required for community development programs are essential.
How to Apply:
All suitable candidates should send their application letters with a detailed CV indicating three referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to:
The Director of Human Resources & Administration
Save the Children
Plot 68/70, Kiira Road
P.O. Box 12018,
Kampala, Uganda
Or on email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.org

NB:  Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications that are submitted online. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity. Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer, persons with disabilities and female candidates are encouraged to apply.