IRC Senior M&E Officer Jobs in Uganda
Job overview:
Reporting to and technically supported by the M&E Manager, the Senior M&E/MEAL Officer works in close collaboration with program teams to optimize monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning capacities and opportunities of the IRC mission in Uganda to ensure high-quality programming for the clients we serve and support the global ambitions of IRC Strategy 100, and the Country Strategic Action Plan. The M&E/MEAL Officer oversees, leads and implements MEAL activities of BPRM within the Country M&E/MEAL team
Responsibilities:
Leadership and Partnership
Support all technical aspects and actions of MEAL regarding the Yumbe-BidiBidi; respond to program needs; foster high standards and practices for quality data collection, analysis, and reports. Enable accountability to clients, partners, and donors;
Implement and support MEAL system and approaches in your areas of expertise and foster learning;
Represent IRC at technical meetings, forums, and other events & build partnerships within IRC and area of expertise;
Champion access and use of data for shared learning, sound decision-making, and data-informed programmatic adaptations.
Technical Oversight
Monitoring and Evaluation
Run the MEAL system and processes for Yumbe-BidiBidi in harmony with the MEAL Country and Global Strategies throughout the project cycle which include:
Support deployment of surveys such as baseline and end line, and the commission of evaluations in coordination with colleagues and partners;
Support the use of standard mobile data technology and online dashboard to enhance timeliness and quality of data collection, analysis and visualization;
Join and contribute to IRC’s effort in meeting its internal and external accountability commitments through the implementation of sound accountability, client feedback, and response mechanisms.
Establish and maintain a project information management system.
Submit data set to update the country office wide program database on monthly basis.
Organize orientation for field programme staff and volunteers on the monitoring tools and train them how to use data for decision making.
Accountability and Learning
Accountability
In close collaboration with the MEAL manager, AAP officers and the project team, support the documentation of client feedback and follow up on issues raised by clients to close the feedback loop.
Maintain an updated Client feedback database through routine entry of feedback data into the online client Feedback Registry (CFR).
Conduct analysis of client feedback data and share monthly reports with program team in coordination with the MEAL manager to inform strategic and programmatic decisions and course correction.
Lead onsite discussions on development and implementation of action plans resulting from the review and analysis of client feedback data.
Conduct capacity building of project team, including training, mentorship, and onsite support on client responsiveness and accountability. Support development of Client Responsiveness and Accountability information sharing materials/briefs, posters and brochures, and dissemination to relevant stakeholders, partners, and Clients.
Learning
Document and share learning – ensure requirements, lessons learned, data trends and best practices for products, events, and other knowledge management activities are clearly documented and shared on a regular basis (at least quarterly), this is through data collection and sharing.
Coordinate synergy and cross-learning among different projects and programs.
Crosses fertilize learning among projects by regularly producing (compiling) summary monitoring reports and sharing to staff.
Human Resources
Coordinate, lead, mentor M&E/MEAL Assistant(s); foster timely and high-quality achievement, and an inclusive and respectful team climate.
Promote the growth and development of others in IRC teams and partners: present high-quality technical training and learning material for partners, colleagues, and junior staff;
Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of M&E/MEAL Assistant, field incentive workers and enumerators.
Minimum Qualifications:
A technical degree or equivalent – additional relevant work experience may substitute for education;
A minimum 1 year of working experience in a related field;
Possess basic technical knowledge of M&E approaches and techniques in some or all of the following areas: Outputs, Outcome monitoring; Theories of Change, Logical frameworks, Data collection, Basic data analysis, Accountability, Client feedback mechanisms;
Experience in conducting primary quantitative data collection and data entry;
Basic proficiency and experience with mobile data collection such as Kobo, CommCare, ODK Collect is required, knowledge of Tableau, PowerBi, or GIS software tools are additional assets;
Good computer skills in MS Office, especially Excel; and Word – with experience in writing reports;
Self-motivated and pro-active attitude with good organization, planning, and analytic skills, including prioritizing work, multi-tasking and attention to detail;
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and in constantly evolving work environments;
Demonstrated analytical, systematic-thinking, and problem-solving skills are definite assets;
A strong understanding of accountability and proven ability to build Client Feedback Systems
Willingness to travel to various field-level offices,
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; IRC Senior M&E Officer Jobs in Uganda
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