Earn over 2.5m monthly as Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator at Restless Development

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Organisation: Restless
Development Uganda

Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda

Salary: UGX 31,800,185 annual gross pay

About Us:

Restless Development is taking up the position of global banner carrier
for youth-led development; demonstrating at the grassroots and policy levels
that young people can and must play a lead role in development. Over the past
five years Restless Development has more than tripled the size of its budgets
and programmes, and has been repeatedly cited as a model of best practice in
youth-led development by the World Bank, DFID, UNICEF and others. For more
information on Restless Development please visit: www.restlessdevelopment.org.






Job Summary: In line with
this growth, and drawing on over 15 years of experience supporting youth-led
development, Restless Development Uganda is preparing to embark on the second
phase of its ambitious, five year national strategy. To support this exciting
agenda we are seeking a talented and committed individual to support the
Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator to ensure the efficient monitoring,
reporting and evaluation of all programmes. The Monitoring and Evaluation
Coordinator will lead in the design and implementation of the reporting
framework and monitoring systems ensuring that all internal and donor
commitments are met.

Key Duties &
Responsibilities:

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Develop appropriate M&E systems, indicators
and tools for decision making within Restless Development Uganda

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Oversee of implementation of M&E systems and
tools across Restless Development

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Disseminate monitoring and evaluation data and
reports internally and externally

·        
Line manage unit staff and build the capacity of
staff and peer educators in M&E
Financial Planning & Management

·        
Develop appropriate M&E systems, indicators
and tools for decision making within Restless Development Uganda

·        
Review and refine Restless Development Uganda
log frame, systems and tools to ensure programmes are being monitored and
evaluated effectively, efficiently and in line with national strategies and
donor requirements

·        
Remain up-to-date with national and
international best-practice in monitoring and evaluation, particularly with regard
to national strategic plans

·        
Share ideas and best practice with other
Restless Development Country Programmes, particularly developing Restless
Development’s ability to track programme impact in line with international best
practice for Programme Quality

·        
Manage internal evaluation of other issues
within Restless Development Uganda e.g. assessing issues such as programme cost
effectiveness, volunteer safety and effectiveness of the information systems

·        
Assess current status of roll-out of management
for impact (MFI) within Restless Development Uganda and identify plans for
improvement

·        
Oversee of implementation of M&E systems and
tools across Restless Development

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Ensure monitoring and evaluation systems and
tools, data collection, entry, cleaning and storage are appropriately
implemented by Restless Development staff and volunteers

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Ensure monitoring and evaluation data is
analysed to an appropriate standard and that results of analysis inform
programme decision making

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Coordinate implementation of larger and general
M&E projects (such as baseline and end-line surveys) as well as other
research projects contributing to evaluation of Restless Development Uganda’s
programme impact (e.g. comparative surveys,
sustainability of programme interventions over time, effectiveness of phase out
approach)

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Coordinate and analyse impact evaluation data to
a donor-presentable standard

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Disseminate monitoring and evaluation data and
reports internally and externally

·        
Ensure appropriate internal communication and
feedback systems are in place and functioning so that M&E informs programme
planning and implementation

·        
Ensure high quality and timely preparation of
M&E data for reports to donors, partners, Restless Development
International and all Restless Development Country Programmes such as the
annual, quarterly and monthly reports (focusing largely on high-level,
strategic impact)

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Ensure that research conducted is analysed to
expected quality standards and reports compiled timely and disseminated for
sharing and learning

·        
Contribute to the preparation of marketing materials
and fundraising proposals

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Present and disseminate monitoring and
evaluation findings to appropriate stakeholders, including governments,
bi-laterals, UN agencies and other partners

·        
Line manage unit staff and build the capacity of
staff and peer educators in M&E

·        
Ensure that all programme staff, peer educators
and temporary staff (interns/field researchers) have the capacity to conduct
fieldwork, coordinate output monitoring tools, analyse basic monitoring data
and present findings

·        
Plan, lead and evaluate regular M&E training
workshops to build the capacity of Restless Development Uganda staff in use of
M&E data for programme development

·        
Plan, lead and evaluate M&E training workshops
for partner organisations and/or other Restless Development Country Programmes
as requested

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Financial Planning & Management

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Adhere to Restless Development Uganda financial
policies in all aspects of work
Managing activity budgets for M&E unit activities such as volunteer debrief
and trainings

·        
Provide accurate narrative reports of funds
spent to allow prompt reporting

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Other duties as required such as representing
Restless Development at meetings and during field visits

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Occasionally working on weekends and holidays
for which time off in lieu can be taken.



Qualifications, Skills &
Experience:

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University degree in relevant field of study
(e.g. development, social science, health promotion), Masters preferred

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At least two years’ experience in relevant field
(M&E, International Development, programme quality, SRH, livelihoods,
working with young people)

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At least 2 years of experience working in
monitoring and evaluation, including design of systems and tools, data analysis
and report writing

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At least two years of management experience

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Demonstrated ability to lead both high-level
strategic and hands-on operational work

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A clear understanding of contemporary
development issues and trends in M&E in the field of international
development

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Fluency in English with exceptional written and
verbal communication skills

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Excellent IT, including relevant M&E
packages (EpiInfo, SPSS etc)

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A strong personal commitment to the values, aims
and methods of Restless Development

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Excellent organisational skills and
methodological approach to financial management

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Ability to travel regularly to rural areas and
spend nights if necessary

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Ability to analyse problems and make sound
operational decisions

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Demonstrated experience, finances and/or
administrative systems

·        
A understanding of contemporary development
issues particularly of Peace Building, Sexual Reproductive Health, Livelihoods,
and Youth Inclusion

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Experience working in a youthful, multicultural
environment

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Experience as a volunteer with Restless Development
or other organization

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Individual must be results orientated, highly
self-motivated and have demonstrated analytical skills.

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The successful candidate will thrive in a
multi-cultural environment as part of a rapidly growing and developing
organisation and be personally committed to Restless Development’s mission and
values.

How to apply: 

Please send a completed application form to farai@restlessdevelopment.org
and please review job details http://www.restlessdevelopment.org/uganda-work-with-us
.



Please note we DO NOT accept CVs, resumes or covering letters

Deadline: 24th November 2013

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