World Vision Uganda Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Specialist Jobs
World Vision Uganda Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Specialist Jobs
With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Back ground
World Vision Uganda (WVU) is a Christian relief, development and advocacy non-government organisation dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. We currently work in 43 districts and have 48 Area Programmes implementing projects in health & nutrition, water, sanitation & hygiene (WASH), livelihoods & resilience, education and child protection.
Due to expansion in scope of our programmes, we are now seeking for a qualified and passionate individual willing to share in our vision and join the team in the following role.
Purpose of the position:
The Regional MEAL Specialist – Northern Region will plan, develop and manage programme performance, monitoring, evaluation, accountability & learning systems and research for World Vision Uganda Regional Programmes in line with the National Office Strategy and establish a knowledge base through using M&E data/information as evidence for accountability and informing decision-making for management purposes, course adjustments, & future designs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Capacity Building of staff
Develop capacity of staff to utilize existing MEAL tools for proper tracking and reporting in line with World Vision Uganda MEAL Framework (LEAP), including coaching and mentoring for staff, partners and other stakeholders on Design, monitoring, evaluation & research.
Provide technical guidance and direction related to MEAL plans and systems, performance management at Regional Level.
Guide staff in preparing progress reports in accordance with approved LEAP reporting formats and ensure their timely submission. This includes monthly reports, quarterly progress reports, annual reports etc.
Monitoring, accountability and Reporting
Develop and lead the implementation of the overall regional MEAL framework including annual project reviews, participatory impact assessments, process monitoring, operations monitoring and lessons-learned workshops
Analyze program data and periodic reports from different APs at Regional Level into periodic management reports usable for demonstrating evidence towards progress on National Office Strategy
Provide leadership and guidance in roll out of accountability mechanisms for all APs and projects in the region. This includes routine monitoring & reporting on accountability mechanisms within the region
Evidence based Learning and Reflection
Promote evidence based learning through undertaking assessments, baselines and evaluations including operations research and documentation at National and program level
Analyze and provide monitoring data generated from MEAL systems and used for management purposes in line with appropriate decision making, course adjustments and future designs through reflection and learning forums organized on a regular basis.
Support all APs in the region including grants/PNSFs in documenting and disseminating innovations and new research findings related to MEAL
Synthesize and summarize trends in AP monitoring data and data generated from evaluations APs at the region that can be used to inform national level programming
Take lead on disseminating Evaluation and Outcome Level findings and track Programme/Project utilization of Evaluation findings
Work with Programme/Project teams in organizing for annual Evidence Day Celebrations at Regional Level by providing technical leadership and guidance in the process
Design, Planning and Resource acquisition
Coordinate the AP Annual Review and Planning process for region
Actively participate in designing of grants/ proposals and ensure alignment of grants to the national office strategy and LEAP frame works
Support resource acquisition through development of concepts, proposals and response to RFA
Assessments, Evaluations and Research
Provide technical guidance in conducting assessments, baselines and Evaluations in line with established LEAP or donor related guidelines.
Support and strengthen adoption and use of Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) methodology using Open Data Kit (ODK)
or any emerging recommended software for annual monitoring of grants projects outcomes, assessments, evaluations or baseline surveys
Monitor and follow up on utilization of recommendations from evaluation surveys across all APs in the region
Conduct meta evaluation of all completed program evaluations to establish key learning and recommendations to inform future evaluations
Data Quality Assurance
Perform periodic data quality assessments to ensure validity, integrity, precision, reliability and timeliness of all performance data; identify any deficiencies and suggest corrective actions; and assist the technical team members to maintain electronic and hard copy files.
Provide technical support to field staff for all APs in the Region on integration of the strategy standard indicators into ongoing or new programs/projects.
Plan for and implement program planning and review meetings in line with the national strategy detailed implementation plan/National Annual Operating Plan
Track timely implementation and reporting of programs plans
Provide technical review and input to MEAL deliverables in the region across all APs and or grant projects.
Information Management Systems
Provide technical guidance to MEAL teams in the region in line with utilization of national MIS systems (Horizon, GIS, OVC databases, WASH MIS, Automated Database etc.
Roll-out partnership initiatives from the EARO and Global Centre such as Horizon, GIS etc. in the region
Provide meaningful data summaries and visualization to demonstrate impact of WV interventions in the region
Support application of statistical software for results based monitoring and evaluation such as SPSS, EPIDATA, EPIINFO, STATA, GIS, ODK etc
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate for the World Vision Regional MEAL Specialist job placement should hold a Master’s degree in Monitoring & Evaluation, Statistics, Public health, Demography, Biostatistics, or a related field is required.
At least five years of work experience in managing data intensive programs in designing, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies is highly desirable.
Experience in proposal writing and development, grants management, Report writing, research, monitoring and evaluation skills
Experience with qualitative and quantitative M&E data collection and analysis methods, including tracking outcome indicators, is desirable.
Knowledge of designing and managing M&E systems at a national level for effective generation of monitoring data used in tracking Programme and improved service delivery and support related to development programming
Experience in designing M&E methodologies and tools, and the ability to coach and train others in their use is desirable.
Excellent command of MS Excel, and working knowledge of at least two statistical data management packages/software’s (quantitative & qualitative) e.g., SPSS, Nvivo/Nudist, EPIINFO, STATA etc
Demonstrated experience in analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on M&E results so that lessons can be learned and incorporated into programming is desirable.
Ability to work with inter-disciplinary teams and a wide range of program/project activities
Proactive personality, self-driven and strongly motivated
Capacity/potential in leadership, relationship management/networking, and coordination.
Spiritual maturity, interfaith knowledge and a biblical worldview – ability to articulate and model our Christian identity and mission in an inclusive way.
Good interpersonal skills, team player, facilitation skills and strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Proven conceptual & analytical skills, ability to take an evidence-based approach to programming.
Strong report writing and communication skills.
The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically up to 30% of the time, plus occasional international travel.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; World Vision Uganda Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning Specialist Jobs
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