Catholic Relief Services Field Officer – MEAL Yumbe Jobs in Uganda

Catholic Relief Services Field Officer – MEAL Yumbe Jobs in Uganda

Background

CRS is preparing to implement a new project titled Intensive Mixed Use Agroforestry Systems on household Plots. The specific objective of the project is to increase uptake of agroforestry in refugee host communities in 19 target districts. The key to achieving the objective is to understand the motivation of smallholder farmers in the target districts, and to instill a demand for mixed-use agroforestry uptake from the household level.

By placing the household at the center of the project strategy and by connecting both environmental and economic goals, CRS and partners will facilitate the acceleration of land restoration and increase community resilience in the target districts for generations to come.

Job Summary:

You will support the implementation of monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning for the Intensive Mixed Use Agroforestry Systems on household plots project activities. This includes assisting farmers in joining the system, conducting field monitoring, collecting data for reporting, and tracking progress.

You will receive direct supervision and technical support from the M&E expert. Your excellent service and community relations skills will ensure that partners and local communities benefit from the project that consistently applies best practices and strives to enhance its impact.

Roles and Key Responsibilities:

Support the coordination and monitoring of project activities at the field level, ensure that implementation schedules are met in accordance with the detailed activity plan, and promote adherence to systems related to monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning in relation to the implementation of quality projects.

Coordinate communication and facilitate the sharing of information related to monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning between the project team and implementing partners and project participants at the community level to assist local partners in enhancing community interest and participation and support networks.

Assist in the introduction and implementation of the project's feedback and response mechanism. Support the search for, and effective response to feedback from all members of target communities and other stakeholders as defined in the

feedback and response mechanism.

Coordinate with and mobilize various community stakeholders to ensure the full participation of community leaders and representatives and local government representatives in the overall implementation and improvement of project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning activities.

Support capacity building events related to monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning for community representatives in coordination with the project team.

Coordinate, monitor and report on volunteer activities related to monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning.

Collect data provided at the community level according to project needs and contribute to reporting.

Contribute to the learning of the program by asking thoughtful questions, reflecting on information collected from community members and partners and sharing it with project management.

Basic Qualifications

High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree a plus.

4 years of work experience in monitoring and evaluation Additional education may substitute for some experience.

Must have a rider’s license (Class “A”).

Experience in monitoring agroforestry projects is an added advantage.

Computer skills required.

Required Languages - Ability to speak English and any of the local languages.

Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% with the areas of operation and to Kampala offices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability and willingness to ride a motorcycle is required.

Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups.

Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Catholic Relief Services Field Officer – MEAL Yumbe Jobs in Uganda

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