Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officers job at Heifer International in Uganda

  Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Officers job at Heifer International

District: Busoga, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 28 February 2024 at 17:00:00

About the Organisation:

Heifer International started working in Uganda in 1982. What began as a small project distributing a handful of cows, has expanded into one of Uganda’s leading agricultural and community development organizations.

We work closely with communities and invest in local capacity, knowledge transfer, appropriate technology and farming capital such as livestock and other agricultural inputs.

Working with a network of partners, we mobilize farmers and help them connect into cooperatives to share knowledge and access financial services. Our work focuses on the dairy, poultry, swine, cereals, and oil seeds value chains, integrated with climate-smart technology.

Job Description:

A monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) officer at Heifer is responsible for collecting, analyzing and reporting data on the progress and impact of Heifer's projects and programs. The MEL officer works closely with the project managers, field staff, partners and beneficiaries to ensure that the data is accurate, relevant and timely. The MEL officer also supports the development and implementation of learning activities, such as workshops, trainings, case studies and best practices, to enhance the quality and effectiveness of Heifer's interventions. The MEL officer contributes to the organizational learning culture and promotes evidence-based decision making.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Stimulating Agribusiness for Youth Employment (BAYE) Monitoring Evaluation and Leaming officer will directly report to the MELS (BAYE) manager.

She/He will provide technical support to the project and work in close collaboration with the respective BAYE consortium partners and their MELS leads with the view to support the project MELS function

The MELS Officer will play a key role in providing support for monitoring evaluation and learning at a cluster level and he will be the lead MELS person In the location.

She will be responsible for overall strengthening of the MELS function, MELS capacity building, ensuring quality assurance, documentation and learning needs for improvement of the cluster area and will come up with findings based on real date to show the performance of the programme ares and the project.

Under the guidance of the BAYE MELs manager, the officer will work with partners to strengthen the partners information system, prepare periodic reports, and promote pragmatic learning.

Qualifications and Competencies:

*Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and present it in a clear and concise manner.

*Proficiency in various MEL tools and methods, such as logical frameworks, indicators, data collection and analysis, reporting, evaluation, etc.

*Experience in conducting MEL activities in different contexts and sectors, such as agriculture, environment, gender, social inclusion, etc.

*Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

*Commitment to Heifer's vision, mission and values, and to the principles of participatory MEL.

How to Apply

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:

Use the link below to submit your application.

https://jobs.jobvite.com/heifer/

Data Management Associate job at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Adjumani, Uganda

 Job Title: Data Management Associate job at UNHCR

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

District: Adjumani, Uganda

Full-time

Deadline: 28 February 2024 at 17:00:00

About the Organization:

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution.

We lead international action to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.

Job Description:

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Data Management Associate is normally supervised by a professional staff member who provides the incumbent with general guidance and workplans. The incumbent works quite independently with an oversight from the supervisor. S/he may directly supervise some support staff.

Contracts are mainly with the colleagues in the same duty station to exchange information and to discuss the work plans. External contacts are with the national and local authorities for gathering and exchange of data.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

*Manage the use, maintenance and technical support of databases used in the Operation, including planning and overseeing data collection, input and verifications; production of standard and ad hoc reports.

*Generate statistical reports based on the standard reporting formats and ad-hoc reports, charts and tables as required by the management.

*Provide training, as necessary, to UNHCR staff as well as staff-members of implementing partners in relevant aspects of data management.

*May be required to coordinate with the GIS colleagues to ensure that data collection is compatible with GIS.

*Archive and backup database systems; ensure security of databases; perform database administrator functions.

*Assist in development of new applications/databases needed by the UNHCR Offices/Units in area of responsibilities in order to perform their tasks smoothly.

*Ensure that the clients' databases are up-to-date by identifying and keeping what is relevant and accurate in an accessible manner.

*May be required to support registration activities including ProGres technical support and on-site assistance.

*May be required to support voluntary repatriation activities including reconciliation of VolRep data from country of asylum and encashment centers, verification of Voluntary Repatriation Forms (VRFs) and coordination with VolRep Centers (VRCs) on information issues.

*Develop forms and tools for data collection and analysis.

*Have access to relevant data and records.

*Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. 

*Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).

*Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Competencies

Minimum Qualifications:

Years of Experience / Degree Level

*3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education

*Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses

*Information Technology Data Management

*(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

*Essential

*Not specified.

Desirable

*Not specified.

Functional Skills

*DM-Database Management

*PG-UNHCR's Programmes

*DM-ArcGIS (Geographic Information System)

*TR-Training - Virtual and face to face

*IT-Computer Literacy

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements

For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.

For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

How to Apply:

APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE DONE ONLINE:

Use the link below.

https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Data-Management-Associate_JR2436744

Driver/Logistics Assistant Job Vacancy at Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF) in Kampala, Uganda

 Job Title:  Driver/Logistics Assistant

Organisation: Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Administration Assistant

 

About US:

The Uganda Biodiversity Fund (UBF) is an independent Institution, ‘a Trust Fund’ established as a mechanism to provide sustainable financing for the conservation of priority biodiversity and ecosystem services in Uganda. The mission of UBF is: “to serve as a catalyst for mobilizing, managing and channeling financial resources for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use of natural resources in Uganda for the benefit of current and future generations and the intrinsic value of nature”. UBF has been implementing programmatic and management activities and undertaking financial transactions since 2017.

About USAID Project:

UBF is currently implementing five of USAID’s Uganda Biodiversity Fund Activities whose main purpose is to further develop the Uganda Biodiversity Fund into a sustainable entity that can generate and manage financing for biodiversity conservation nationwide. The goal of this activity is to ensure a reputable, well-functioning, sustainable UBF that is responsive to Uganda’s conservation and natural resources management financing needs.

Job Summary:

The Driver/Logistics Assistant will drive UBF vehicles for the conveyance of employees and stakeholders, materials, and equipment to their intended destinations, and ensure their safety as stated in the UBF policies and procedures.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Minimum education:

*Minimum of Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)or its equivalent.

*A certificate in defensive driving is an added advantage.

*A certificate in motor vehicle mechanics is an added advantage.

Minimum experience:

*At least five (5) years of working experience in a similar or related position

*Computer literacy

*High level of integrity, resilience and reliability

*Excellent time management skills

*Excellent interpersonal and people skills

*Self-respect, team building, and organizational skills

*Good decision-making skills

*Good analytical and communication skills

*Ability to work under pressure and pay attention to detail

 

How to Apply:

All candidates should send their applications with updated CVs including three work-related referees addressed to: The Human Resource& Administration Officer through the e-mail address hr@ugandabiodiversityfund.org Please indicate the title of the Job you are applying for in the Subject line of the Email.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted. Any applications submitted after the deadline shall not be considered.

Deadline: 29th February, 2024